Originally Posted by Dodger

20 years ago, I went on a heart-healthy low-fat diet that a dietician advised me on. I ended up being pre-diabetic with worse cholesterol values and higher blood pressure, no to mention weighing more and having to eat poor-tasting foods. I was on 4 prescription drugs when I switched to low-carb. Now I've been off those drugs for many years and am now no long pre-diabetic, have great blood pressure and blood chemistry. Not be mention being 55 pounds lighter and eating great tasting foods.