CALORIES
The calories (energy) contained in food have a direct impact on body weight. By consuming the same number of calories as the body needs, weight remains stable. Conversely, when calorie intake is higher, weight increases, and when it is lower, weight decreases.
TYPES OF CALORIES
But what about the type of calories?
Does it matter if they come from specific nutrients—fat, protein, or carbohydrates?
DIET AND CARDIOVASCULAR RISK
There is a wealth of research on the foods and dietary habits that protect against heart disease, strokes, diabetes, and other chronic conditions. It appears that many of the foods that help prevent these conditions also aid in weight management, such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and others. Conversely, many of the foods that increase cardiovascular risk are also factors in weight gain. The best advice for weight management is simply to eat less and exercise more. However, new research suggests that certain foods and dietary patterns may make it easier to control calorie intake.
PERSONALIZATION
It is therefore important to choose a diet and exercise plan tailored to each individual, or even to follow a specialized diet aimed at healthy weight loss. At the clinics CarE MediCclinics, the focus is on personalized weight loss programs, and specialized diets are also available, though these require frequent medical monitoring.