It’s not just about eating less fat or less carbs—it’s more about whether the foods you eat are healthy (like veggies and whole grains) or unhealthy (like sugary snacks and processed meats).
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Whether you eat low-carb or low-fat, what you eat matters more than how much carb or fat you cut — eating healthy foods like veggies and whole grains helps your heart, no matter which diet you pick.
Habitual low carbohydrate high fat diet compared with omnivorous, vegan, and vegetarian diets
The study found that people on low-carb, high-fat diets got sicker not because they cut carbs, but because they ate too much bad fat and not enough fiber — so what you eat matters more than just how much fat or carbs you have.
The study found that eating low-fat foods isn’t healthy unless they’re good-quality foods like whole grains and vegetables—eating low-fat junk food was linked to higher cancer risk. So it’s not just about fat, but what kind of food you eat.
Dietary and Policy Priorities for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity: A Comprehensive Review
The study says what you eat—like veggies, nuts, and whole grains instead of processed meats and sugary foods—is what really matters for health, not just whether your diet is low-fat or low-carb.
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