so?

fruit, vegetables, and whole unprocessed grains are some of the healthiest and least calorie dense foods out there. certainly not something that causes obesity, diabetes, or heart disease.

let's not forget that unlike sugar, whole foods have more than carbs. they have tons of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals along with protein (33% of brocolli's calories are from protein for example) and small amounts of fat (less than 10%). not only do whole carbs contain all that good stuff they also have lots of fiber. the mayo clinic says this about fiber "dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But fiber can provide other health benefits as well, such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart disease."

the problem with so much of the carbophobia is based on putting all carbs together instead of separating healthy whole foods from the processed, sugary poison many people think of when they think of carbs.