Scientists: plant-based diet with lots of legumes accelerates fat burning

A recent study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine found that switching to a vegan diet

may help reduce weight. True, it is important to give up poultry, fish and any meat, and also eat a lot of legumes. Discuss

The results of a study published inpublished in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics show that nutrition plays an important role in weight loss. All you need to do is avoid animal products and eat more plant foods.

In a study by experts from the Committee of Physicians forresponsible medicine involved 244 overweight adults. Volunteers randomly either followed a vegan diet or did not change their diet at all for 16 weeks. Only 219 volunteers survived until the end of the experiment.

After analyzing all the data obtained, the expertsconcluded that people who ate a plant-based diet averaged 13 pounds (about 6 kilograms) of body weight and 9.1 pounds (about 4 kilograms) of fat mass compared to those who followed the usual diet.

Participants' body weight decreased when consumingfruits, legumes, vegan meat alternatives, grains. The grains also helped reduce body fat levels. In addition, reducing the consumption of added animal fats, added oils, eggs, dairy products, fish, poultry, and other types of meat helped to lose weight and reduce the amount of fat.

In addition, the researchers found that vegans had improved insulin sensitivity.

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