low-carb

American  

[loh-kahrb] / ˈloʊˈkɑrb /

Or lo-carb

adjective

Informal.

1. containing few or fewer carbohydrates.

   a low-carb diet.

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Etymology

Origin of low-carb

First recorded in 1970–75; low ¹ + carb(ohydrate)

Example Sentences

The study assessed five diets: the Mediterranean diet, plant-based diet, low-carb diet, Western diet and inflammatory diet.

From Science Daily

Participants who consistently consumed a Western or inflammatory diet were more likely to develop chronic constipation, while those who followed a low-carb diet did not show a strong effect on constipation risk.

From Science Daily

The light beer has positioned itself as a low-calorie and low-carb option for health-conscious consumers, emphasizing its connection to sports and fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also featured are studies by Mr. Hall, who has shown that there is not a meaningful difference between low-carb and low-fat diets when it comes to losing weight.

From The Wall Street Journal

This partly echoes the state of the food industry before the pandemic, when big brands were scrambling to keep up with shifting consumer tastes and new health trends, such as the rise of low-carb and plant-based diets.

From The Wall Street Journal