But low-carb diets can also be disadvantageous by being "hard to sustain and may unnecessarily restrict nutrient-dense foods like fruits, beans and whole grains," says Young. Such foods, she says, ...

But the problem is that there is no legal definition of the "net," "active," or "impact" carbs popping up on food labels and advertisements. The only carbohydrate information regulated by the FDA ...

Work with your doctor to set your daily goal, which should be the amount of carbohydrates you can tolerate while keeping your blood sugar within your target range. Learn how to read a food label.