Losing Weight the Right Way: Mix and Match!
Lose it Right: A Mix and Match Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High-protein diets outperformed low-glycemic index diets in fat loss and muscle preservation
Low-glycemic diets are often promoted as superior for blood sugar control and weight loss, so the finding that protein-based diets are more effective for body composition is counterintuitive to many health experts.
Practical Takeaways
Combine high-protein eating, regular exercise, fiber-rich foods, and good sleep for faster weight loss and better body composition.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
High-protein diets outperformed low-glycemic index diets in fat loss and muscle preservation
Low-glycemic diets are often promoted as superior for blood sugar control and weight loss, so the finding that protein-based diets are more effective for body composition is counterintuitive to many health experts.
Practical Takeaways
Combine high-protein eating, regular exercise, fiber-rich foods, and good sleep for faster weight loss and better body composition.
Publication
Journal
SBV Journal of Basic, Clinical and Applied Health Science
Year
2025
Authors
V. P. Raja, Dharani Lenin
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Eating more protein instead of low-glycemic foods helps overweight people lose more fat and keep more muscle. This finding is from the abstract summary - full study details were not available