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January 27, 2026
The relationship between carbohydrate intake, glycemic index and body weight is not exactly what it is in society's understanding.
The relationship between carbohydrate intake, glycemic index and body weight is not exactly what it is in society's understanding. This is according to Professor Glenn Geser, who says that not only is a carbohydrate-rich diet associated with a slim figure, but overeating has nothing to do with being overweight.
According to him, carbohydrates are not our enemy - on the contrary. People who can afford more than them are slimmer. In general, foods are divided into those with low and high glycemic index, depending on the level of increase in blood glucose after consumption. It is believed that white bread and pasta in general, especially sweets with enemies in our figure.
Geser also looked at the link between carbohydrate consumption and type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer, but found no conclusive evidence that restricting carbohydrates would prevent these diseases.
Another thing he points out is that reducing carbohydrates and proteins in the diet can have a short-term effect. In the long run, however, the ideal weight lies in a high-carbohydrate but low-fat diet.