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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Katie Wright

Keen to ditch carbs? Nutritionists explain why that’s a bad idea

“No carbs before Marbs” may have become a joke rather than a mantra (it originates from an episode of TOWIE, in case you didn’t know), but plenty of people still believe cutting carbohydrates from their diet is a fast route to weight loss.

Especially during summer, when there’s a holiday – and the prospect of stripping down to our swimwear – on the horizon (whether the destination is Marbella or not).

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