About this episode

This episode explores the history of low-carb diets, their origins, and modern scientific perspectives on them.

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! - - - For Everything Mentioned In Today's Show: StephenCabral.com/2476 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - >…

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