“Don’t eat carbs”
That kind of advice is oversimplified, fear-based, and usually ignores basic human biology.
Here’s the grounded truth:
? 1. Carbs are your body’s main fuel source
Your brain alone uses ~120 grams of glucose per day.
Carbs support:
- energy
- focus
- mood regulation
- exercise performance
Cutting them out entirely can make you:
- tired
- irritable
- foggy
- constipated
- prone to bingeing later
? 2. The “carbs are bad” idea comes from diet culture, not science
People who say “don’t eat carbs” are usually repeating:
- a trending diet
- influencer advice
- fatphobic beliefs
- extreme messaging
- misunderstandings about insulin
Science does not say that carbs are bad.
It says that:
- whole carbs = beneficial
- ultra-processed carbs = easy to overeat
But that’s true for all food groups.
? 3. Cultures worldwide thrive on high-carb diets
Think of:
- Japanese diets (rice + veggies)
- Mediterranean diets (bread, beans, fruit)
- Indian diets (lentils, rice, roti)
These populations have excellent health outcomes.
Clearly, “carbs = unhealthy” is nonsense.
? 4. What matters is the type of carbs, not the existence of carbs
There’s a big difference between:
- fruit
- oats
- sweet potatoes
- beans
- whole grains
…versus:
- ultra-sugary snacks
- refined flours
The first group supports health. The second group is just easy to overeat — not immoral.
? 5. Restriction often backfires
Cutting out carbs completely can lead to:
- cravings
- obsession
- binge cycles
- guilt
- feeling out of control with food
This is why all-or-nothing food rules are so harmful.
? So yes — if someone says “don’t eat carbs,” you do not need to listen.
You can eat carbs.
You’re allowed to.
Your body is built for them.
And eating them doesn’t make you “bad,” “undisciplined,” or “wrong.”