Demonizing carbohydrates at the expense of proteins and fats is a serious mistake, which unfortunately I hear on the lips of dieticians and nutritionists esteemed by the scientific community.
The protein diet is in vogue, and although our Mediterranean diet has more and more studies confirming its effectiveness, you will often hear that proteins are more important than other macronutrients. Well, that’s false.

Each macronutrient is important , and carbohydrates in particular are closely linked to the health of our thyroid and metabolism. Tribal populations with high carbohydrate diets and only 15% of the protein diet showed no health problems related to obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes.

Carbohydrates are the engine of our metabolism. Without it, the metabolism gradually slows down and our immune defenses decrease.

That’s why, instead of doing less, we just have to eat the right carbohydrates.
In fact, a study has established that those who eat whole grains and carbohydrates gain less weight as they age and have a lower percentage of fat mass.
Then there are some types of carbohydrate-based foods that actively promote weight loss.
I will list 5 of them.

5 FOODS WITH CARBOHYDRATES THAT LOSE WEIGHT

1. The porridge. It is obtained by boiling the oat flakes for three times the water according to their weight. Oat flakes cost two euros for half a kilo even in organic, and are nothing more than the crushed, but not puffed cereal. Boiling them in water, releasing starch, creating a sticky porridge, whose fibers are useful for intestinal regularity, promote healthy bacterial flora and make us feel full for a long time.
   The porridge should be sweetened (add a pinch of salt) with honey to have one of the best breakfasts from a dietary point of view.
2. Popcorn : an excellent snack that does not exceed one hundred calories per bowl, but the quantity is huge, satiating, and is the classic snack that we can eat after dinner in front of the TV. But it’s healthy and contains 3 grams of fiber per serving.
3. Quinoa: Quinoa (we read chinoa) is a pseudocereal and has no gluten. It is very fibrous, has a complete amino acid profile and a good dose of protein. We can boil it and season it with vegetables instead of couscous, make meatballs and timbales.
4. Beans: among legumes, beans are to be preferred if you want to lose weight, soaking them for twelve hours and sprouting them to reduce intestinal fermentation and the antinutrients of the seed. They have protein and fiber and a very low glycemic index which makes them satiating.
5. Crackers and high-fiber bread: wholemeal slices such as Wasa (you can find them at the supermarket) have whole grain flours, they are not leavened, they have a gram of protein per slice and the same calories as a biscuit while being double. They are great for breakfast and have a low glycemic index unlike rusks.