The British government is busting out FUD over the Atkins diet, telling people it will make them fat and sick and that it's unsustainable. Of course, this is true, for people for whom it doesn't work. For people for whom it does work, it's a big, fat lie. And for some reason, opponents of low-carb diets can't distinguish between those two sentences.
'Cutting out starchy foods, or any food group, can be bad for your health because you could be missing out on a range of nutrients,' the statement says. 'This type of diet also tends to be unrealistic and dull, and not palatable enough to be tolerated for a long time.'
It adds: 'High-fat diets are also associated with obesity, which is increasing in the UK. People who are obese are more likely to develop conditions such as diabetes and some cancers. Low-carb diets tend to be high in fat, too, and eating a diet that is high in fat could increase your chances of developing coronary heart disease.'
(via Joi Ito)
