Many of us are obsessed with low-carb diets, but a 2018 study published in The Lancet Public Health journal found that both low and high-carbohydrate diets are linked with an increase in mortality, while moderate consumers of carbohydrates had the lowest risk. A recent study published in Science Daily also found that extreme dietary habits involving carbohydrates and fats affect life expectancy. It seems carbs in moderation is best.

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