There's no denying that summer is upon us and a lot of those who plan to hit the beach have already begun their fitness programs. But there are some who prefer to adapt certain diets instead of working out. If you belong to the latter, do you wonder which diet makes you lose more weight?
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that any eating plan which includes required amounts of fat, protein, and carbohydrates would work, as long as they encourage you to consume fewer calories.
The best diet may still be a debatable, but you don’t really have to confuse yourself with technicalities. "[The specific type of diet] doesn’t really matter much—see what suits you best," says Dr. Frank Sacks of Harvard School of Medicine, who authored the study. "The focus should be on reducing calories. That’s what really counts."
Sacks and his team of researchers drew this conclusion after assigning 811 overweight people into four different kinds of diets: low-fat with average protein, low-fat with high protein, high-fat with average protein, and high-fat, high-protein diets. The research team limited all groups’ saturated fat intake to no more than eight percent daily and recommended at least 20 grams of dietary fiber everyday. The program also included a 90-minute weekly physical activity requirement.
Participants of each group reaped the rewards six months later, when each of them lost an average of 13 pounds. They all went on losing an average of six or seven pounds after two years and said they were satisfied with results.
Sacks recommends that people on diets should stick to a heart-healthy plan and be careful about things they eat. “On average, no one diet was better than the other,” he says.
So if you’re on a diet right now, why not go back to the basics of eating less and being mindful of your calorie intake? Of course, it’s best to keep fit by pairing your diet plan with regular exercise routines, too. For overall fitness, practice these healthy habits even after summer; we’re sure you’ll be happy with long-term results.
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