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which is the best diet for overall health and weight loss

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  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    RAinWA wrote: »

    I wish I could find the graphic showing what happens from the publication of a study until the time the media twists it around and presents the "results" to the public.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    ^ That's the one, describes it perfectly. Thanks!
  • tramaine_21
    tramaine_21 Posts: 348 Member
    All this because I mentioned 'IF'....Everyone's a critic. Moving on....
  • ccrdragon
    ccrdragon Posts: 3,374 Member
    ccrdragon wrote: »
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Too each is own when it comes to diets but intermittent fasting is a great kick start to a healthy lifestyle.

    Intermittent fasting isn't a diet, it's an eating pattern. And there's nothing magical about it other than the fact that it helps some people adhere to their calorie goals more easily and provides higher satiety. For some people.

    I know it's not a diet, hence why I wrote 'lifestyle', I was just putting it out there what works for me...Btw, there is a science behind 'IF'; it actually promotes autophagy, benefits, the liver, gall bladder, adrenals--especially weight-loss etc...All that can lead to a healthy body, diet and overall lifestyle. Do your research, and I say that respectfully.

    Mildly only - the real benefits for increased autophagy are not seen until the fasting state reaches 24-48 hours. And all of the studies that I could find were either on mice or flies, so take those results with a grain of salt as well...

    What you're saying is actually flawed, there is science that goes beyond mice, flies that shows substantial benefits from 'IF'....It's out there, it's factual. I'm not going to go back and forth. I just wanted to mention what IF has done for me--that's all. Moving on....Moving ON!!!!!!! :wink:

    The only person I have seen trying to promote all these extra advantages to IF is Fung and you can look up-thread for several descriptions of him.
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    I've tried them all. Being a licensed nutritionist I think it's super important to actually walk the walk before talking about any of the diet trends with a client. Some made me feel great and others made me feel like crap. In the end the only thing that really assisted with weight loss and overall leaning was a calorie deficit... no matter if it was with meat, veggies, egg whites, peanut butter, whey protein or girl-scout cookies. Don't buy into the hype and certainly don't go to a medical doctor for nutritional advice. They're trained to look for symptoms, make a quick diagnosis or referral and subscribe a medication. They're not required to take any nutritional courses throughout med school. Here's a little something I found and thought was great... Fitness Myths Debunked (Nutrition for body comp) 1. Sugar is not inherently fattening; only a calorie surplus will lead to weight gain. 2. Dietary fat is not inherently fattening; only a calorie surplus will lead to weight gain. 3. Breakfast is not necessarily the most important meal of the day; your total calorie intake matters most. 4. Consuming small and frequent meals throughout the day does not stoke a metabolic fire; your total caloric intake is what matters most. 5. Carbs after 6pm do not automatically get converted to body fat; your total daily caloric intake is what determines body fat. and 6. Fat loss supplements are not the answer; you still need a proper diet with a calorie deficit and sufficient nutrients.

    So, this is the kind of information a licensed nutritionist would post.

    Sounds pretty decent to me :)

    A good one, anyway!
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    I've tried them all. Being a licensed nutritionist I think it's super important to actually walk the walk before talking about any of the diet trends with a client. Some made me feel great and others made me feel like crap. In the end the only thing that really assisted with weight loss and overall leaning was a calorie deficit... no matter if it was with meat, veggies, egg whites, peanut butter, whey protein or girl-scout cookies. Don't buy into the hype and certainly don't go to a medical doctor for nutritional advice. They're trained to look for symptoms, make a quick diagnosis or referral and subscribe a medication. They're not required to take any nutritional courses throughout med school. Here's a little something I found and thought was great... Fitness Myths Debunked (Nutrition for body comp) 1. Sugar is not inherently fattening; only a calorie surplus will lead to weight gain. 2. Dietary fat is not inherently fattening; only a calorie surplus will lead to weight gain. 3. Breakfast is not necessarily the most important meal of the day; your total calorie intake matters most. 4. Consuming small and frequent meals throughout the day does not stoke a metabolic fire; your total caloric intake is what matters most. 5. Carbs after 6pm do not automatically get converted to body fat; your total daily caloric intake is what determines body fat. and 6. Fat loss supplements are not the answer; you still need a proper diet with a calorie deficit and sufficient nutrients.

    Finally some sense. Thank you for this post. I'm sure you are a success in your profession.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    ccrdragon wrote: »
    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Too each is own when it comes to diets but intermittent fasting is a great kick start to a healthy lifestyle.

    Intermittent fasting isn't a diet, it's an eating pattern. And there's nothing magical about it other than the fact that it helps some people adhere to their calorie goals more easily and provides higher satiety. For some people.

    I know it's not a diet, hence why I wrote 'lifestyle', I was just putting it out there what works for me...Btw, there is a science behind 'IF'; it actually promotes autophagy, benefits, the liver, gall bladder, adrenals--especially weight-loss etc...All that can lead to a healthy body, diet and overall lifestyle. Do your research, and I say that respectfully.

    Mildly only - the real benefits for increased autophagy are not seen until the fasting state reaches 24-48 hours. And all of the studies that I could find were either on mice or flies, so take those results with a grain of salt as well...

    If I had a dollar for every time we have to tell people we aren't mice...


    Someone please tell me that we aren't going to have to start telling people that we aren't flies. I'm scared :fearful:

    Speciescist!

    :blushing:
  • VUA21
    VUA21 Posts: 2,072 Member
    The one recommend by a dietician with an MD. Because no two people are the same (unless you're an identical twin, and even then - habits can be different), no one diet plan is better than another for everyone.
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