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Is it better to be counting carbs or fat intake to stay healthy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It best to go: for balance. Aim for complex carbs and healthy types of fat.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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