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There are different low-carb diets such as the South Beach, Atkins, and Paleo diets. All of them have one thing in common – they limit the intake of carbohydrates. At the same time, dietary plans differ when it comes to the types of foods allowed, the ratio between carbohydrates, fats, and protein, etc.

Given the differences across no carb dietary plans, there are some myths and misconceptions about them. A common misconception is that these meal plans ban fruits and vegetables. While fruits are not allowed during the induction phase of the Atkins diet, all low-carb plans encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables. During the induction phase, for example, you can have 1 serving of each: macadamia, broccoli, spinach, avocado, and zucchini. In fact, dieters often end up eating more fruits and vegetables than they had before.