Top 3 Carbs That Actually Help with Weight Loss and Reduce Inflammation!

Top 3 Carbs That Actually Help with Weight Loss and Reduce Inflammation!
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Although it might sound counterintuitive at first, all you need to do if you are planning to drop a few pounds for the summer is to eat more carbohydrates.

Carbs are not as bad as they seem, in actuality. In fact, the right carbs can aid in weight loss and the reduction of inflammation.

This is great news since Obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease, cancer, and other conditions can all be brought on by chronic inflammation.

Eating anti-inflammatory carbs is excellent for reducing inflammation and eventually resulting in weight loss because it typically happens when you consume highly processed foods like deli meats, canned goods, and white bread.

With that being said, several experienced dieticians and nutritionists by the name of Trista Best, Shavonne Morrison, Lisa Richards, and Lainey Younkin, shared via shefinds.com everything you need to know about 3 of the best carbs you can add to your diet this summer.

Check out what they had to say!

Yogurt

Yogurt is in fact classified as a carbohydrate. Not just that but it’s also one of the best anti-inflammatory carbs out there for weight loss, in addition to being regarded as a probiotic.

The “good” bacteria in the intestines can be repopulated with the aid of probiotics. The bacteria can then aid in weight loss and inflammation reduction.

Best says that “Eating more probiotic-rich foods can help reduce inflammation in the body. Probiotics are live microorganisms beneficial for health, particularly for gut health. The microbiome plays quite an important role in regulating inflammation throughout the body. When the gut microbiome is rather imbalanced, it may lead to chronic inflammation, which is linked to a wide range of issues, including autoimmune diseases, heart disease, as well as some types of cancer.”

“Probiotic-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut, and tempeh contain live beneficial bacteria that can help restore balance to the gut microbiome,” she goes on to say, adding that good bacteria are able to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines levels in the body, which tend to contribute to chronic inflammation.

The expert points out that the best choice is Greek yogurt since it can reduce cravings and keep you fuller in between meals, keeping overeating at bay.

Berries

Berries are a delicious yogurt topping that is equally effective at reducing inflammation.

Particularly rich in antioxidants, blueberries have a number of health advantages, including reduction of inflammation within the body.

“Blueberries are nutrient dense, meaning that they are low in calories and high in nutrients. Just a cup of blueberries contains four grams of fiber and almost 25 percent of the RDI for vitamin C,” Best mentions.

According to the expert, blueberries are really high in vitamin C and fiber, which makes them a great anti-inflammatory food.

“The high fiber content helps remove toxins from the body and keeps the bowel regular, both of which reduce inflammation and weight. It likely goes without saying that the vitamin C content is great for immune health, but also acts as an antioxidant to remove the toxins from the body.”

Sweet Potatoes

Of course, processed white potatoes may be counterproductive to your attempts to lose weight, but sweet potatoes are a nourishing carb that can strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation, as well as contribute to weight loss.

Richards explains that “Sweet potatoes are a nutrient dense root vegetable full of vitamin A, fiber, and other beneficial vitamins and minerals. These nutrients make sweet potatoes an excellent food source for immune health and function.”

Sweet potatoes are also excellent for your gut health because they have anti-inflammatory properties.

It has been demonstrated that beta carotene fights inflammation and sweet potatoes contain plenty of it!  

That being said, add some sweet potatoes to your plate if you’re looking for a tasty way to lower inflammatory reactions.


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Katherine is just getting her start as a journalist. She attended a technical school while still in high school where she learned a variety of skills, from photography to nutrition. Her enthusiasm for both natural and human sciences is real so she particularly enjoys covering topics on medicine and the environment.

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