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A Harvard doctor says it's harder than ever to lose weight right now — but there are 5 ways to do it well
Nutritionists agree that it is getting harder and harder for people to diet and maintain a healthy weight. And it's not all your fault. Here are some of the best tips for how to slim down long-term, straight from the experts.
Nutritionists agree that it is getting harder and harder for people to maintain a healthy weight — and that's not all your fault.
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Eating fat doesn't make you fat,"
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"Eating healthy fats helps people control their weight better than diets than exclude them," he added.
Fatty foods have more energy gram per gram than carbs or proteins, and they can also help keep you full and satisfied until your next meal.
Some of the best plant-based sources of healthy fats include olive oil, avocados, walnuts, and chia seeds. Even oatmeal has a potent dose of fat, making it a great way to fuel up in the morning.
Eat just a little bit less
Although incorporating movement into your day can yield immense benefits for your brain and body, nutritionists agree that the most surefire way to control your weight is to properly gauge (and perhaps reduce) how much food you're putting in your mouth.
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Eating less and forgoing food for an occasional fast may even help you live longer, studies suggest. Some Silicon Valley biohackers have even decided to skip one meal a day, a version of the "intermittent fasting" craze that eliminates about a third of a day's calories.
But we're not suggesting anyone has to starve themselves. Just remember that a standard serving of whole-grain bread is one slice, a slice of meat should fit in an imaginary checkbook, and your cut of cheese should be about the size of four dice.
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