Terri Schiavo is seen here in a family photo taken shortly after she collapsed in 1990 and was left brain-damaged. In 1985, they moved to Florida, following Terri's parents, who retired there. Five years later, Michael found his wife unconscious on the floor, her head in the hallway, her feet in the bathroom.
Definition. A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates â such as those found in grains, starchy vegetables and fruit â and emphasizes foods high in protein and fat. Many types of low-carb diets exist. Each diet has varying restrictions on the types and amounts of carbohydrates you can eat.
A low-carb diet generally excludes or limits most grains, legumes, fruits, breads, sweets, pastas and starchy vegetables, and sometimes nuts and seeds. Some low-carb diet plans allow small amounts of certain fruits, vegetables and whole grains. A daily limit of 60 to 130 grams of carbohydrates is typical with a low-carb diet. These amounts of carbohydrates provide 240 to 520 calories.