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A low-carb diet, especially one like the Whole Foods Weight Loss Eating Plan, can help the following conditions:

 Overweight (BMI of 25 to 29.9)

 Obesity (BMI of 30 or greater)

 Type 2 diabetes

 Insulin resistance

 Heart disease

 High triglycerides

 Low HDL cholesterol

 High blood pressure (but only if the low-carb plan allows fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, whole grains, nuts, and seeds)

 Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a disease in women associated with insulin resistance

If you suffer from any of the preceding conditions, going the healthy low-carb route may be exactly what your body needs. However, if you have kidney problems, you may want to find another eating plan.

As with any diet plan, be sure to consult your healthcare provider or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to determine if this plan is safe for you to follow given your specific health situation. (For the full story on the Whole Foods Weight Loss Eating Plan, check out Part 2.)