How to Figure Net Carbs on Atkins Diet

The Atkins diet is based on reducing the consumption of carbohydrates that have a significant impact on blood sugar, such as sugar, white flour and hydrogenated oils. Although the Atkins diet is referred to as a low-carb diet, the trick to successfully following it is to distinguish the "good" carbs from the "bad." To do so, dieters count net carbs.

Instructions

• 1

  Look at the information on the food label. Take note of the total grams of carbohydrates per serving in the selected food.

• 2

  Look for the total grams of fiber per serving in the selected food.

• 3

  Subtract the number of grams of fiber per serving from the total grams of carbohydrates per serving. The resulting number of grams equals the net carbs per serving.