Refined grains
One reason refined grains are linked to weight gain is that Americans eat so much of them, displacing foods that are healthier, including fruits and vegetables. The refining process often strips away the benefits of grain, leaving what some experts call “bad carbohydrates.” Daily servings of refined grains added 0.39 pound every four years.
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9. Refined grains
One reason refined grains are linked to weight gain is that Americans eat so much of them, displacing foods that are healthier, including fruits and vegetables. The refining process often strips away the benefits of grain, leaving what some experts call “bad carbohydrates.” Daily servings of refined grains added 0.39 pound every four years.