A study conducted by the Monash University of Melbourne appeared in the British Medical Journal on the relationship between carbohydrates and heart disease. The research followed 10,000 Australian women on their carbohydrate consumption for 15 years.
In summary, it would seem that those who suffer from heart and are at risk of heart attack can eat pasta and bread according to this research.
For the researchers, carbohydrate consumption between 41 and 44% of the overall diet would be linked to a lower risk of heart disease compared to lower carbohydrate consumption. In practice it would seem that their moderate consumption protects against the risk of suffering a heart attack.
The study conducted by the Australian University
In theory, it would be good news for those who over the years have made drastic (or total) cuts in the consumption of saturated fats and carbohydrates at the table. However, our recommendation is to consult with your doctor and avoid any form of independent decision in this regard.
Certainly two strengths of Australian research are the size of the sample and the duration of the study. In both cases, in fact, the researchers set the work on important numbers.
The empirical evidence of the research
Thus, women whose diets included 41-44% carbohydrate consumption had a 44% reduced chance of cardiovascular disease.
On the other hand, those who restricted too much or exaggerated in carbohydrate intake had a less good state of health. For the study, sober carbohydrate consumption carries a 79% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and 86 to 99% lower risk for obesity and hypertension.
This research in a sense overturns many previous studies that established a link between saturated fat and heart disease.
Instead, the research supports recent meta-analyzes according to which saturated fats have no significant links between total mortality and heart disease. This is because, say the scholars, perhaps past studies underestimated the contribution of fibers, useful for preventing the formation of plaques in the arteries.
Those who suffer from heart and are at risk of heart attack can eat pasta and bread according to this research
This is certainly a very interesting research that gives hope to those who have very strict diets.
Researchers at the Australian University say that perhaps the diet as a whole should be evaluated rather than specific nutrients. They also confirm that the best diet is the one set primarily on fruit and vegetables and whole grains. Again, on healthy proteins such as fish, legumes, seeds, milk. Finally, as for fats, space is only for healthy ones.
Furthermore, we never forget to implement these 9 precious tricks at the table.
In closing, we remind you that the conclusions of a study, although prestigious and authoritative, do not replace the path taken with your doctor. Let’s consult it for every single decision and / or modification and / or integration we intend to implement, avoiding acting independently.
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