Carbohydrates are the main source of calories and can be mainly divided into complex carbohydrates and single carbohydrates. Composite carbohydrates are mainly found in starchy foods such as grains, bread, potatoes, wheat, beans, and some vegetables. Single carbohydrates are more easily absorbed by the body than complex carbohydrates and are mainly found in refined sugars, including sucrose, honey, candy, and dairy products.
The Food Standards Authority, the UK's statutory food safety regulator, has made it clear that vegetables and fruits supply the body with vitamins, minerals and fibers that can prevent heart disease and certain cancers. The low-carb diet limits the intake of vegetables and fruits. Long-term partial eating can lead to lack of other nutrients. Diet dieters who use a low-carb diet usually consume high amounts of food fat, which increases their risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Experts suggest that starchy foods should account for one-third of the menu, preferably five different vegetables and fruits per day. A balanced diet should be maintained and no category of food should be omitted.
Singaporean dietitians also favor balanced nutrition. They believe that eating more meat in the long run is not healthy. General dietitians and doctors do not encourage people to lose weight by eating a high-protein, low-carb diet. Low carbohydrates are popular because many dieters lose weight, but the reason why weight loss is due to reduced body moisture and muscle, not fat. So low-carb diet is unhealthy, and its weight loss effect can not be sustained.

Experts suggest that to achieve the goal of weight loss, the daily diet should be based on fruits and vegetables, drink more water, and exercise. It is best to exercise 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time. You should not lose weight too quickly. You should lose 1 kg to 1.5 kg a month. You must not lose weight significantly in a short period of time. It's not hard to lose weight, but the hardest thing is to maintain a healthy weight for a long time.
Transferred from: China Starch Trading Network