cutting portions vs clean eating

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  • chex6
    chex6 Posts: 1
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    Just want to add that the more recent research recognizes that the traditional thinking that a calorie is a calories is not true.
    The form of the calories you eat does make a difference, So while 1 part of the formula is that you need a calorie deficit to lose weight, another part is that what you eat may influence whether or not you lose or what you lose.

    Sadly, food companies know very well how to make things taste great and cheaply, but we have little if any knowledge of the chemicals and junk that are in commercial foods or the impact. Smaller portions is a great way to go if you are already making reasonably healthy food choices, otherwise long term your health will suffer.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    Just want to add that the more recent research recognizes that the traditional thinking that a calorie is a calories is not true.
    The form of the calories you eat does make a difference, So while 1 part of the formula is that you need a calorie deficit to lose weight, another part is that what you eat may influence whether or not you lose or what you lose.

    This has more to do with Macro set up (amount of protein/Carbs/Fat), not clean vs. unclean. Protein tends helps you retain lean muscle as you lose weight, doesn't matter the form of the protein (clean or not clean)

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