Which? What's the best diet to help you lose weight?
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May 19, 2025 
Shefali Loth, a public health nutritionist, joins geneticist Giles Yeo from Cambridge University to discuss effective diets for weight loss. They examine the ketogenic diet's restrictions and its popularity, critique methods like calorie counting and juicing, and highlight the complexities of intermittent fasting. Personal experiences reveal challenges in maintaining weight loss and reintroducing carbohydrates. The conversation emphasizes the need for personalized nutrition, adapting strategies to individual biology and lifestyle for lasting health.
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Diet Links to Disease Risks
- Most non-communicable diseases today are diet-related. - A healthy diet reduces the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Calories Aren't All Equal
- Calories measure food quantity but neglect nutritional content. - Nutritional quality matters more than just calorie counting.
Balance Calories to Lose Weight
- Reduce calorie intake in a balanced way across your diet. - Avoid eating only low-calorie junk like chocolate bars to meet calorie limits.