Does a low-carb diet protect against heart disease?
There is no good evidence that a diet low in carbohydrates can protect against heart disease. Studies of low-carbohydrate diets have shown that people can lose weight, but these studies do not have data on long-term weight management or health. It is unlikely that these diets will prove to protect people from heart disease, since low-carbohydrate diets are too high in saturated fat, and too low in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which contain soluble fiber and help eliminate cholesterol. Nutrition research repeatedly shows that a diet containing plenty of plant foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes) is most commonly associated with good health. What is the best way to lose weight? The best way to lose weight is to eat a nutritious diet and get plenty of exercise. People seem to lose weight on almost any kind of diet. But it is often a temporary loss that is regained once the dieter resumes “normal” eating habits. The key to weight control is plenty of exercise. Peopl
