Nutrition is often a confusing field, as there is so much conflicting advice and information out there. This is particularly true when it comes to weight loss and people vary in which approach they believe in.
Simply put, you need to create a calorie deficit to lose weight. And, you need to do so in a sustainable manner. Precisely what that looks like varies depending on the individual person, their behavior and their metabolism. As a consequence, it’s important to find an overall approach that works for you.
All of these approaches are sustainable options that some people rely on. In each case, they can be a short-term or a long-term change and there is considerable research behind them.
Regardless of their history, ketosis diets are fascinating and they do have the potential to help with weight loss and even to play a role in improving health in general. But, are they safe and do they work for everyone?
The Paleo diet certainly has its share of supporters, but is this diet really a good option for weight loss, or is it simply another fad diet?
You’ve probably heard about olive oil and health, but does olive oil really offer substantial health benefits, or is a lot of that nothing more than hype?
The Paleo diet is well-known, but full of controversy. With its focus on whole foods, this type of diet does have the potential to help improve health, but not everybody finds it easy to follow.
With so many die-hard fanatics promoting the Paleo diet, it can sometimes be a bit difficult to work out what the diet actually involves and whether it is right for you. In this article, I focus on the science and logic behind the diet, rather than the hype, to show how the diet could be relevant to you.