India, Jan. 27 -- People aiming to lose weight often worry that dieting will leave them low on energy. However, this isn't necessarily true. Popular approaches like low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets can support weight loss while still maintaining energy levels. After all, healthy weight loss is not about starving yourself; it's about eating smart and sustainably.

Nutritionist and diabetes educator Dr Archana Batra tells Health Shots: "When it comes to weight loss and overall health, the debate between low-carb and low-fat diets has gone on for decades. Both approaches aim to improve metabolic health, but they work in very different ways."

A low-carbohydrate diet excludes high-carbohydrate food items such as sugar, bread, pasta and white...