{"id":14130,"date":"2025-05-07T04:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14130"},"modified":"2025-05-07T04:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T21:34:47","slug":"carb-restriction-is-superior-to-calorie-counting-says-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14130","title":{"rendered":"Carb Restriction is Superior to Calorie Counting, Says Science"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Counting calories has long been understood to offer the best chance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/flexonline\/flex-supplements\/4-supplements-keep-muscle-lose-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maintaining a healthy body weight<\/a>, but many people find it difficult to sustain this approach. Fortunately, a new study by researchers at the University of Surrey in England has found that the far less complicated method of cutting carbs can offer similar benefits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00394-025-03646-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The study, published in the <em>European Journal of Nutrition<\/em><\/a><em>,<\/em> showed that low carb diets, regardless of calories, let to better metabolic markers and superior handling of high-fat meals including a reduction in circulating triglycerides, the type of fat that is associated with heart disease.<\/p>\n<h3>How was the study carried out?<\/h3>\n<p>Overweight or obese participants aged between 20 and 65 were given three different diets to follow:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Meals including carbs (55% of total energy)<\/li>\n<li>Meals with low carbs (50g)<\/li>\n<li>Calorie restricted meals with low carbs (50g)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption \">\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:55.36519386835%;\" class=\"ratio-based-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Muscular-Guy-Cutting-Loaf-Bread.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Muscular man cutting a loaf of fresh baked bread in his kitchen with a bread knife for carb loading diet\" width=\"1109\" height=\"614\" data-fallback-img=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Muscular-Guy-Cutting-Loaf-Bread.jpg?quality=86&amp;strip=all\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"credit\">George Rudy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What were the results?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cWe found that by simply restricting carbohydrates, without enduring extreme calorie restriction, we can reap the metabolic effects associated with short-term fasting,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrey.ac.uk\/news\/carb-restriction-offers-relief-calorie-counting-according-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dr Adam Collins, co-author of the study and Associate Professor of Nutrition at the University of Surrey<\/a>.\u00a0 \u201cThis suggests that periodically reducing our carbohydrate intake could be a more accessible and sustainable way for people to manage and improve their metabolic health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the data showed that even just one day on a low carb diet brought metabolic benefits, including increased fat burning capability and a lower blood sugar level following meals. The low carb approach also led to an improved insulin balance. The findings suggest that low-carb eating, even in brief doses, may be a powerful tool for enhancing metabolic function and supporting fitness goals like weight loss and improved energy. \u201cThis research offers a promising new perspective on dietary interventions for metabolic health and could have an impact on managing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity,\u201d concluded Dr Collins.<\/p>\n<p>So, next time you\u2019re tempted to reach for the rice or pile on the pasta just remember that skipping carbs could be a smarter choice. While calorie counting can feel like a full-time job, simply dialing back your carbs\u2014even for a day\u2014can deliver impressive results with far less math.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muscleandfitness.com\/nutrition\/healthy-eating\/carb-restriction-is-superior-to-calorie-counting-says-science\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Counting calories has long been understood to offer the best chance of maintaining a healthy body weight, but many people find it difficult to sustain this approach. 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