Think Cutting Carbs and Fat Is the Answer? It’s Time to Unlearn That.
We’ve all been there. You hear the whispers (or shouts) of diet culture: “Carbs make you fat,” or “Go low-fat to lose weight!” So, rice, pasta, bread, and even avocado toast get the boot. Your plate becomes a sad, joyless landscape of plain chicken breast and steamed greens. And by 3 PM? You're practically hypnotized by that pastry or pouring yet another sugary latte. Sound familiar?
Here’s the twist: Getting healthy isn’t about piling on new rules—it’s about unlearning the myths we’ve been fed for years. Cutting carbs and fat doesn’t make you healthier; it often sets you up for a cycle of deprivation and overindulgence. Your body needs carbs for energy and healthy fats to function. Skimp on these, and your system will retaliate, fast. Cue the sugar cravings and late-night binges.
Carbs aren’t the enemy. Neither is fat. Craving sweets isn’t some moral failing; it’s biology. When you cut out healthy carbs like rice, pasta, and whole grains, your body still needs quick energy. So, it nudges you toward sugary fixes. Similarly, ditching fats in favor of “low-fat” everything leaves you feeling unsatisfied—because fats are essential for satiety, hormone balance, and brain function.
The low-fat craze of the ‘90s? It’s catching up with us. Low-fat products often replaced fats with sugars and additives, and many of us are still unlearning the damage. Healthy fats—think avocados, olive oil, and nuts—are crucial for keeping you full, energized, and glowing. Removing them doesn’t make you healthy; it makes you hungry.
The real secret? Balance. Include the right carbs, the right fats, and plenty of protein and fiber in your meals. Not only will you feel full and satisfied, but those sugar cravings? They’ll lose their power.
So, let’s stop demonizing entire food groups. Bring back the rice, the pasta, the avocados. Your body will thank you—and so will your taste buds.
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