Q: Do you think people should cut carbs completely out of their diet to lose weight?

A: I think the low carb diet is the most absurd fad ever. It is not sustainable, it isn’t healthy, and it isn’t realistic. The only reason people lose weight this way is because they cut out massive food groups. Replacing white sugar with raw sugar, honey or agave, and flour with whole grains, is a beautiful and brilliant idea. However, fearing or avoiding any food leads to bingeing and weight gain.

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