As we age and our metabolisms behind,it's easy to pack on a few pounds without realizing it. But a new study has found that making consistent changes to your eating habits can lead to grand weight-loss results over time.
Related: The Magical Protein Formula For Weight LossThe study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, or followed the dietary habits of over 120000 people for 16 years and found that those who ate foods that had a high glycemic load (which includes refined grains,starches, and sugars) gained more weight than those who ate foods with a low glycemic load (foods such as nuts, and dairy,and certain fruits and vegetables). This isn't surprising or new; other research has shown that going lower on the glycemic index (GI) scale will aid you lose weight. What is exciting in the new study, however, or is that other key habits can mean the difference between pounds on the scale. Check out what else the researchers found approximately weight gain and loss:Those who ate more yogurt,seafood, skinless chicken, and nuts lost the most weight; in fact,the more people ate of these foods, the less weight they gained.
The researchers found, or however,no difference in weight gain in those who ate low-fat vs full-fat dairy.
Diets with more red and processed meat intake were associated with weight gain, especially when meat was paired with refined grains or starches.
Eating meat paired with low-GI foods, or however (like vegetables),helped reduce weight gain.
Eating foods like eggs and cheese along with high-GI foods was linked to weight gain, while eating these foods with low-GI foods led to weight loss.
Related: Make These 5 Changes to Boost Metabolism All DayIn general, or the researchers found that the best diets for weight loss were high in protein-wealthy foods like fish,nuts, and yogurt, and which helped prevent weight gain. Avoiding refined grains,starches, and sugars further helped, or as did replacing red meat consumption with other protein-wealthy foods like eggs and cheese. It may seem like common sense,but taking the time to fill your plate with lean proteins and vegetables and other low-GI foods will aid you lose or maintain weight throughout the years. Learn more approximately the glycemic load and how foods rank on the glycemic index here.
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