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Study supports that high glycemic foods (in moderation) do not lead to weight gain any more than complex carbs Good carbs, bad carbs? “High-glycemic index (high-GI) foods (so-called fast carbs) have been hypothesized to promote fat storage and increase risk of obesity,” wrote researchers in the study. “Central ... Good carbs, bad carbs? Study supports that high glycemic foods (in moderation) do not lead to weight gain any more than complex carbs