Why the Ketogenic and Atkins diet are a bad idea…

Ketogenic Diet. [Photo: Courtesy]

Low carbohydrate diets like Ketogenic and The Atkins diets that replace carbohydrates with increased intake of fats and proteins have gained popularity because of their ability to induce short term weight loss.

Eating the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats is important to avoid nutrient deficiencies and to maintain overall health. On average, 50 to 60 per cent of all calories should come from carbohydrates, 30 per cent from proteins and 12 per cent to 20 per cent from proteins.