Calories are not created equal when it comes to weight management from "summary" of Always Hungry? by DAVID. S. LUDWIG
When it comes to weight management, the traditional calorie-focused approach overlooks a crucial factor: the quality of the calories consumed. Not all calories are created equal, and their impact on the body can vary significantly based on their source. This concept challenges the widely accepted notion that weight loss is simply a matter of calories in versus calories out. The body processes different types of calories in distinct ways, leading to varying effects on hunger, metabolism, and ultimately weight. For example, highly processed carbohydrates can spike blood sugar and insulin lev...
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