He considered sugar and white flour to be the cause of obesity and he suggested instead protein - rich ingredients .
Brillat - Savarin is often considered as the father of low - carbohydrate diet .
Brillat - Savarin considered sugar and white flour to be the cause of obesity and Brillat - Savarin suggested instead protein - rich ingredients .
Brillat - Savarin is often considered as the father of low - carbohydrate diet .