Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Counting calories doesn't work. Try eating smarter instead
Some people in the world are struggling to get as much energy as they can
from the little food they eat, while overweight people, especially in the US
and the UK, are trying to aim the opposite, to get the least from as much food
as they eat. Why some people are overweight is not just because they eat too
much food, but also because they consume it at the wrong time, at the wrong speed,
and in the wrong way. Our body metabolizes the food we eat; the process of our
organism to create energy, facilitate growth, and produce waste. But how fast
or efficiently this process works varies widely by the food, timing, speed, and
duration of eating. For example, taking the same calories at breakfast burns
the energy more than at dinner. Also, if you eat more slowly, the food is
digested better, and your gut feels fuller for longer. And it’s not just about
calories but also about the nutrition you get from the food you eat. Of course,
what you eat matters the most, too. Naturally grown food is more nutritious
than artificially processed food, like whole grain vs granola and chicken
breast vs protein bars. All in all, eating smartly seems to help you benefit the
most from the food you eat.
Read the article and learn what smart eating means to your health.
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