Carbohydrates, especially simple carbs like sugar and starch, are quickly turned into sucrose by body entering blood stream quicker thereby causing release of large amounts of insulin. The fewer carbs are eaten, less insulin is produced by body, and fewer calories are stored as fat. Less fat storage equals less weight gain and fewer carbs eaten equals less insulin in blood and body using its fat stores for fuel.

The premise behind every low-carb diet plan is that a body that produces less insulin burns more fat than a body that produces lots of insulin. Some plans encourage a period of extremely low carbohydrate intake so that body will enter a state of ketosis and more quickly burn fat stores.

These are usually called induction periods. The length of extreme carb control varies from seven days to however long it takes you to reach your ideal weight. After this period of extremely low carb dieting, maintenance levels of carb consumption are followed to prevent weight gain. The amount of carb you can safely eat will depend on your unique body system. And you will probably have to experiment to find out what level of carb intake is best for you.

No matter what your carb intake, it will be lower than norm and you will still eliminate white flour and white flour products and certain other sugary and starchy foods. This is why these diet plans are known as low-carb lifestyles.

Low-carb success requires that you be willing to give up simple carbs for long-term.

1/2 teaspoon salt

pepper to taste

1 red onion, chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon capers

2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried red chilli flakes

400g (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

2 red bell peppers, chopped

Directions: Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Spray a large skillet with pan spray and brown chicken over medium heat, 3 minutes on each side.

Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Add remaining ingredients to skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.

Return chicken and juices to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken.

Cover and simmer for an additional 7 minutes or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories: 242

Protein: 30 grams

Fat: 3.5 grams

Carbohydrates: 24 grams