 | | 2 / 14 Myth 1: Carbs will make you fat
Fact:
This myth has stuck around ever since the rising popularity of low-carb diets, but not all carbohydrates are bad for your waistline. The trick is to pick the right kind of carbs -- choose whole grains over refined carbs found in processed foods like white bread, white rice and pasta. "Eating small portions from time to time will not affect your weight," explains Anna Mason, a health and fitness coach and founder of Distance Dieters.
Then why do people lose weight by avoiding carbs? Low-carb diets, like almost every other kind of diet that restricts certain food groups, translate to restricting calories. And when you consume lesser calories, the pounds come off over time.
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