Health

Simple starches such as in bread, rice, potatoes are rapidly broken down to sugar in the gut (the process starts in the mouth!). Limiting sugar is fine, but unless you also limit carbs you're still getting plenty.

I know, carbs are cheap, and because they can absorb so many flavors are usually delicious. But the human body can function just fine with a low carb diet. Your liver will turn fat - from shrinking fat tissues - into glucose as needed. Called gluconeogenesis.

And, fruit in moderation, is not the enemy. It contains fiber, vitamins, and minerals. A piece of fruit every day won't break the carb bank (but avoid high carb fruits like bananas).