Macro partitioning
High carbohydrate intake (61% of energy) is associated with lower total mortality and cardiovascular events compared to high fat intake (23.5% of energy).
Focus on the quality of your diet rather than just cutting fat. The PURE study suggests that a diet with higher carbohydrates and lower fat (as traditionally practiced in many parts of the world) may be associated with better health outcomes than high-fat diets. However, this does not mean you should consume excessive amounts of refined sugars or processed foods. Instead, prioritize whole food sources of carbohydrates and healthy fats.
At baseline... Carbohydrate intake constituted 61.2% of dietary energy... Fat intake was 23.5%... The primary objective was to evaluate the possible association between the intake of both fats (total, saturated, unsaturated) and carbohydrates, in their impact on total mortality and cardiovascular events...
Why this rating
Based on a large observational cohort (PURE) with long follow-up, but observational data cannot prove causation.
Source
A falsehood that has been repeated many times becomes true, the origin of the diabesity pandemic, the most lethal of the 21st century?
Jairo Echeverry Raad · Journal of Diabetes Metabolic Disorders & Control · 2024
DOI 10.15406/jdmdc.2024.11.00276
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