Carbohydrates related to Heart Disease

Consider that a recent Harvard study followed the eating habits and health outcomes of more than 8,000 nurses over 2 decades. Women who consumed higher amounts of carbohydrates from refined sugar and highly processed foods nearly doubled their risk of heart disease compared to women who ate a lower carbohydrate diet. This latter group actually cut they risk of heart disease by 30 percent on average. At least five other studies—conducted at prestigious institutions such as Duke University and the University of Pennsylvania—show similar results for heart disease rise reduction.

Eating Fiber to Lose Weight

By consuming more fiber-rich carbs, you will support weight loss in the following ways. (Paragraph break) You’ll feel full sooner after eating. High-fiber foods are chewy, and, as a result, take a long time to eat. This slowed eating pace allows fullness signals from your stomach and intestines the time they need to reach your brain and flip off your hunger switch. Fiber also makes food heavy, weighing down and filling up your stomach. This triggers stretch receptors and nerves to turn off your hunger switch.