A new research revealed that an increased intake of fruits and vegetables was found to be inversely associated with weight gain.
Increased consumption of fruits and non-starchy vegetables is inversely associated with weight gain, says a study.
Vegetables that are considered starchy and should be avoided are – corn, peas, potatoes, pumpkin and yams.
“Our findings support benefits of increased fruit and vegetable consumption for preventing long-term weight gain and provide further food-specific guidance for the prevention of obesity, a primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and many other health conditions,” the study said.
The research, conducted by Monica Bertoia of Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, and colleagues, shows differences by type of fruit or vegetable, showed that starchy vegetables, for example peas and corn, were associated with weight gain. Non-starchy vegetables are typically flowering parts of the plant. Lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes are all considered non-starchy vegetables.
