The zero-carb diet (no-carb) is a diet that eliminates most foods containing pure carbs such as grains, milk, sugary drinks, candy...
Nutritional Deficiency
By omitting or significantly limiting carbohydrates like legumes, whole grains, fruits, and starchy vegetables, you put yourself at risk of nutritional deficiencies. You also miss out on important vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics.
Poor gut health
By cutting out key sources of probiotics, prebiotics and fiber, you're putting your gut health at a disadvantage.
Fiber is essential for a healthy gut, normal digestion and bowel movements.
Probiotics and prebiotics are what help our gut grow and stay healthy, along with other potential benefits like supporting our immune system, weight, and mental health.
Dangerous for the heart
This diet focuses on eating mainly proteins and products of animal origin, with no limit on the amount of saturated fat consumed.
According to the American Heart Association, replacing whole grains, fruits, and vegetables with foods high in saturated fat can increase your lipid levels, which is harmful to your heart.
Suffering from an eating disorder
Dieting and disordered eating are risk factors for eating disorders.
