[arnejenssen]

Agree. There is no essential carbs. The only reason to eat vegetables is for the vitamins and minerals. But there are essential fats and amino acids.

[avl999]

Not sure why you are being downvoted. You are right, there is no such thing as "essential carbs", the body can easily create glucose it needs from protein and dietary-fat. Whereas the opposite is not generally possible.

[muzani]

This is one of those things where the average dietitian disagrees, but anecdotes prove otherwise.

[rkk3]

> There is no essential carbs.

Fiber is an essential Carb