Is a high protein/low carbohydrate diet a healthy way to lose weight?
The long-term effects of a high protein/low carbohydrate diet are unknown. Getting most of your calories from high-protein foods like meat, eggs, and cheese is not by any means a balanced eating plan. A high protein/low carb diet may be too high in fat and cholesterol which may raise heart disease risk. Plus, you may be eating too few fruits, vegetables, and whole grains leading to constipation due to lack of dietary fiber. Not to mention you will be missing out on important nutrients coming from those foods. To lose weight, it’s all about calories in, calories out. If you eat more calories than what you burn off, you will gain weight over time.
