>That a handful of almonds has the same calories as a certain amount of Captain Crunch is irrelevant.
No, it really is relevant. It actually does matter. Your fad diet is not magical, just like every other fad diet was not magical.
>The latter will quickly convert to glucose in your body
This is irrelevant. There is no evidence at all to suggest "insulin spikes" (which are actually minor and totally normal) are a problem at all. And they occur when you consume any food, not just carbs.
>will make a huge difference in your satiety levels
For some people. As much as it pains true believers to hear it, many people do not lose weight on low carb diets. The only way the diet works is by making you feel full so you consume fewer calories. Many people feel very hungry without carbs, and can eat massive quantities of fat without feeling full. Those people gain weight on low carb diets.
No, it really is relevant. It actually does matter. Your fad diet is not magical, just like every other fad diet was not magical.
>The latter will quickly convert to glucose in your body
This is irrelevant. There is no evidence at all to suggest "insulin spikes" (which are actually minor and totally normal) are a problem at all. And they occur when you consume any food, not just carbs.
>will make a huge difference in your satiety levels
For some people. As much as it pains true believers to hear it, many people do not lose weight on low carb diets. The only way the diet works is by making you feel full so you consume fewer calories. Many people feel very hungry without carbs, and can eat massive quantities of fat without feeling full. Those people gain weight on low carb diets.