Carbohydrates and fibre aren’t essential nutrients (I know it sounds crazy, but look it up, even the national academy of medicine agrees.)
But try to even say this on here and watch the downvotes pour in. In fact, look at how many downvotes this comment is going to get.
They’re not essential for survival, I’ll give you that. Still, I think low carb diets resemble vegan diets a lot; you will be missing some micronutrients for which you have to adjust. They also resemble vegan diets in how certain proponents seem to be on a mission to promote them.
Carbohydrates and fibre aren’t essential nutrients (I know it sounds crazy, but look it up, even the national academy of medicine agrees.) But try to even say this on here and watch the downvotes pour in. In fact, look at how many downvotes this comment is going to get.
They’re not essential for survival, I’ll give you that. Still, I think low carb diets resemble vegan diets a lot; you will be missing some micronutrients for which you have to adjust. They also resemble vegan diets in how certain proponents seem to be on a mission to promote them.
b12 deficiency is pretty much guaranteed if you arnt supplementing with b12 pills.
Calcium and electrolytes like magnesium can be tricky. You’re spot on with your assessment, I think.