# Starting Low Carb > Foundational guides for choosing and beginning a low-carb or keto approach. Source: https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/starting-low-carb/ ## Starting *low carb.* Everything worth knowing before the first shop and the first week. These guides explain the approaches, the foods and the practical decisions, so you can begin with a clear picture instead of guesswork. Getting started Food lists Comparing diets First steps ![Graphic titled Where does low-carb actually begin, with a scale from 20 to 200 plus grams of carbohydrate a day marking very low carb up to 50, low carb up to 130, and higher carb beyond](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/images/articles/carb-targets/how-many-carbs-per-day-low-carb.webp) ## How Many Carbs Per Day on a Low Carb Diet? A Clear Answer There is no single number, but there are clear ranges. Here is what each one means, what it looks like on a plate, and which one to count. [Read the guide **→**](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/how-many-carbs-per-day-low-carb/) ## Starting Low Carb *in full.* 9 articles. Read in any order — start with whatever is most relevant today. 01 ### Best Keto-Friendly Foods to Keep in Your Kitchen Keto-friendly foods have become increasingly popular because many people find low-carb eating easier to maintain when meals still feel satisfying and [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/best-keto-friendly-foods/) 02 ### How Pasta and Bread Lovers Can Start And Stick With Keto Starting keto as a pasta and bread lover feels like setting yourself up to fail. Bread is easy, pasta is comforting, and both are part of everyday lif [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/keto-for-pasta-and-bread-lovers/) 03 ### Low Carb Mediterranean Diet vs Keto for Weight Loss Deciding on the best weight-loss path often sparks the debate around the low-carb Mediterranean diet vs keto. Both approaches have their strengths, of [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/low-carb-mediterranean-diet-vs-keto/) 04 ### Getting Started With the Keto Diet Checklist The ketogenic diet is a revolutionary diet that promises stronger health and optimal performance by eating a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. However, [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/the-keto-diet-checklist/) 05 ### Three Essential Keto Foods To Eat Have you been struggling to find the best foods to eat on a ketogenic diet? Truth be told, sometimes it can be hard to figure out if a specific food w [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/three-essential-keto-foods-to-eat/) 06 ### What Is The Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss Imagine, just for a moment, waking up each day feeling lighter, more energized, and completely in control of your cravings. As you take a deep breath [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/what-is-the-ketogenic-diet/) 07 ### Your Free Carb Counts For Keto List Are you looking for a carb counts for keto list? If you have no app keto calculator and want just a simple list, no problem! It’s ready to go: just co [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/your-free-carb-counts-for-keto-list/) 08 ### How to Stay Low-Carb at Social Events Without Missing Out Plan a little, eat a real meal, and keep your attention on the people. Here is how to handle buffets, restaurants, drinks and the host who keeps offering seconds. [↗](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/stay-low-carb-at-social-events/) ## Turn what you have read into a starting plan. Answer a few simple questions and shape a low-carb approach around your food, your schedule and your real life. [Build Your Low-Carb Starting Plan →](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/starting-plan/) **A note on health** These articles provide general education and personal perspective. They are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. --- More: [All guides](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/low-carb-diet-solutions-blog/) · [Agent guide](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/llms.txt) · [Sitemap](https://www.lowcarbdiet.solutions/sitemap-index.xml)