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The low-carb diet -- an English term that means reducing carbohydrate consumption -- has already been at the center of several controversies. Is it healthy? Could it be dangerous? Is it just a fad diet that will pass? Last year, the diet gained thousands of followers who decided to adopt a menu with more vegetables, fats and proteins. Potatoes, rice, bread and pasta, for example, are left out of the eating routine. Doctors and nutritionists are still not completely convinced about the benefits of this type of strategy. Little by little, with research on the topic, low-carb is gaining more scientific support. Recently, the American Diabetes Association recognized that low-carb can be a strategy to treat patients with type 2 diabetes. The guideline was published in April. On the Veja Saúde program, journalist Natalia Cuminale interviews urologist José Carlos Souto, president of the Brazilian Low Carb Association. In the conversation, he clarifies the myths regarding this style of eating and points out that obese and diabetic people are those who can benefit most from reducing carbohydrates. Souto also points out why it is sometimes difficult to adapt to this type of diet. Every week, the Veja Saúde program welcomes doctors and specialists from the most varied areas to talk about quality of life and care for the body and mind. The program also has a short version, in pills, on various topics.