Starchy vegetables linked to midlife weight gain

Non-starchy vegetables like carrots and broccoli are better for your waistline in the long run than their starchy counterparts. — TNS

Replacing peas and corn with carrots and broccoli could be associated with lower weight gain in the long term, reveals a study by American researchers.

They explain more broadly that increased carbohydrate intake from certain foods, such as starchy vegetables, can lead to greater weight gain in the midlife years.