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Calories, fat, exercise: The 4 big lies about weight loss

Calories, fat, exercise: The 4 big lies about weight loss

For decades, people have been fed health “truths” that turned out to be myths: friends offering well-meaning but wrong advice, viral posts on social media and even outdated government guidelines. No wonder so many people feel confused about how to actually get healthy. Enter Joel Bikman, a long-time nutrition executive who is attempting to bring real science back into the …

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Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones

Ultra-Processed Foods Add Fat Without Extra Calories and Disrupt Hormones

Even without overeating, ultra-processed foods cause men to gain more fat and absorb pollutants that damage fertility. Scientists say the processing itself, not just the calories, is what makes these diets so harmful. Credit: Shutterstock Ultra-processed foods don’t just pack on pounds — they change the body in hidden ways. In a tightly controlled study, young men gained more fat …

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People on This Diet Lost Twice As Much Weight — Without Cutting Calories – Money Talks News

People on This Diet Lost Twice As Much Weight — Without Cutting Calories  Money Talks News Cutting out one food type could nearly double weight loss, new study suggests  Fox News The simple food swaps that can double your weight loss  The Telegraph 7 minimally processed foods to boost weight loss  Times of India Avoid ultra-processed foods to lose weight, study confirms  Medical News Today …

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Ultra-processed foods still make up more than 50% of Americans’ calories : Shots

Ultra-processed foods still make up more than 50% of Americans’ calories : Shots

There isn’t a standard definition of ultra-processed foods, but all the foods pictured fit the bill. They contain added fat, sugar or salt, plus preservatives to extend their shelf-life. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The consumption of ultra-processed foods is on a slow decline, though most Americans — and especially children — are getting most …

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Ultra-processed foods make up over half of Americans’ calories, CDC says – The Washington Post

Ultra-processed foods make up over half of Americans’ calories, CDC says  The Washington Post More than half of the calories US kids and adults consume are from ultraprocessed foods  CNN Americans Are Eating Slightly Less Ultraprocessed Food, C.D.C. Data Shows  The New York Times Ultra-processed foods make up the majority of kids’ diet, CDC report finds  NBC News American youth derived 62 percent of …

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Eat Most of Your Calories Before This Time of Day, Dietitian Says

Eat Most of Your Calories Before This Time of Day, Dietitian Says

Meal timing is highly individual. Some people can’t start their day without a big breakfast first thing while others prefer to eat the most food at dinnertime. Typically, most people split their daily calorie intake up between three meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner (plus some snacks). Does it matter which meal is the most caloric? Should you eat most of your …

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Tour de France Riders Fuel at 500 Calories per Hour. Should You?

Tour de France Riders Fuel at 500 Calories per Hour. Should You?

“], “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote, a.btn, a.o-button”} }”> One hundred twenty. It’s the magic number of the Tour de France. Tadej Pogačar is among the majority of pros who squeeze down 120 grams of carbohydrate – approximately 500 calories – per hour to fuel their intensity of the modern Tour de France. That’s maybe 50 …

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