How many carbs per day for weight loss?

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Carbs per day for weight loss

Irrespective of gender and your current weight, the number of carbs for weight loss ranges from from 20 up to 70 grams daily (with the exception of the first stage of Atkins, which is 10 grams). However, 70 grams daily is very generous and is usually only for those who are engaging in weight training in addition to cardio exercise.

The usual low carbohydrate range is 20 to 50 grams daily. You must determine how strict you need to be; the best way is to experiment and discover what amount works well for you as an individual.

Get those carbohydrates from natural sources such as (preferably organic) fresh non-starchy vegetables and fresh low carb fruits such as berries.

There is no minimum daily requirement for carbohydrates, but they do have many beneficial phytochemicals and fiber so eating some is fine (as long as they are unprocessed).

To learn about low carb foods that are also fat burning foods, see the relevant page link, further down this page, listed under Related Links.

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