Myth

: Avoid carbs if you want to lose weight.

Fact

Cutting carbohydrates (carbs) might help you lose
weight in the short term, but it’s mostly because
you are eating less food and fewer calories. The
best weight-loss plan is one you can stick with. To
lose weight and keep it off, exercise regularly and
use Canada’s Food Guide to plan a balanced diet.
Learn more: Dietitians of Canada fact sheet:
Should I try a low carb diet?

Topic

Food & Nutrition

Label

Myth

URL

https://www.southwesthealthline.ca/healthlibrary_docs/nutritionmythsmarch2012.pdf