Ketogenic, Paleo and Atkins. The abundance of low-carb diets might make you think carbohydrates are the enemy, to be avoided at all costs. However, they are a macronutrient, which means that along with fat and protein, they are an essential part of our diet. They are the body’s preferred source of energy, so limiting carbohydrates may make you feel tired. Carbs do not make you put on weight! The initial weight loss you may experience when drastically cutting carbs is likely to be fluid loss, not fat loss. Not all carbs are created equal. We can get them from a wide variety of foods, not just bread and pasta. Some…
