Weight Loss: Beyond Just Calories In, Out
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11 Sept 2024
The adage "calories in, calories out" is accurate but only part of the story
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Your digestive system and gut microbiome help extract and utilise nutrients from the food you eat
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Bioactives, biologically active components in food, significantly influence appetite, digestion, and metabolism
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Whole foods with fibres and polyphenols lead to more calories lost through stool than processed foods
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Fiber and polyphenols also regulate appetite and calorie intake through the brain's hypothalamus
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Processed foods often cause cravings and overeating due to lack of bioactives and added additives
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Mitochondrial health affects how efficiently your body burns calories for various functions and activities
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People with obesity might have less brown fat and poorer mitochondrial function compared to healthier individuals
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Dietary bioactives from traditional diets like Mediterranean and Okinawan support better mitochondrial function and metabolism
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Restoring a healthy microbiome and balanced diet, alongside exercise and sleep, promotes optimal metabolic health
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