Laura Post

Hence the specification of the "fad diet." If it's a change prescribed by a physician, that doesn't really fall under that umbrella.

Yeah but lots of people still consider it a "fad" because people are using it a lot, like being gluten free. I'm in the camp of "if your diet is working for you, rock out." I'd prefer not to diet shame. The only diet I won't support is Anorexia/Bulemia.

Sure, I don't care about anyone's diets unless they're actively harming themselves (drinking bleach or something). But trained nutritionists and doctors have told me that carbs are necessary for good brain function for the majority of humans. I was merely sharing that advice.

But if you don't care why are you telling people what you do? You heard from nutritionists you need carbs, that's cool, but you can't know what's best for everyone because it varies wildly from person to person. Health is too tricky a topic to just provide a blanket statement.

Why am I telling people what I do? What I do is ask my doctor for diet advice. This is not a controversial opinion. Fad diets are bad. The end.

I'm just saying diet is the same as Mental health. I wouldn't go on Twitter and say "Stop. Using. Xanax." Just because it CAN be an addictive substance. Yes, that's true, but I also don't know each person's situation, so it's really more concern trolling than anything else IMHO.

As someone who cut the majority of carbs from snacks/meals (still the occasional treat and always oatmeal for breakfast) and have been feeling significantly better both mentally and physically for 2+ years, can confirm it’s different for everyone. Carbs personally make me groggy

That sounds like it falls under the "maintainable lifestyle choices" category. I am not advocating that everyone eat the max amount of carbs per day. I am saying carbs are necessary. You cut the majority of carbs. You still eat carbs.