2023-10-19 05:11:35
We know that carbohydrates play a real role in weight gain and obesity. Although these organic molecules supply our body and our brain with energy, when we pay attention to our figure, we should not abuse them too much and limit our consumption as much as possible.
The problem is that carbohydrates are found in almost all of our favorite foods. Whether it is rice, pasta, or even bread, but also in certain vegetables, particularly those rich in starch which can cause weight gain, as suggested by a study relayed by Top Health. Conducted by American researchers and published within the British Medical Journal, this highlights the harmful effects of vegetables rich in starch for our figure.
What vegetables are too rich in starch to avoid so as not to gain weight?
For 24 years, scientists followed 136,432 men and women aged 65 or younger who were in good health at the time of their enrollment. Their mission was to regularly complete several questionnaires providing information on their medical history and lifestyle. At the end of this study, the researchers found that the participants had taken on average 1.5 kilos every four years, or almost 9 kilos in 24 years.
Weight gain, which would be linked to their increased consumption of carbohydrates from refined cereals, vegetables rich in starch (potatoes, corn, peas) and sugary drinks. Researchers therefore recommend instead favoring foods rich in fiber and carbohydrates from whole grains and non-starchy fruits and vegetables (without starch), such as broccoli, carrots or spinach. “Most of these associations were stronger in people with excess body weight, highlighting the potential importance of carbohydrate quality and source for long-term weight management.”the researchers said in their report, indicating that weight gain was generally greater in women than in men.
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