Regarding the letter, "Low-carb diets are part of the problem" (Feb. 8): After being on a low-carb diet for six years, I still don't understand why low carb is being blamed for health problems. Americans (adults and their children) are getting so obese now because of their low-fat, high-carb diets. Low-carbers are healthier, happier, have more energy, lower cholesterol and hardly any diseases.

We do eat plenty of vegetables, some fruits, whole grains, lean meat and protein. Ketosis is not a dangerous state, and we only have it during the induction phase of the diet.

The food pyramid is turning people into potential walking heart attacks. It is only a myth that low-carbers live on steak and bacon. Look at a low-carb cookbook and see the wonderful way we low-carbers eat.

Janis Pace
Summerfield