According to WHO, cardiovascular diseases, along with diabetes, accounted for a third of deaths worldwide in 2005. Scientists have found that the occurrence of heart disease in women is promoted by foods high in carbohydrates.

Researchers attracted about 48 thousand. human. It turned out that 25% of women consume carbohydrates in quantities significantly higher than normal. Compared with the fairer sex, who consumed less food with a carbohydrate content, these women had an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

It is known that foods high in carbohydrates increase blood glucose levels, and also increase levels of harmful fats, triglycerides, which negatively affects health.

In addition, foods with a high glycemic index contribute to the development of coronary heart disease, whereas products with a low glycemic index do not exert similar influence.

Products with a high carbohydrate content include fried donuts, patties, white bread and ice cream, to foods with a low glycemic index - beans, beans, lentils and nuts. Specialists noted that infatuation with products with a high glycemic index significantly harms only women. On men, this trend is so clearly not covered.

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