Popular high-fat, low-carb diets might be good for weight loss, but in terms of living a long life, they're not ideal. Cutting out carbs might not be a good idea if you want to live a long life, according to a new study. Research has shown the popular high-fat, low-carb dieting methods endorsed by a number of fitness influencers, trainers and celebrities, can shorten your life span. What the latest dieting studies tell us* Low-carb diets can take years off your life: study* Low carb, Paleo or fasting: which diet is best? * Hold the bacon: pro high-fat diet study has got it wrong for KiwisThey recorded all information from the participating subjects and compared it to how long they lived.

Source: Stuff February 14, 2019 00:00 UTC