A September 2024 study published in the Frontiers in Nutrition journal said
“Many Americans struggle get the nutrients they need from typical food choices,”
“Our findings suggest that, in addition to their well-established ability to support weight management, low-carb eating patterns can actually help promote better diet quality and close critical nutrient gaps.”
“The idea that a low-carb diet must also be low in fiber is simply not supported by the data,”
“High-fiber foods are actually an important part of a low-carb lifestyle, in part because fiber-rich food choices can help lower net carbohydrate intake. Non-starchy vegetables, nuts and seeds, and, in moderation, even higher-carb fruits, starchy vegetables and whole grains can contribute fiber to the diet while keeping overall net carb intake in check, especially in the more liberal low-carb approach.”
“Nutrition is often more complex than simply tallying the totals you see on a menu or a food label,”
“Which foods your nutrients come from and how they fit within the broader context of your overall diet may play a more important role in determining health outcomes. For example, a better omega-6 to omega-3 ratio has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. And similarly, a more optimal sodium to potassium ratio may help lower risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.”