Where do you stand on the low-carb diet craze?
I’m smack-dab in the middle. I think it would be a good idea for anyone wanting and needing to lose weight to cut back or completely eliminate the nutrient-free carbs such as sugar, candy, white bread, white potatoes, rice, and pasta. But don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Stick with plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as whole-grain breads and cereals. And as for the protein foods to replace the carbs, make your choices low in saturated and trans-fatty acids: choose lean meats and nonfat or lowfat dairy. That’s a diet that will reduce calories, help with weight loss, and maintain a healthy weight permanently. ˆ top If your question was not answered please email it to theforum@thehealthyheart.net.
