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Who Should Not Go on a Low Carb Diet?
Pregnant women, children under 18, and people with certain health conditions should not go on a low carb diet. Carbohydrates are a type of macronutrient, they are one of the three primary ways that the body takes in energy. The other two are fat, and protein. Carbs are starches, fibers, and sugars that are found in grains, milk products, fruits and vegetables. Every day, carbs provide energy for the central nervous system and muscles. The digestive system breaks down carbs into glucose or blood sugar. The bloodstream absorbs the glucose and uses it as energy to fuel your body. There are different types of carbs, two of the main ones…