For anyone trying to lose weight, the word "carbs" is akin
to blasphemy. Carb is the age-old enemy. Carbs are the
evil nemesis of WeightWatchers everywhere. Carbs mean
calories and weight loss requires cutting calories.

It has been the traditional belief that foods packed with
carbs will cause you to pack on the pounds. Even healthy
carbs like starchy vegetables and whole grains are high in
carbs, so many classic diets restrict them as well. The
result is that we have become to believe that carbs are bad
for us. Not only do they hinder weight loss, but they are
downright unhealthy.