Most people view low carbohydrate diets as weight loss diets. Actually low carb diets promote health. Does this mean eating no carbohydrates including fruits and vegetables? No, of course not. But following the government's dietary guidelines of eating primarily carbohydrates (60 to 80 percent of your diet) is not healthy, nor is it based on science.
Dr. Mary Dan Eades says it's nearly impossible to reach the recommended 300 to 375 grams of carbohydrates a day by eating fruits and vegetables. You'd have to eat too many refined carbohydrates like breads or dense starches like potatoes, rice, or pasta.
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