Eating a low-carbohydrate diet can increase the risk of heart disease, research revealed yesterday. Scientists found that people shunning carbohydrates such as bread and pasta are 25 per cent more likely to suffer clogged arteries than those following a low-fat diet.
Dr Steven Hunter, from the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, said: "High fat diets have become popular because they seemingly promote more rapid weight loss and because of their palatability. However, we now have proof that they do not help people lose weight any faster than more conventional diets." Daily Express, December 9, 2009