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[quote=Anonymous]When some one says they've eliminated carbs, they mean that they've cut the foods that are essentially pure carbs, as named above - bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, sugar.

But veggies have carbs, as do fruits and dairy. So these people aren't eating a zero carb diet, but they're eating a low carb diet - just the carbs that come from food sources that aren't primarily carbs.

Lentils are a starchy source of protein - some "low carb" people eat them, some don't. Whether to cut dairy isn't really based on its carb content. Fruits - obviously you want some in your diet and they would be the biggest source of carbs on an otherwise low carb diet. Some people also keep dried fruits in the rotation as a "treat" - dates, figs, craisins, etc.

But since you feel that carbs are necessary and you're looking for good carbs, perhaps you're more interested in a "slow carb" diet rather than low carb - that would allow for whole grains, quinoa, lentils wouldn't be up for debate, etc.  [/quote]

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