EzineArticles.com: Most of the new diets on the market push the idea that carbohydrates (also known as carbs) are a leading cause of weight gain. There is some evidence to support this, but a claim like this is never given 100% support.

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The Essential List Of Low Carb Foods

EzineArticles.com: Some of the most talked about and most attempted diets of recent years have been diets that focus on lowering the intake of carbohydrates or removing all refined carbohydrates from the diet. Refined carbohydrates are considered to be a leading cause of obesity and are contained in foods such as breads, pastas, white rice, pizza, potato chips, sugary drinks and many desserts. There are many reasons that cutting these foods from the diet can lead to successful weight loss.

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Cut Out Refined Carbohydrates If You Want To Lose Weight