Just because the label says "low carb" doesn't mean it'll help you lose weight. In fact, according to registered dietician Jennifer Mikulich from Community Health Care Wausau Hospital, low carbohydrate foods often come with added fats.

She says the growth in foods designated "low carb" has been tremendous in a short time. "Now they even have low carb options for candy bars and ice cream," says Mikulich.

Mikulich says consumers are being misled by the Atkins Diet carb craze and they don't typically read the nutritional information on the back of the product. We compared many items at a local grocery store and found that whether it was salad dressing, yogurt or granola bars, the low-carb food had a higher fat and calorie content.

The one exception?

"I may recommend a low carb bread," says Mikulich, because it doesn't have added fat and has more fiber".

One final warning from nutritionists, they say low carb dieters run the risk of depression, kidney stones and osteoporosis. You should consult with your personal physician before you restrict carbs from your diet. It can be very harmful for diabetic patients who are already taking insulin-regulating drugs.