The results of a recent study show that moderate carbohydrate consumption is associated with later mortality, compared to those following a high or low carbohydrate diet.
Protein diet, sugar-free diet or even “low carb” (for low carbohydrates): carbohydrates are not popular at the moment.
However, a new study, published in The Lancet Public Health, shows that moderate consumption allows for better longevity.
Between one and 4 more years of life expectancy
Carbohydrates come in two forms: they can be complex, like legumes, pasta, rice, or simple like sugar, fruit, etc. In this study, which gathered data from 432,000 people around the world, researchers looked at the impact of different types of carbohydrate consumption on longevity.
Having a moderate consumption of carbohydrates (50-55% of energy intake) would be the best solution for a long life, on average up to 83 years, conversely diets that are too poor (less than 40% of energy intake) or too rich in carbohydrates (greater than 70% of energy intake) would be associated with a risk of death earlier, 79 and 82 years old respectively.
The benefits of vegetable proteins
Most of the popular low-carbohydrate diets replace sugars with protein and fat, which is bad for your health. The study also shows that the consumption of proteins and vegetable fats is associated with a lower risk of mortality, compared to those which replace carbohydrates with animal proteins and fats.
To be in good health, it is essential to have a varied and balanced diet and to practice physical and sports activity.
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