Cops Of The World, Rejoice!

This is the greatest thing to happen to us since the invention of the nightstick!

It is the news millions have been waiting for - doughnuts are good for you.

And not just doughnuts. Any diet rich in starch and sugar tends to leave those enjoying it slimmer and healthier, research has found.

The findings fly in the face of the popular perception, reinforced by the success of the Atkins and GI diets, that cutting the carbohydrates found in bread, cakes and potatoes is vital in the fight against flab. Such "anti-carbohydrate hysteria" is nonsense, according to Professor Glenn Gaesser.

His analysis of dozens of studies into the eating habits and health of hundreds of thousands and men and women failed to find that those who ate lots of carbohydrate were heavier. Instead, those who feasted on carbs were often thinner and healthier than those who severely limited their intake.

Professor Gaesser, an obesity expert from the University of Virginia, said: "I found, totally contrary to current nutritional thinking, carbohydrates are not fattening.

"In fact, just the opposite. There is no reason to be eating fewer carbs - they're not the enemy."

He added that cutting back on carbs often led to eating more fatty foods, leading to weight gain.

He added: "The old idea was that the way to lose weight was to eat less calories, which is what Gaesser is advocating. (H/T - The Daily Mail)

Um, I'll be right back. I'm off to Krispy Kreme! Whoo hoo!