At one point or another, every dieter will hear the following advice, “Eat more fruits and veggies.” The suggestion is – for the most part – true. Produce is generally filled with nutrients that your body needs to thrive and as such, it should comprise a significant portion of a “healthy” diet. Weight loss, however, is slightly more complex. In fact, some fruits – and yes, even veggies – will make you fat (cue the collective sigh of dieters around the world).
WHY CAN’T I HAVE MY CAKE AND EAT IT TOO?
According to a study conducted by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, knowing which fruits and veggies to eat may help you lose weight over the long term. Conversely, chomping down on produce on the “no-no” list might have the opposite effect on your waistline.
The results were based on an analysis of data collected from long running studies that examined over 130,000 U.S. adults over roughly two decades. As part of the research, participants reported their weight every two years and filled out a survey every four, which asked them to track what foods they ate for a week. Here’s what they found:
- For each additional serving of fruit that the participants ate weekly, they lost about half a pound. For each additional serving of vegetable, they lost about a quarter of a pound.
- In regard to fruit, berries, apples and pears had the biggest impact on weight loss. Each serving of these fruits added over a four-year period was associated with 1lb. of weight loss.
- In regard to vegetables, cauliflower and and soy-based products added over a four-year period were linked to roughly 2 lbs. of weight loss.
- Starchy vegetables, by contrast, were linked to weight gain, most likely due to the spikes in blood sugar levels they cause, which can increase hunger. Each additional serving of corn over a four year period caused about 2lbs. of weight gain; each additional serving of peas caused about 1lb. of weight gain and each additional serving of potatoes (baked or broiled) cause of about 0.75 lbs. of weight gain.
Of course, there are other issues that could have affected the results of the study. External factors, such as smoking and physical activity levels, were taken into consideration by researchers. However, the study did not examine the association between those who ate healthier and their increased likelihood to engage in more healthy lifestyle behaviors in general.
KICK YOUR BAD HABITS WITH THE PAVLOK AND EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGGIES:
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Certain Fruits And Veggies Can Make You Fat
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