Researchers have found one type of food dramatically adds to weight gain as we get older
Middle-aged people should swap potatoes and bread for carrots and spinach to keep control of their weight as they get older, research suggests. A team in the US acknowledged that the “role of carbohydrates in weight gain and obesity remains controversial”, but highlighted that few studies have linked changes in carbohydrate intake over time, and long-term changes in body weight.
At the time of enrolment, those involved were free of cancer, diabetes, stomach problems, heart disease, breathing problems, neurodegenerative disorders or chronic kidney disease. They completed questionnaires on lifestyle, medical history and other health-related factors every two to four years. The associations were higher in females and in those in the study with excessive body weight. The paper, published in the British Medical Journal , said the findings “highlight the potential importance of carbohydrate quality and source for long-term weight management”.
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