Myth: Carbohydrates are the reason people gain weight.

What science says

Weight change tracks total energy balance over time, not one nutrient. Carbohydrate-rich staples are the base of most healthy world diets; refined snacks, sugary drinks and fried food add energy quickly with little fibre.

BhojVigyan take

Keep the grain, change the company: pair it with dal or another protein and vegetables, prefer whole grains, and keep fried and sugary extras occasional.

Source & review

WHO — Carbohydrate intake guideline — Recommends carbohydrates mainly from whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruit.

Reviewed on 21 August 2026