Fanno ingrassare più gli zuccheri o i grassi? / Do sugars or fats make you fat more? [ITA/ENG]

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Refined sugars provide “empty” calories and lead to weight gain, but fats should also be chosen only from those naturally present in foods.

One gram of fat has more than double the calories of one gram of sugar (9 vs 4), but that doesn’t necessarily mean it causes more weight gain.

The issue isn’t just the number of calories, but the type of food they come from.

Refined sugars found in sweets, soft drinks, and fruit juices provide “empty” calories and promote weight gain (in addition to increasing the risk of diabetes and heart disease), whereas fruit and dairy contain natural sugars and provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Fats also need to be chosen carefully: saturated and trans fats, found in butter, cheese, baked goods, and processed foods, raise “bad” cholesterol and cardiovascular risk, while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, such as olive oil, seeds, nuts, and fish, are essential and heart-healthy.

Both sugars and fats can lead to weight gain when consumed in excess, especially since they often coexist in the same ultra-processed foods.

Choosing natural, nutrient-dense foods remains the best strategy for weight control.

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• Do sugars or fats make you fat more?

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