"RD warns against low-carb swaps that aren't actually healthier"
Registered dietitian explains that some low-carb substitutes like brown rice, cauliflower crust pizza, and sweet potatoes aren't necessarily healthier than their counterparts, white rice, classic pizza crust, and white potatoes. Brown rice has more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than white rice, but the differences aren't significant. Cauliflower crust pizza can be higher in cholesterol-raising saturated fat than classic pizza crust. Sweet potatoes have more beta-carotene, but white potatoes have more vitamin C. It's important to choose whole grains and balance meals with protein and healthy fats.