No Carbs? No Way!

Lately, I seem to hear so many people discussing their latest adventure on some low/no carb diet. It seems the media has blown these diets into the easiest way to lose weight. No carbs and lots of fats. 

Theoretically, it should work. With no carbs, the body should use its stored fats. Then we should be shredding the pounds in no time! Sounds like a great plan... until you consider the repercussions of such a diet. Carbohydrates are the body's chief source of energy to the muscles, the heart, and the brain. With the decreased intake of carbs, the function of the muscles, heart and brain all decline. 

All good balanced diets should consist of mostly carbohydrates, 1g of protein per lb of body fat. and low fats. We only have one body. Feed it what it needs.