Does enriched flour cause weight gain?
I'm trying to eat healthier and watch my calorie intake. I often see 'enriched flour' listed in ingredients. Does enriched flour cause weight gain more than other types of flour, or is it similar?
I'm trying to eat healthier and watch my calorie intake. I often see 'enriched flour' listed in ingredients. Does enriched flour cause weight gain more than other types of flour, or is it similar?
Haan, refined and enriched flour definitely makes you put on weight if you eat it daily, na. Maida digests too fast and makes you hungry again very quickly. Better to switch to simple whole wheat or multigrain.
Eating too much processed flour messed up my digestion completely and led to sudden weight issues. If you are noticing sudden weight gain or metabolic issues, please get a checkup done to rule out insulin resistance.
Ghar ka pisa hua aata is the best solution for weight and digestion. These packed enriched flours have no real fiber. But if you have constant stomach pain or sudden bloating along with weight gain, go see a doctor.
If you track your daily macro intake on an app, you'll see enriched flour foods are very calorie-dense and low in fiber. This makes it super easy to overeat. Swapping it for high-fiber carbs helps maintain a calorie deficit easily.
Ho na, it definitely causes weight gain because it is mostly processed maida only. We think it has added vitamins so it is healthy, but actually it spikes our sugar. Try to avoid packed breads and biscuits.
I cut out enriched flour completely when my weight started creeping up last year. The best practical tip is to read food labels; if 'enriched wheat flour' is the first ingredient, put it back. Switch to oats, brown rice, and whole grains instead.
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Honestly, almost all instant noodles and cheap white breads have this enriched flour. I lived on them in the hostel and put on like 5 kgs in a semester! It definitely makes you gain weight fast.
I used to feel so guilty about gaining weight even though I was eating 'enriched' foods thinking they were healthy. It is so frustrating when labels mislead you. It's not your fault, processed foods are just designed to make us overeat.
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