1. Balance

No matter what diet you follow it must be balanced. Therefore, It does not need to have exactly equal carbs, protein and fat, but no one macro group should be taken down to almost zero.

2. Short vs. Long Term

I am all for a short-term (3-4 week) lower carb or different macrostructure, but that doesn’t mean it should be a long-term game plan. 

3. Non Compatible

Whenever you start a nutrition plan you should know what the goal is and if it’s working on rebalancing any underlying root cause issues – not just avoiding them (like removing carbs because you get bloated or have joint pain or skin issues). Do not use diets as a bandaid approach for deeper health issues.