Carbs are not the enemy, they actually make you live longer
Carbohydrates are an essential element of a healthy, balanced diet. When consumed in a balanced meal plan such as the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, carbs give us energy, fibre and keep blood cholesterol levels in check.
However, when trying to lose weight many people mistakenly think that they have to cut out carbohydrates completely.
A study, published in the Lancet Public Health journal, has shown that avoiding carbs and replacing them with animal based proteins and fats was associated with a GREATER risk of mortality!
While eating more plant-based proteins and fats from foods such as vegetables, legumes and nuts was linked to LOWER mortality.
So, eating carbohydrates in a moderate and balanced way, such as the way we do it on the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge, is the key to maintaining and adopting a healthy meal plan and life!
The study
The study of 15,428 people in the US found diets LOW and HIGH in carbohydrates were linked with an increase in mortality, while MODERATE consumers had the lowest risk of mortality.
Results
Low carbohydrate dietary patterns favouring animal-derived protein and fat sources, from sources such as lamb, beef, pork, and chicken, were associated with higher mortality.
Those that favoured plant-derived protein and fat intake, from sources such as vegetables, nuts, peanut butter, and whole-grain breads, were associated with lower mortality.
Do you love peanut butter? Try our super popular Peanut Bubble Crunch recipe.
If you are on a low-carb eating plan for specific reasons, exchanging those carbs for plant-based foods can make up for the lack of carbs and still keep you healthy and at less of a risk of high mortality.
“If one chooses to follow a low-carbohydrate diet, then exchanging carbohydrates for more plant-based fats and proteins might actually promote healthy ageing in the long term,” said lead researcher, Dr Sara Seidelmann.
The 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is a great way to lose weight WITHOUT cutting out carbs
Our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge is an affordable, customisable program designed to help mums reach their weight loss goals and tackle their health.
Our Challenge entails:
- Hundreds of at home exercise routines (no gym needed) – with video instruction
- Customisable and breastfeeding friendly meal plans
- Time-efficient exercises for busy mums – under 30 mins
- Challenge combines Pilates exercises with interval and circuit training (HIIT)
- Suitable for basic to advanced fitness levels
- Home to thousands of EASY-TO-MAKE recipes!
- NO food groups are off limits!
Join thousands of other mums on the next 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge.
