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10th February 2019
11:19am GMT
Researchers in Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital found that those who tried to keep their carbs to a minimum were 20 percent more likely to die a premature death.
Similarly though, those who ate too many carbs had a 23 percent higher risk of dying earlier too.
So essentially, we all need to eat an acceptable amount of pastas and breads to stay alive to continue eating pastas and breads.
Easy.
According to Mayo Clinic, carbs are a necessity to ensure that our bodies can function properly and that we shouldn't be cutting them out entirely.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that carbohydrates should make up 45 to 65 percent of a person's daily calories.
So if you're eating your recommended 2,000 calories, between 900 and 1,300 of this should include carbohydrates.
Just don't over do it, lads. Have a bit of common sense.Top Story
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