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Fish lacks carbs and provides omega-3 fatty acids. You have a lot of zero-carb foods to choose from on a low-carb diet. All of the major proteins -- meat, poultry and fish -- are naturally free of carbs and sugar. A variety of oils, vinegars and seasonings are also on the carb-free list. But there are some exceptions.
In other words, while foods that contain artificial sweeteners may be sugar-free, they may not be carbohydrate-free. Just because a food contains artificial sweeteners instead of sugar is not carte blanche for grazing, Kava points out. The real key to weight loss is calories, Kava points out.