A diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 23:30
in Health & Medicine
Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a new study. Such a "low-glycemic-load" diet, which does not cause blood-glucose levels to spike, also increases a hormone that helps regulate the metabolism of fat and sugar.