Assertion

A better approach to weight loss and metabolic health is to have small, frequent indulgences while maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity.

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Explained

The text explains that having small, frequent indulgences can help to maintain a healthy metabolism and reduce the negative effects of cheat meals. Additionally, maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity can help to support weight loss and overall health.

Context for Assertion

The context of this assertion is the discussion of the impact of cheat meals on metabolism and weight loss, and the presentation of a alternative approach.

Concepts for Assertion

Tags

weight loss
metabolic health
balanced diet
physical activity

Evidence for Assertion

Why relevant:
Why true:The study found that mice who consumed ultra-processed foods experienced an increase in insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
How it is true:The study conducted an experimental design and found a significant increase in insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in the mice who consumed ultra-processed foods.
ELI5
  • The study tested the claim by having mice consume ultra-processed foods.
  • They found that the mice experienced an increase in insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
  • This means that the claim that ultra-processed foods can have
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Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods induces insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice
Study Type:Animal Study
DOI:N/a
Experimental Study
Animal
n=72
p≤0.05
Scientific Reports
Publication 01/01/2023
Why relevant:
Why true:
How it is true:
ELI5
  • The study examined how ultra-processed foods affect metabolism and weight in mice.
  • They found that these foods can cause insulin resistance and liver disease.
  • This indicates that having frequent cheat meals could be harmful.
  • As a result, the idea that small frequent indulgences are beneficial for weight loss and metabolism is challenged.
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Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods induces insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mice
Study Type:Animal Study
DOI:N/a
Experimental Study
Animal
n=72
p≤0.05
Scientific Reports
Publication 01/01/2023

Assertion from content

The Literal Biggest Fat Loss Mistake that Stopped me from Getting Under 12% Body Fat
I always thought cheat meals were good but then when I look back at my personal experience I do a lot better by just having little bits of cheat meals every day and keeping my metabolism elevated