CF4L Top 4 Reasons why the source of your calories matter
1. Some calories are easier to overeat For example, it may be quite easy to eat 500 calories (or more) of ice cream, while you’d have to force feed yourself to eat 500 calories of eggs or broccoli.
2. Lower carbs generally equates to weight loss because of water loss and decreased amount of bloating.
Top low carb foods: ·
ZUCCHINI- Carb count: 7 grams per 1 medium squash ·
CAULIFLOWER- Carb count: 5 grams per cup ·
APRICOTS- Carb count: 8 grams per 2 fruits ·
AVOCADO- Carb count: 8 grams per 1/2 avocado ·
SPAGHETTI SQUASH- Carb count: 7 grams per cup
*The biggest reason for this is probably that low-carb diets also cause significant water loss. Excess bloat tends to go away in the first week or two
3. Glycemic Index levels in food Refined carbohydrates tend to be low in fiber and they get digested and absorbed quickly, leading to rapid spikes in blood sugar. You can eat French fries in the car and feel as if you didn’t eat anything because of this. *In a study that served people milkshakes who were identical in every respect except that one had high GI carbs while the other had low GI carbs, the high GI milkshake caused increased hunger and cravings compared to the low GI shake.
4. Protein makes you feel fuller In one study, those who increased their protein intake to 30% of calories automatically started eating 441 fewer calories per day and lost 4.9 kg (11 lbs) in 12 weeks Top calorie foods:
- Greek Yogurt. Protein Power: 23 g per 8 oz. serving
- Cottage Cheese. Protein Power: 14 g per 1/2 cup serving
- Swiss Cheese. Protein Power: 8 g per 1 oz
- Eggs. Protein Power: 6 g per 1 large egg
- Milk, 2% Protein Power: 8 g per 1 cup serving
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