Low Fat High Consumption of Karbo Cause Early Death

Research shows, people who eat foods that are low in fat, but high carbohydrates may be at high risk of early death. That condition when compared with those who eat foods rich in fat such as cheese and butter.

The findings, published in the Lancet journal, show contradiction with existing beliefs. Consuming higher amounts of fat, about 35 percent energy, is associated with a lower risk of death compared with lower consumption. Applicable to all major fat types, saturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and mono unsaturated fats, with saturated fats is associated with lower stroke risk.

"The decrease in fat intake automatically leads to increased consumption of carbohydrates, and our findings may explain why certain populations such as South Asians, who consume less fat but consume more carbohydrates, have higher mortality rates," said lead author Mahshid Dehghan of McMaster University at Canada, quoted from the page Indian Express.

The study involved more than 135,000 people on five continents. And shows, people who consume 3-4 servings or equivalent to 375 to 500 grams of fruit, vegetables and nuts per day may be lower risk of death.

Researchers say, the intake of raw vegetables is associated with a lower risk of death, compared to the intake of cooked vegetables.