A diet low in carbohydrates and plant proteins will lead to weight gain in the long term

Recent research from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, published in ‘JAMA Network’, has shed new light on the debate surrounding low-carbohydrate diets and their impact on long-term weight loss. The study distinguishes between different types of low-carbohydrate diets, highlighting that not all are equally effective for long-term weight control.

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Researchers analyzed data from 123,332 healthy adults collected from 1986 to 2018 in three major health studies. The participants’ diets were classified into five categories based on their carbohydrate content and source of carbohydrates.

These categories include: total low-carbohydrate diets, low-animal carbohydrate diets, plant-based low-carbohydrate diets, healthy low-carbohydrate diets, and unhealthy low-carbohydrate diets.

The study concludes that diets that combine plant-based proteins and fats with healthy carbohydrates, such as whole grains, are associated with slower weight gain in the long run. In contrast, diets that emphasized animal-based proteins and fats as well as unhealthy carbohydrates such as refined starches resulted in greater weight gain.

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Qi Sun, senior author and associate professor in the department of nutrition, highlighted that the key finding is the significant difference in the effects of low-carbohydrate diets depending on their composition. This suggests the need for a more nuanced and personalized approach in recommending weight management diets. The study also highlighted that the associations found were more pronounced among younger people, those who were overweight or obese and/or less physically active.

This research not only challenges the widespread belief that all carbohydrates are harmful for weight loss, but also proposes a shift in public health initiatives toward dietary patterns that prioritize healthy foods.

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