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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
Both sugar and fat are misunderstood when it comes to weight gain perspective. But which one really leads to more weight gain?
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It spikes your insulin, which hormone actually leads to fat storage. It encourages cravings and overeating.
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Most sugars are hidden in your cereals, sauces, or even "healthy" snacks. Read the labels before you trust them.
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Healthy fats, like those in nuts and seeds, actually support fat loss by keeping you full for longer.
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Trans fats and refined oils do trigger inflammation and should be completely skipped from your daily dietary intake.
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Research shows sugar, especially fructose, is linked to more belly fat deposition than dietary fat.
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Sugar crashes leave you hungry again, while fat digests slowly and keeps you satiated for longer.
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Cutting fat can make meals less satisfying, and omitting healthy fats can also hamper the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, leading to more sugar cravings and snacking.
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Combining both of these in processed forms from foods like doughnuts, chips, and junk as burgers, pizza, etc.
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Sugar, especially the hidden kind, is worse for weight gain than healthy fat. Choose a balance, pair carbs with healthy fats or protein to reduce sugar spikes.
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