A diabetes patient who lost eight-and-a-half-stone on a low-carb diet recommended by her GP has said it "changed her life".

New study challenges belief that low-carb diets lack essential nutrients. Find out how well-planned low-carb meal plans can ...

Both high-protein and low-carb diets are effective for weight loss. Consuming more protein may be the most important factor ...

One twin followed a high-fat diet while the other ate high-carb. The experiment has changed what they plan to eat before ...

Celebrities from Madonna to Jennifer Aniston, Renee Zellweger and Cindy Crawford have all used this type of eating plan to stay in shape. If you have been considering trying a low carb diet ...

A common criticism of low-carb diets is that they may lack important vitamins and minerals. However, this new study found that all three low-carb plans exceeded recommendations for essential nutrients ...

The basics: Eat like a caveman, focusing on lean meats and fish, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables. Avoid dairy, sugar, legumes and grains. Positives: Effective for weight loss, appetite control ...

To determine the outcome as scientifically as possible, sports scientists at the University of Loughborough were involved who monitored the duo.