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There is some evidence that a low-carbohydrate diet may help people lose weight more quickly than a low-fat diet (31,32)âand may help them maintain that weight loss.
When your body has to use stored fat for fuel, you lose weight. Low-carb diets such as the South Beach, Nutrisystem and Atkins diets may also help stabilize your glucose levels, which can prevent cravings for sweets -- cravings that can lead to overeating and weight gain.