The Truth About Carbohydrates: The Link Between Carbs and Weight Loss

Plant foods are some of the primary sources of antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals, fibre, and other compounds that support optimal health.

Because carbohydrates come primarily from plant-based foods, most low-carb diets severely restrict or completely cut out your best options for getting these antioxidants and similar nutrients.

And that concerns researchers, who say this aspect of the diet hasn’t gotten enough attention. Researchers are especially worried about how restricting fruit, whole grains and fibre affects your micronutrient levels, bone mineral density, and cancer risks.