NUTRITION Q: I am trying to lose weight and heard that a low carb diet was the way to go, is this true? Jessica Carter Registered and Licensed Dietitian A: The answer is yes and no. Reducing your carbohydrate intake can help you to lose weight, however any diet that eliminates or greatly restricts any one food group can be very difficult to follow and is not realistic or conducive to everyday life. Not to mention it is not always best for your health. Instead, you should focus on balancing your food groups, increasing your vegetable intake and choosing healthy or "complex" carbs, such as whole grains, over unhealthy or "simple" carbs such as sugar and white flour. 218-556-9089 1900 Division St., Unit 1 Bemidji, MN corehealthbemidji.com NUTRITION & YOGA