Research
Macro partitioning
High intake of simple sugars and refined grains is strongly associated with long-term weight gain and type 2 diabetes, particularly through sugary beverages.
Cut back on sugary beverages, white bread, white rice, and candy. These foods are strongly linked to weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Replace them with whole grains and high-fiber foods to improve your metabolic health.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Across different foods and beverages, those high in simple sugars and refined grains most strongly associate with long-term weight gain [57, 58] and T2DM [59]. The evidence is especially strong for sugary bewerages [58–60].
Why this rating
Supported by multiple prospective studies and interventional trials.
Source
The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health
Erind Gjermeni et al. · Cardiovascular Diabetology · 2025
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