Slidell, LA
A 19-year-old female asked:
My personal trainer told me to cut carbs including fruit to lose weight. i thought fruits would help with weight loss. is it true that i should cut it?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 42 years experience
Trainer's wrong: Eat a healthy well-balanced diet, just eat less than you burn off. There's no magic food. You don't want to restrict or increase any of the three: protein, carbohydrate or fat, as all have important functions. Personal trainers generally don't have any formal nutritional education; that's why their trainers, not dietitians. See a dietitian for more expert advice.
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Slidell, LA
A 19-year-old female asked:
My personal trainer told me to cut carbs including fruit to lose weight. I thought fruits would help with weight loss. Do i cut them out of my diet?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 42 years experience
Trainer's wrong: Eat a healthy well-balanced diet, just eat less than you burn off. There's no magic food. You don't want to restrict or increase any of the three: protein, carbohydrate or fat, as all have important functions. Personal trainers generally don't have any formal nutritional education; that's why their trainers, not dietitians. See a dietitian for more expert advice.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 11, 2013
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