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potential low-carb issues:
-esp on atkins, 'low-carb' can often equal 'high-fat' . . . look at that advantEDGE bar next time . . . 15 g protein, but more than 25% of your RDI for fat
-lack of variety for some people in their diet - one of the most important things when sticking to a diet is to shake up your meals, which helps increase metabolism and keep nutrient levels solid across the board . . . many on low-carb diets follow specific plans well, but don't mix up the actual meals.
-finally, the worst of them all: lack of fiber in the diet, which some in the medical community have predicted will lead to an increase in colon cancer etc.
Low-carb diets are fantastic in theory, just make sure you keep these three elements in mind, and regularly exercise. Many would reach the same results by just cutting out simple carbs in the form of juice, soda, snacks, etc and walking up and down some stairs for 30 min 5 times a week.
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