What kind of food you eat is more important than whether it's low-carb or low-fat.

The nutritional quality of dietary components, including processing level and micronutrient density, exerts a greater influence on metabolic health outcomes than the relative proportions of macronutrients.

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).

It doesn’t matter as much how much fat, carbs, or protein you eat—what really matters is whether the foods you eat are healthy or processed.

Eating lots of saturated fat doesn't always lead to heart disease—it depends on what you eat instead. If you swap it with healthy foods, you might be fine, but if you swap it with junk food, it could be worse.

Eating more whole plants like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains — and less meat and sugary refined foods — matters more for preventing heart disease than just how much fat or carbs you eat.