Simple carbohydrates (sucrose, starch) readily convert to glucose and raise insulin levels. Elevated insulin levels induce fat storage, converting excess glucose to fat cells. Though a caloric deficit is the primary factor in losing weight, modulating insulin levels by avoiding simple carbs forces the body to burn fat to compensate for the energy deficit instead of muscle.
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