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Keto and Mediterranean diets can both support weight loss, but what replaces carbohydrates matters.
KETO DIET

Keto or Mediterranean? Why what replaces carbs matters most

Before you cut carbohydrates, make sure you know what's replacing them. Learn the real cardiovascular risks behind popular low-carb trends.

  • Vuyile Madwantsi
6 min read
A Mediterranean-style diet, packed with vegetables, fruit, nuts, fish, and healthy fats, may offer superior benefits for heart health, according to Associate Professor Naylin Bissessor, who also warns that certain keto diets can elevate LDL cholesterol.
HEART AWARENESS MONTH

The hidden cardiac cost of the keto trend

Keto may speed up weight loss, but cardiologist Dr Naylin Bissessor warns its high fat spikes ' bad' LDL cholesterol - drastically raising heart attack risks.

  • Associate Professor Naylin Bissessor
5 min read