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8 Sneaky Signs Your Body Needs More Carbs
“Carbohydrates are one of the main sources of energy used by the body,” says Texas-based registered dietitian Linzi Cruz, RD. “It’s true an imbalance of carbs can impact weight loss, liver function, and GI metabolism, but too little of them can cause some pretty uncomfortable side effects as well.”
Study Shows Potential Health Benefits of Fasting
“Feeding and fasting can significantly impact how the body makes and uses proteins that are critical to decreasing insulin resistance and maintaining a healthy body weight…Therefore, the timing of and duration between meals could be important factors to consider for people struggling with obesity-related conditions.”
RDN: Use Your Values as Weight Loss Motivation
“Real change comes when you make changes based on who you are, not on how you think you will be perceived,” writes registered dietitian nutritionist Carrie Dennett.
FDA Approves Capsule Device to Assist Weight Loss
A new hydrogel capsule has recently been cleared by the FDA in the fight against overweight and obesity. Called Plenity, this capsule is swallowed and works by swelling within the upper GI tract, creating a feeling of fullness which ultimately leads to decreased caloric intake. The capsule then proceeds to the lower GI, where it is partially broken down, releases its fluid, and is expelled. “The most compelling aspects of this approach are its effectiveness, novel mechanism of action and impressive safety data,” says weight loss expert Dr. Ken Fujioka.