Nutritionist busts the most common diet myths. By cutting out carbohydrates, such as in the ketogenic diet, we lose the benefits of many important nutrients that can support our gut-health and immune system. 'Carbohydrates are full of fibre and both prebiotics and probiotics to help the functioning of our gut. If you eat unrefined carbohydrates, like fruit, starchy vegetables and some grains like oats, you don't need to fear weight gain!