The Claim
Replacing dietary fats with refined carbohydrates leads to an increase in postprandial glycemic load, which promotes hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, both of which are independent risk factors for coronary heart disease.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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If you swap out fats in your food for sugary carbs like white bread or pastries, your blood sugar spikes higher after meals, which can make your body produce too much insulin over time—and that might raise your risk of heart disease.
See the scientific wording
Replacement of dietary fats with refined carbohydrates increases postprandial glycemic load, promoting hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, which are independent risk factors for coronary heart disease.
What the research says
2 studiesThis study found that eating lots of refined carbs like white bread and sugary foods raises the risk of heart disease, which matches the claim that swapping fats for these carbs is bad for your heart because it spikes blood sugar and insulin.
Study: The Role of Carbohydrate Intake in Obesity: Implications For Diet and Weight Management
This study says that eating too many refined carbs like white bread and sugary drinks makes your body produce too much insulin, which can lead to insulin resistance and fat buildup—exactly what the claim says happens when you swap fats for these carbs.
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