According to Dr. Truong Hong Son, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine, cutting out starch to lose weight is completely wrong. Carbohydrates, the main component of starchy foods, play an important role in the body.
In ancient times, when food was scarce, rice was the main source of energy. An adult could eat 3-4 bowls of rice per meal, but few people were overweight, obese or had metabolic disorders.
Although people try to reduce their starch intake, metabolic disorders are still on the rise. “The problem is that people are sedentary and eat a lot of protein and fat, which causes excess fat, leading to overweight and obesity,” Dr. Truong Hong Son explained.
According to experts, many people have the habit of eating rice during the day but cut down or even avoid eating starch at night for fear of gaining weight, which is incorrect. Starch, protein and fat are energy-producing substances, so not consuming enough starch can cause weakness, affecting memory as well as work productivity.
In fact, dinner not only provides energy but also helps improve sleep quality. In addition, consuming starch in the evening is also very useful for cases at risk of hypoglycemia.
Carbohydrates, the main component of starchy foods, play an important role in the body. (Illustration: Shutterstock)
Carbohydrates play a very important role in regulating intestinal bacteria. They are also essential for the brain because the brain uses up to 25% of the body's carbohydrates. Therefore, when fasting, we often feel dizzy, tired, and over time, it affects sleep, tension, and stress. Fasting from starch also affects the muscles because the muscles also use sugar.
In addition, when abstaining from starch, many people tend to consume more protein. This causes an imbalance between protein-sugar-fat, damaging the intestinal microflora. This can cause digestive disorders or poor digestion, which will reduce the body's resistance, because antibodies are mainly produced in the intestines.
The principle of weight loss and obesity treatment is to reduce excess fat in the body by reducing energy intake through diet control and increasing energy expenditure through appropriate physical exercise and adequate sleep. Pay attention to choosing low-energy foods instead of starving.
Experts advise those who want to lose weight to stick to a diet and exercise regimen for 6 months. People need to follow a reasonable diet, limit foods high in fat and salt such as stir-fried, fried, and processed foods, and instead eat boiled and steamed dishes, and avoid eating late at night.
People also need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, be active, choose easy activities such as walking, jogging, especially jogging in place. Instead of running on a treadmill or moving outdoors, you can exercise right in a standing position with the same techniques as normal jogging, how to set the goal of energy input less than total consumption.
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