According to some of the current best-selling diet books, carbohydrates should be avoided at all costs. Various authors advocate eliminating them altogether, while other encourage moderation or limited consumption at specific times of the day. Some of the low carbohydrate diets do encourage weight loss because fewer total calories are usually consumed. For example two scrambled eggs and 2 slices of bacon can have less calories than a typical bakery bagel. However, eating eggs and bacon every day is certainly not healthy and deprives the body of other essential nutrients.
Carbohydrates are often less filling and leave the stomach faster.
They are also nutritious, especially those containing fiber. However, there are many ways to eat more beneficial carbohydrates with high fiber. Healthier breakfast items can include whole wheat cereal and breads, or egg white or egg substitutes with vegetables for a healthier alternative to empty calorie carbohydrates. All popular diets are based on at least one premise or philosophy to gain attention and set it apart from the many other diet books on the market. The bio-chemical theories, or the theories of how the body processes foods, are part of the course work for registered dietitians, yet I am sometimes amazed at the theories forming the basis of some diets.