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You’ve doubtlessly heard the virtues of a low-carb diet tossed around for years. But contrary to these beliefs, there are two things you need to know: diets that are low in carbohydrates, such as the Atkin’s diet, tend not to have lasting effects and, more importantly, you need carbohydrates as part of a healthy diet.
Carbohydrates contain glucose, one of the essential nutrients your body needs to function. Carbs can be found in foods like bread, pasta, fruit, and starchy vegetables. Bread and pasta are big “offenders” if you’re on a low-carb diet.
This article Carbs Making a Comeback as Part of a Healthy Diet was originally published at Doctorshealthpress