Nutritionists Warn That Eliminating Carbs Entirely Is Neither Sustainable Nor Scientifically Sound
Bollywood actor Shefali Shah has joined a growing chorus of voices cautioning against the seductive but punishing world of zero-carb dieting. In a candid interview, Shah revealed she eliminated carbohydrates entirely for three months in pursuit of weight loss only to discover what nutritional science has long argued: the brain simply cannot run on protein alone.
The Day She Finally Ate Carbs, She Slept Like a Baby
“Your brain needs carbs, and you just can’t survive on protein alone,” Shah admitted, recalling the relief she felt when she reintroduced them. Her experience reflects a fundamental biological reality -carbohydrates remain the body’s primary and preferred fuel source. Their absence typically triggers fatigue, brain fog, and persistent irritability.
Smart Swaps, Not Strict Bans
Fitness expert Aman Puri, founder of Steadfast Nutrition, advocates a more intelligent approach: choosing complex carbohydrates whole grains, legumes, fruits over refined sugars and processed foods, while practising portion awareness and mindful eating rather than blanket elimination.
The verdict from both celebrity experience and expert consensus is clear: it’s quality, not absence, that transforms health.
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