The lowdown on low-carb products

(MSN) - New low-carb products may not offer as much benefit as consumers hope.

New low-carb products are drawing more dieters back into the dessert and beverage aisles of grocery stores, but can they actually help people lose weight?

Since dropping pounds ultimately comes down to burning more calories than you consume, these products may not provide much benefit. In this week's Nutrition Notes column, Karen Collins discusses the pros and cons of two of the latest low-carb products now available on the market.