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WE’RE TOLD THEY’RE BAD FOR US, BUT MOST PEOPLE AGREE YOU NEED SOME CARBOHYDRATES FOR A BALANCED DIET – DR ELLIE CANNON EXPLAINS THE PROS AND CONS…
Over the past few years, as many of us look for the secret to easy weight loss, attention has often turned to carbohydrates. Low-carb – and even no-carb – diets are very popular, but what is the real truth about carbohydrates and weight loss? Here’s my guide to everything you need to know about carbs… Zero-carbohydrate diets can be hard to stick to, as you’re avoiding staple parts of your usual meals, such as potatoes, bread, cereal and rice, making mealtimes quite tricky. Many people find it hard to keep going for this reason, and you also risk not eating enough fibre. A low-carb diet is usually easier to sustain without getting bored of restricted meals or missing out on essential nutrients.