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4 Weight Loss Myths to Leave Behind in 2022

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  Perhaps the only constant thing about weight loss  is that you shouldn’t rush the process. According to Love This Diet , crash diets are unequivocally bad  because they deprive you of essential nutrients for weeks and are generally unsustainable. Keep reading to learn the truth behind similar fads and myths. 1.   Count Your Calories Counting your calories  might be the worst way to lose weight. It’s not the quantity, but the quality of energy you’re gaining that truly matters. Prioritizing the former over the latter may result in a slower metabolism, which can be counter-productive. In other words, you shouldn’t eat meals that are low in calories but are low-calorie high-value  meals, such as: Whole-wheat bread Healthy proteins and fats   Fresh fruits and vegetables 2.   Exercise Helps Expend Energy Exercise accounts for a small portion of your total energy expenditure. Thus, depending solely on exercise to lose calories is futile. If anything, ...

Improve Your Heart Health with These Dietary Tips

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Heart disease isn’t limited to a   certain age group  anym ore. If anything, the odds of heart attacks in younger adults are rising yearly, with almost half of all Americans displaying at least one of the three risk factors of heart disease. The Dietary  consultant s  at Love This Diet rec ommend the following for a healthy heart. What to Eat We live in a world of processed foods. They taste good but contain unhealthy additives that can increase the risk of heart disease. It may not be practical to eliminate all processed foods, but you can replace as many as you can with whole, fresh foods. If possible, try to consume 80% whole, fresh foods, and 20% fun foods. Avoid corn sweeteners, agave sweeteners, stevia, and other artificial sweeteners.  Always select natural, fresh, locally grown, and minimally processed foods when possible. Quit Trans Fats You can get away with reducing processed foods in your diet, but you cannot reduce the  negative impact of ...

Want to Lose Weight? Here’s What Not to Do

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  There’s no standard formula for losing weight. It’s an ongoing process that requires determination, effort, and the right strategies. If you’ve been struggling with weight loss lately, you might be making these mistakes: Constantly Looking at the Weighing Scale Constantly checking the weighing scale isn’t going to do you any good. It’ll only make you more anxious and stressful, and can lead to you incorporating unhealthy weight loss practices. Everyone wants quick results. However, weight loss is a gradual process. The numbers won’t dramatically drop overnight. You’ll need to be consistent with your weight loss efforts to see noticeable differences. Word of advice: use the weighing scale occasionally to monitor your progress, e.g., once a week. For the other days, always average your results. Following Every New Diet You Learn About Every couple of years, a new type of diet makes rounds and is termed a “guaranteed” weight loss strategy. Here’s the thing thou...

Common Misconceptions About the Keto Diet

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  The keto (ketogenic) diet has become extremely popular over the years. It’s marketed as a low-carb, high-fat diet that uses fat to fuel your body and help you lose weight. However, there are several misconceptions about the diet that you should know about. Here’s a look at some of them. Keto Diet Is Only Good For Weight Loss While it’s true that the keto diet promotes weight management, you can still follow the diet even if you’re not planning on losing weight. The keto diet has several other health benefits. It promotes metabolic health, improves cognitive function, and enhances healthy body composition. You don’t need to be a part of a personalized weight loss program to start following the keto diet! Adhering to it can help promote optimal health and well-being. It’s Bad For Your Cardiovascular Health The biggest misconception people have about the keto diet is that it’s bad for heart health . This misconception is based on the assumption that followers of the diet ...