The "low carb" and "no protein" diets are the two sillies ideas I've come across. Sure, in proper circumstances and following strict medical advice, they might be appropriate. However, for the layperson just to latch onto something because it's the latest fad... that seems a little ludicrous. And dangerous.

I agree completely with Burtsplurt and DocFrance.
On the one hand, "being healthy" is very simple - eat less, have a more balanced diet, exercise more than a little. But that requires effort and commitment, not a tolerable solution in today's quick-fix world. People want benefits without expenditure or detriment. "Reality" is something they feel can be shaped by their credit cards. Anything can exist the way you want, if you pay for it. However, our bodies don't follow market forces. Obesity, heart disease, diabetes will continue their epidemic rise until people realise that they have to take responsibility, and take positive steps to look after themselves, as no amount of money is a substitute for real work.

Until that happens, though, people will keep deluding themselves into continuing the same gluttonous and slovenly life, but without a few particular ingredients. Protein, carbohydrates, something you won't notice... fat and sugar, though, simply taste too good to do without. Hence the marvellous new bunless burgers from Burger King. Someone heard that having no carbohydrates was good for you, so they chuck out the only wholesome part of the burger, leaving behind all the fat and grease. They then pretend it's "healthy"...

I love this world so much.