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Why are carbs so demonized when you are trying lose weight?

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There is a lot wrong with pop “nutrition” advice in America and certain other parts of the world. Demonizing carbs is just one such example, but all have the same root cause: money. read more

I think mostly just processed carbs are demonized for weight loss since fruits and veggies are usually encouraged for weight loss. Both fruits and veggies are complex carbs and if you are eating the right kind of carbs, then you will actually lose weight. read more

"Some carbs are better than others, but it's not really a question of one carb being 'good' and one being 'bad,'" says Jack Alhadeff, PhD, professor of biochemistry at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. read more

Carbs make you feel good—about you! “Dieters feel so empowered once they lose weight on carbs. For the first time, they are able to lose weight by eating in a balanced manner, without cutting out entire food groups,” says Sari Greaves, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. read more

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