Burger and cola fans now have to be strong: Both together hit even more than previously feared.
Why this combination is twice as bad for the figure.
It is probably clear to everyone that a meal of cheeseburger * with french fries and a glass of cola does not necessarily contribute to a healthy diet.
But as nutritionists from the US University of North Dakota have found out, the combination of the fast food classic and the soft drink is even worse for the figure than you might think.
US study: sugary drinks block fat burning
According to the study,
drinking a sugary drink like cola along with a protein-rich meal like a burger
triggers
processes in the body that disrupt energy levels, trigger cravings and store more fat.
As the researchers found, sugary drinks reduce fat burning.
The more protein there is in the meal, the more the fat burning decreases.
For example, in the trial a sugary drink with a 15 percent protein meal reduced fat burn by an average of 7.2 grams. With a 30 percent protein meal, the decrease was 12.6 grams.
"We found that about a third of the extra calories, which are provided by the sugary drinks have not been consumed, the
Fat metabolism was reduced
and less energy was needed to metabolize meals, ”said Dr.
Shanon Casperson, lead author of the study.
“This decreased metabolic
efficiency
can cause the body
to store more fat
.
Our results suggest that having a sugary drink with a meal affects both sides of the energy balance: On the intake side, the extra energy from the drink didn't make people more satiated.
On the other hand, the extra calories were not consumed and fat burning was reduced. "
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Soft drinks and protein-rich food: twice as bad for the figure
To put it into perspective: an average-sized hamburger can weigh around 130 grams, of which about 30 grams are protein.
If you eat it with a glass of sugary cola, this study predicts your
fat burning
will
slow down by an average of nine percent
.
And that's not all, the researchers report.
“This combination also increased the test subjects' desire to eat savory and salty foods up to four hours after eating.” So your body not only burns less fat, but is also looking for something salty, which is probably less than healthy Snack will be included.
Twice as bad for the figure.
There are a few caveats to these results, however: It was a small study with only 27 adults with an average age of 23 years, all of whom were in the healthy weight range.
In this respect, a general statement cannot be made for all of the people.
The fat burning might be worse or the difference might be less significant if a person's metabolism is already slower than the average person in the study group we studied.
In any case, the results shed a little more light on why the
typical "American diet"
often leads to obesity, dyslipidemia, and high blood sugar.
The results of the study were published in the science
magazine
BMC Nutrition
.
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This is how you eat a balanced diet and stimulate fat burning
For a
healthy diet
, rely on complex carbohydrates and fiber (vegetables, legumes), healthy fats (avocado, vegetable oils) and protein (fish, lean meat such as poultry).
The combination of protein with fresh vegetables, lettuce or legumes also boosts fat burning.
It is better to avoid sweet drinks, especially with meals.
Rather, grab a glass of water.
(mad) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen editorial network.
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