Intermittent Fasting

The History of Low-Carb Diets

Intermittent Fasting

Show Notes

Did you know the low-carb diet dates back to 776 B.C.?

This way of eating has been around for centuries and continues to resurface again and again with a different name and slightly different take.

One thing that remains the same, however, the low-carb diet is a trend that while successful in the short term, may cause health issues when taken too far…

So on today's #CabralConcept 2476, I want to go over the history of low-carb diets, why they started, and what modern-day science says about them - Enjoy the show and let me know if you have any questions!

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