It is a common myth that carbohydrates need to be cut down if youÂ’re trying to lose weight. After the Atkins diet took the world by storm people swore that a low-carb diet was the way forward.

However, evidence shows that while many people were successful on the controversial diet, their weight loss was not due to their decreased intake of carbohydrates but simply because they were eating less.

All food groups need to be included in a diet to some extent to ensure good health.