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Low Carb Diet Glossary
Curious about the inner workings of low carb diets? Here's a glossary of often-used terms in diet and nutrition, many of them specific to diets such as Atkins, South Beach, and the Zone. If you have suggestions for others, drop into the Forum and let me know!
Effective Carbohydrate Count - ECC
LSW (Lowest Sustainable Weight)
Metabolic Syndrome (Insulin Resistance Syndrome)
Phytonutrients; Phytochemicals
Glossary definition and basic information about phytonutrients, also known as phytochemicals.
Triglycerides
Triglycerides in the glossary of About.com's Low Carb Diets site.
