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Long article, but main points that I got: - That fat creation is influenced more by how fast sugar enters the system (and the insulin response that follows) th
by kbouck 8y ago
Long article, but main points that I got:
- That fat creation is influenced more by how fast sugar enters the system (and the insulin response that follows) than caloric content.
- Simple carbs (white bread, pasta) are quickly broken down into sugar
- The rate at which sugar enters system (glycemic index) triggers a proportional insulin spike
- Excess of insulin hormone is what triggers storage of fat
- Counting calories without also considering more influential factors like glycemic index of foods plays a major role in failing of weight-loss initiatives.
- Exercise is healthy, but diet plays a larger factor in body weight: ~75% for most people.
- allover 8y ago> Excess of insulin hormone is what triggers storage of fat This is the key, and completely unproven point as far as I know. This is called the 'insulin hypothesis'. And there's still ZERO evidence for it. So as far as we know right now, it's all down to calories <shrug>.
- pacala 8y agoI’ve moved to a diet mostly based on unlimited fresh fruits and veggies, plus limited cheese and meat. Three months and twenty pounds later, I can tell with some degree of confidence that it is quite difficult to load up on calories from apples, bananas, oranges, lettuce or snap peas. While the insulin hypothesis may be wrong, there is so much food one ingests in a 24 hours period, and if this food is low on calories the grand total will be on the low side.