The ICMR INDIAB Survey-21, show that indulging too much in carb-heavy and low-protein diet may result to the development of diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
Indian enjoys eating their carbs, and a new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that 62 per cent of daily calories on most individuals’ thalis mainly come from refined cereals and whole grains.
The new findings, which are now published in the Journal of Nature Medicine, titled Dietary Profiles And Associated Metabolic Risk Factors In India From The ICMR INDIAB Survey-21, show that indulging too much of this carb-heavy and low-protein diet is found to be linked with diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
Indian Thali Form Of Carbs
A team of scientists from the ICMR examined 18,000 adults across 30 states and union territories to identify that the South, East and Northeast regions of India thrive in carbs, mainly in the form of white rice, meanwhile the North and Central regions of India get their carbohydrates from wheat flour. What was more alarming about the findings was the sugar intake of 19 states and union territories, which exceeded their safe limits. Another interesting finding about the Indian dietary profile reveals that the consumption of millet, which is one of the latest superfood buzzwords, is widely eaten only in Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
What Happens When You Eat Too Many Carbs?
The ICMR INDIAB study revealed that while participants were compared to the lowest carbohydrate intakes, individuals who consumed the highest intakes had a 15 30% higher likelihood of newly diagnosed T2D, prediabetes, general obesity and abdominal obesity.
Indian Protein Intake As Per ICMR
According to the researchers, Indian gets only 12 per cent out of the 15 per cent recommended calorie intake from protein. The study shows that most of the protein which comes in Indian thalis are mainly plant-based, such as cereals, pulses, and legumes. About 2 per cent of protein is contributed by dairy products, and 1 per cent is from animal.
Researchers note that the Northeast region in India has the highest protein (13.6%) intake that comes from meat and fish when compared to the rest of the country. And Kerala and Goa have the lowest protein intake levels.
ICMR scientists state, “Our findings clearly show that Indian diets heavy in carbs and low in quality proteins are putting millions at risk. Reducing total carbohydrate intake and increasing plant and dairy proteins is the way forward. Food subsidies must encourage pulses and dairy over polished rice and wheat. Public health messaging needs to focus on balanced macronutrients, not just calories.”
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