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Does eating quickly make a person overweight?

University of Roehampton and Bristol University researchers surveyed 800 volunteers about their weight and eating habits and found that those who eat quickly are more likely to be overweight.

The participants included adults and children, which the researchers found that both groups do not differ much in terms of the effects of eating fast on becoming obese.

The researchers found that if both children and adults are quick eaters, they develop larger waistlines and higher body mass index (BMI), MailOnline reported.

Their findings shed light on the long-held misconceptions that adults are not affected much compared to children by eating at a fast pace.

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The study, entitled "Associations between number of siblings, birth order, eating rate and adiposity in children and adults" published in Clinical Obesity, found that faster eating was significantly associated with a higher BMI and larger waist circumference in children and adults.

According to 2021 NHS data, 67% of adult men and 60% of women are overweight or obese in the UK. Meanwhile, the country also records the highest rates of childhood obesity in Europe with one out of 10 in children aged four to five are classified as obese and increases to one out of five by the age of 11.

Lead researchers Dr. Leigh Gibson said that the study confirms that adults are affected the same way as children in eating quickly.

"By assessing both adults and children, we were able to debunk the notion that adults are immune from the effect of eating quickly on obesity that has been established in children,' Gibson added.

Ultimately, their study suggests that the best way for anyone to lose weight is by slowly eating. "By slowing down and taking longer to eat our meals, we can keep our waistlines and BMIs in check," the researchers said.

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The study also showed that the birth order of siblings determines how quickly they eat food, MailOnlinereported. First-borns were twice as likely to eat faster compared to their siblings.

On the other hand, those without siblings reported eating slower than adults who were not first-born. But children in Bristol with more siblings are associated with eating faster.

Adults in London with siblings reportedly eat slower than those people with two or more siblings. Meanwhile, those people with only one sibling are also linked to eating faster.

Healthlinereported that eating fast does not only increases the risk of becoming overweight or obese but is also linked to other health problems.

For instance, eating too quickly is associated with a higher risk of insulin resistance wherein blood sugar and insulin levels increase, a hallmark of type 2 diabetes.

A study, entitled "Fast eating and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus: a case-control study," found that fast eaters are 2.5 times more likely to get type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Lastly, eating fast could lead to poor digestion as fast eaters take larger bites and chew their food less.

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Weight loss refers to a decrease in your overall body weight from muscle, water, and fat losses.

Fat loss refers to weight loss from fat, and its a more specific and healthful goal than weight loss.

However, it can be difficult to know whether youre losing weight from fat or muscle.

This article explains why fat loss is more important than weight loss, how you can tell the difference between the two, and provides tips for losing fat and maintaining muscle.

Its common practice to track your weight loss progress using a scale.

While this can be helpful, most scales dont differentiate between fat loss and muscle loss.

For that reason, tracking only your weight isnt a reliable way to determine whether youre losing fat or muscle and in what amounts.

Conversely, a body fat scale can provide a more accurate picture of your body composition by measuring the percentage of fat and muscle you have.

You can also use skinfold calipers to estimate your body fat percentage, but this takes practice to ensure accuracy (1).

Instead of solely relying on the scale, you can use a body fat scale or skinfold caliper to better understand your body composition and track your progress.

Many weight loss programs claim to help you lose weight quickly and easily.

However, its important to realize that a significant amount of this weight may include water and muscle losses (2, 3).

Losing muscle can be detrimental, as muscle is a crucial component of your overall health.

Maintaining a healthy percentage of muscle has several benefits, such as regulating healthy blood sugar levels, maintaining healthy fat levels like triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood, and controlling inflammation.

Indeed, several studies have linked a higher fat-to-muscle ratio to chronic diseases like metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and diabetes (4, 5, 6).

Maintaining your muscle mass may also reduce your risk of age-related muscle loss, which results in frailty and potentially disability (7).

Additionally, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest. This is the main reason why men generally have higher calorie needs than women (8).

Consequently, losing weight in the form of muscle can decrease the number of calories you burn at rest, making it easier to regain any weight you lost in the form of fat (9).

Emphasizing fat loss rather than weight loss can decrease the risk of several chronic diseases, help reduce the risk of age-related muscle loss, and reduce fat regain.

There are a few simple ways to ensure youll lose weight in the form of fat and either maintain or gain muscle mass.

These include eating plenty of protein, exercising regularly, and following a nutrient-dense diet that puts you in a slight calorie deficit.

Protein is an important nutrient for a variety of bodily functions.

Its necessary to make enzymes that help with digestion and energy production, regulate fluid balance, and support immune health, among other functions.

Protein is also important for maintaining the muscle you have and supporting new muscle growth, especially when losing weight.

In one 4-week study, young men were randomized to consume a low calorie diet containing either 0.55 or 1.1 grams of protein per pound (1.2 or 2.4 grams per kg) of body weight combined with an intense exercise training program (10).

While both groups lost a significant amount of weight, the men who consumed the higher protein diet lost 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) more fat mass and gained 2.4 pounds (1.1 kg) more muscle than men who consumed the lower protein diet.

Importantly, the study found that high intensity resistance exercise followed by a high protein recovery snack made the most difference. Also, it limited the mens fat intake to create a calorie deficit and maintained their carb intake for adequate exercise fuel.

And while eating plenty of protein with a reduced calorie diet without weight training may not help you gain muscle, it may help you maintain muscle while increasing fat loss.

A review of 20 studies involving men and women ages 50 years and older found that a high protein diet containing at least 0.68 grams per pound (1 gram per kg) led to more muscle mass retention and fat loss than a lower protein diet (11).

While protein needs differ depending on your age, health, sex, and physical activity level, consuming protein in the range of 0.450.73 grams per pound (11.6 grams per kg) of body weight per day can support muscle mass retention and fat loss with dieting (11, 12, 13).

For reference, the recommended dietary allowance for protein is 0.36 grams per pound (0.8 grams per kg) of body weight per day.

Exercise is the most effective way to encourage fat loss rather than muscle loss.

A review of 6 studies found that older adults with obesity who engaged in cardio and weight training at least 3 times per week while following a calorie-restricted diet retained 93% more of their muscle than those who did not exercise (14).

Certainly, exercise alone is an effective strategy to maintain muscle mass with dieting, but combining exercise with a higher protein intake may help optimize your results (10, 15).

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend adults get at least 150300 minutes per week of cardio and muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups (16).

To lose weight, you must create a calorie deficit. You can create a calorie deficit by eating fewer calories or exercising, but preferably both.

However, cutting your calories too much can lead to a greater loss of muscle rather than fat.

Instead, aim to moderately reduce the number of calories you consume by 500600 per day to minimize muscle loss while still facilitating fat loss (17, 18).

You can reduce the number of calories you consume by eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein foods, low fat dairy, and fewer sugar-sweetened products and beverages, processed meats, and fried foods (19, 20).

You can prioritize fat loss and maximize muscle retention by eating plenty of protein and exercising regularly alongside a reduced calorie diet.

Weight loss refers to a decrease in your overall body weight, whereas fat loss refers to weight loss that occurs specifically from losses in fat mass.

A body fat scale or skinfold caliper is more useful for monitoring fat loss than tracking your body weight alone.

Other simple ways to access fat loss include measuring inches or centimeters lost from your waist and hips and noting any changes in how your clothes fit around your waist.

Losing weight in the form of fat rather than muscle should be the priority given how important your fat-to-muscle ratio is to your overall health.

You can prioritize fat loss by eating plenty of protein, exercising, and moderately restricting your calories.

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The health benefits of losing weight are almost too many to name. You'll feel better, sleep better, have more energy, and reduce your risk of disease and early death. But if you undergo dramatic weight loss, lose too much weight too quickly, or simply make the wrong food decisions as part of your plan, there's a good chance you'll experience some of the negative side effects of weight loss that you may not have seen coming.

After all, the loss of excess fat can have a considerate impact on your body, hormones, metabolism, mood, and even your relationship status. For theseand other potentially dangerous side effects of losing weightread on. And for some great advice for how to lead a healthier lifestyle starting now, make sure you're aware of the One Major Side Effect of Walking Every Day, Say Experts.

According to a study published in the journal PLOS One, though losing weight comes with undeniable physical benefits, the "effects on mental health are less straightforward." The researchers, from the University College of London, found that people who lost 5% or more of their body weight had an increased chance of reporting feelings of depression afterward.

"Resisting the ever-present temptations of unhealthy food in modern society takes a mental toll, as it requires considerable willpower and may involve missing out on some enjoyable activities," noted Sarah Jackson, Ph.D., of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Public Health Care, and lead author of the study. "Anyone who has ever been on a diet would understand how this could affect wellbeing."

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Many trendy weight-loss plans require you to slash entire food groups from your diet, which may also mean that you're robbing your body of some essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Leslie Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, a sports dietitianwho works with the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs, calls this no-no "elimination without justification."

"Cutting out dairy without medical reasons, for instance, lowers your intake of calcium and Vitamin D," she says. "If you were eating yogurt and you suddenly stop, you're not getting as many probiotics for your gut."

Other examples include cutting out too many fats, which could reduce your lipid levels and decrease your body's absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, which adversely impact the health of your skin and hair. And if you're going vegan, you need to make sure you're finding ways to get more necessary protein into your diet. "Remember," says Bonci, "Putting just fruits and veggies on the plate may result in weight loss, but will not promote great health."

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Studies have shown that successful weight loss is actually easier for couples if they attempt to lose weight together. But, according to a study of 21 couples conducted by researchers at North Carolina State University, if one-half of a relationship loses weight and the other doesn't, it could negatively impact the relationship and potentially cause rifts that could lead to a breakup.

Another study, published in the journal JAMA Surgery, found that those who undergo bariatric surgery and lose weight are putting themselves at risk of breakup and divorce. "In addition to its association with obesity comorbidities," the researchers write, "bariatric surgery-induced weight loss is also associated with changes in relationship status."

If you're losing weight too fast, you could be losing the wrong type of pounds. "Calorie restrictive diets may cause your body to break down muscle for energy and fuel," Emmie Satrazemis, CSSD, a registered dietitian and nutrition director at Trifecta, explained to Healthline. If you're losing muscle, you're also losing one of your body's most effective calorie burners, so you're also raising your risk of gaining all of that weight back.

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"Excessive or sudden weight loss can cause your periods to stop," writes the UK's National Health Service. "Severely restricting the amount of calories you eat stops the production of hormones needed for ovulation."

If this happens, says the NHS, you could be underweight, which is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of less than 18.5. If that's the case, you should seek out a dietitian for help putting weight back on safely and healthily.

Countless studies have shown that crash dietingAKA eating a really harsh, low-calorie dietsimply doesn't hold up over time. "If you go on a crash diet, you will lose the weight," says Rebecca Leslie, PsyD, MS. "But then you'll likely gain it back. There is even the chance that you will gain more weight back than you lost."

Since that's not your mission, here are some much more effective and lasting ways to lose weight, according to experts.

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In addition to her struggles with weight loss, Tammy Slaton has also had an issue with suicide. It was in January of 2018 that the TLC personality became overwhelmed by her health ailments and her weight. It was during an interview withPeople Magazinejust before the release of 1000-Lb Sisterson TLC that Tammy got candid.

When TLC viewers first met Tammy and Amy Slaton, we learned they weighed just over 400 and just over 600 pounds. Amy made a huge strive to lose weight allowing her to have bariatric surgery. She, however, didnt listen to her doctor and became pregnant just months after the surgery. Unsurprisingly, her doctor became concerned she would just put the weight back on because of the pregnancy.

We also learned Tammy hadnt left her home in over six years. With the exception of going to the doctor. This isolation put her in a place of deep depression. The depression became too much. And, she did attempt suicide. Thankfully, she wasnt successful. Moreover, the suicide attempt seemed to be a real eye-opener for her. She didnt want to pass away at 35 or 40 years old after spending nearly a decade of her life never leaving her home.

Tammy and Amy Slaton had a rough childhood. Their mother worked multiple jobs just to pay bills. And, they could never afford truly nutritious food items. Their grandmother and father died when they were very young. The Slaton sisters grew up eating a lot of microwave meals because they were cheap. Fast food and canned goods were also a popular choice. And, then, the weight gain quickly became out of control.

Amy and her sister Tammy Slaton admit theyve been trying to lose weight since they were teenagers. But, they toldPeople Magazine nothing they tried worked out.

Becoming TLC personalities may have just saved the Slaton sisters lives. As far as we know, Tammy Slaton has not made another suicide attempt since 2018. They both head toward happier and healthier lives as Season 2 currently airs on television.

I can go to the store and not worry about my looks because I feel good about myself regardless of what other people say about me. Im beautiful the way I am. Amy Slaton doted toPeople Magazine.

Presently, there isnt a lot of information surrounding Tammy Slatons suicide attempt. Just that it happened in January of 2018. And, she didnt really talk about it until a year later.

Presently, things are pretty serious for Tammy Slaton as her doctor tells her she only has about five years left to live if she doesnt make drastic changes to her health. Fans hope Tammy will take things seriously as they want only the best for Tammy Slaton.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

Trisha Faulkner has been a freelance writer for a decade with a focus on news/reporting for the last three years. She enjoys writing about the Showtime series Shameless, CBSs Survivor, Netflix, TOWIE, and some entertainment/celebrity news. In her spare time, she enjoys raising awareness about autism and spending time with her two children.

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Losing weight may seem like a daunting process that requires long workouts and carefully planned meals. Although those things certainly play a big role in the process, there are many small changes to your lifestyle that can help you shed pounds.

To find out the little things you can do each day to lose weight, we spoke with three registered dietitians who offered 18 tips.

When you don't drink enough water, your body can confuse hunger with thirst. This is why "upping the water intake can have a huge impact on how much you eat during the day," says Lisa Moskovitz, RD, CEO and founder of the NY Nutrition Group.

If you have trouble drinking enough water throughout the day, there are a couple of ways you can remind yourself. First, carry a water bottle so you always have a physical reminder to drink.

Second, set goals for yourself throughout the day. Moskovitz recommends starting the day with a glass of water and having at least two cups before each meal or snack. "Not only will that help curb your appetite a little bit right before you eat, but it's a good way to remember to drink first," she says.

While fats are often a feared food group, they can actually increase satiety and prevent bingeing later, says Whitney Stuart, RD, the owner of Whitness Nutrition.

Of course, some fats are healthier than others, so when adding fat to your diet, Stuart said it's best to go for nutrient-rich unsaturated fats. These fats, known as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat, can be found in avocados, olives, nuts, and fatty fish like salmon.

General advice: Try to limit your intake of saturated fats like red meat, whole milk, and butter. Instead, replace them with unsaturated fats like salmon, avocado, and olive oil.

If you've ever found yourself at the bottom of a pint of ice cream, you're not alone. In fact, ice cream is one of the easiest foods to overeat because of its soft texture.

"One reason why things like ice cream or mashed potatoes are easy to overdo is because the texture is such that it's very easy to just keep eating spoonful after spoonful," says Andy Bellatti, RD, the strategic director of Dietitians for Professional Integrity. "Whereas, if you eat raw vegetables, you have to chew them longer."

That's not to say that you can't enjoy foods like ice cream or mashed potatoes, but it's important to be mindful while you're eating them. It's a good idea to measure out your portions beforehand to avoid overeating.

Not getting enough sleep can raise your stress levels, which can increase the likelihood of weight gain.

"When you don't get enough sleep, your levels of the stress hormone cortisol rise," Stuart says.

Stuart adds that a lack of sleep can also get in the way of weight loss because the less you sleep, the longer you're awake, and the more time there is to eat. She recommends getting at least seven hours of sleep each night.

You don't have to go to bars or restaurants with friends to have a good time. There are plenty of other ways you can be social and burn calories at the same time, such as:

Breakfast is dubbed the most important meal of the day for a reason. Some research has found that skipping breakfast is associated with a greater risk for obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol whereas breakfast eaters are often able to maintain a healthier weight.

Stuart says that she often sees clients who skip breakfast because they're pressed for time. She pointed out that breakfast doesn't have to be time-consuming, especially if you prepare something ahead of time.

"I'm a big promoter of making your meals on Sunday and having a nice breakfast casserole or breakfast frittata ready to go that you can eat," Stuart says. Egg-based recipes stocked with vegetables are filling, protein-rich, and last all week. Plus, they can be whipped up in as little as 15 minutes, Stuart says.

Eating lots of fiber can help you feel full for longer. To get more fiber, Bellatti recommends eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans, and legumes.

Some examples of healthy, fiber-rich snacks include:

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Although some oils, like avocado or sunflower oil, are healthier than others, Bellatti says they are calorically the same as others. Certain oils can be a great source of healthy fats, but Bellatti recommends getting your fats from whole foods instead.

"Adding half an avocado to a meal gives you the healthy fats but also fiber," he says. "Whereas cooking with avocado oil, while it's healthier from a fat perspective, doesn't really have anything that fills you up."

Filling the majority of your plate with vegetables is one of the easiest ways to cut down on calories without changing how much you eat.

That said, it's important to load up on the right kind of vegetables. Starchy fare like sweet potatoes and butternut squash are nutritious but they contain more calories than water-heavy veggies such as zucchini and cauliflower, Stuart says.

Some simple ways to incorporate zucchini or cauliflower into your regular diet could be:

In a large 2008 study, researchers found that those who kept daily food records of what they were eating lost twice as much weight as those who didn't keep any record. "Food records can be really helpful to write down what you're eating and really examine it," Stuart says.

And if keeping a journal seems like too much, there are also many weight loss apps that can help keep track of what you're eating and stick to a plan that meets your goals.

It can be tempting to eat lunch at your desk while you power through work, but it's important to take a break from what you're doing so you can focus your full attention on eating.

"When people are on their laptop working on something, there can be a lot of mindless eating because you're focused on the task at hand," Bellatti says.

General advice: To avoid mindless eating, Bellatti recommends stepping away from your desk, turning off the TV, and sitting down to eat in another room.

Exercise is one of the most important aspects of healthy weight loss, but it's often only effective if you find workouts that you enjoy doing and will stick to regularly. And it doesn't have to be running or weight lifting.

There are many different types of exercise that can support your weight loss goals and you should try a few of them until you find something you like. For example, consider the following workouts:

Even if you've worked hard to eat healthy all day, a couple of drinks at happy hour can easily set you back hundreds of calories. Here's how alcoholic beverages stack up to common snacks:

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Although you won't "miss" these calories, you might feel that you're missing out on social situations when you're not drinking. To get around this, Stuart suggests the following:

"With YouTube, there are so many videos where you don't need any equipment," Bellatti says. "You can type in pretty much any time interval and you'll find a guided workout."

To really feel the burn, HIIT workouts are a great place to start. They don't require any equipment, are relatively short, and can be done in a small space.

Protein, especially lean protein, is an essential part of any diet. It fills you up and helps you build and maintain muscle mass, Moskovitz says. Some of the best sources of lean protein include:

The recommended amount of protein, or dietary reference intake (DRI), is 0.36 grams of protein per pound of body weight, according to the Food and Nutrition Center of the United States Department of Agriculture.

This chart can help you figure out how much protein you need:

Granola bars can be great options for a quick meal or snack if you're on the go, but they can also quickly pack on hundreds of calories in just a few bites.

"Very few nutrition bars are balanced and most of them are very concentrated," Stuart says. "They're smaller than your palm so they don't provide a huge amount of satiety and many of them have lots of added sugars or poor sources of protein."

The only way to know for sure what you're eating is to read the label. Bars shouldn't contain added sugar or more than 2.6 grams of saturated fat and should contain around five grams each of fiber, protein, and fat. Stuart also recommends opting for kid-sized bars that contain fewer calories.

You don't have to complete a full workout to burn calories. Changing your habits to take the stairs more often or walk instead of driving can have a big impact on your weight over time.

"If you've been sitting at your desk for more than two hours, take a brisk walk to get your body moving," Stuart says. Breaking up your day with short walks not only burns calories but could also lessen your risk of developing heart disease and other health problems associated with sitting for long periods of time.

Listening to your body and individual needs is the most important way to stay on top of a healthy weight loss plan. "I don't like the idea that there is one-size-fits-all," Bellatti says. "Part of the success is not eating by the clock, or not eating by rules."

Paying attention to your hunger cues can help you eat more intuitively and make healthy eating a lifestyle that not only helps you lose weight but also keeps it off.

"Some days you might want a large dinner and other days you might just want a bowl of soup," Bellatti says. "As long as you're honoring your hunger, meaning that you're not just having a bowl of soup because you think you look bloated and you want to lose five pounds overnight."

Weight loss is a journey. While it can seem difficult, it may be helpful for you to think about how all the little changes can really add up.

Overall, finding small ways everyday to eat healthy foods, exercise, drink more water, and get enough sleep might end up making a big difference.

For more personalized recommendations to lose weight, you should consult with your doctor, who can help you develop an individual plan for your health needs.

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Kyle was trying to be honest about when his body image issues started, but he also wanted to be polite. My mom is in the room, so I dont want to say anything offensive, the 16-year-old California high schooler told me in an interview in January. But I dont know a single member of my family over 40 who hasnt been on Weight Watchers.

Early on at about 12 years old Kyle became anxious about his weight. With this history of diabetes and hereditary obesity, I was pretty certain that I needed to eat healthy, he said. Thats when he started to jog every morning. For lunch, he had a salad without dressing every day.

By 15, he was cramming hours of physical activity into each day, without eating much. I would leave the house at about 5:50 a.m., then run to the gym, work out for an hour, go to school for eight hours. Then I would go to dance rehearsals for four hours, and not make it home until about 10 p.m., Kyle said. Not only was I overtaxing my body and mind and everything, but I didnt eat any carbs. I was vegan. Pretty much tofu and lettuce, thats all I ate.

Kyle attributed some of his body insecurity to what he was reading and seeing in culture, notably in Harry Potter. Teenagers are supposed to shoot straight up, especially teenage boys. I mean, in Harry Potter, they talk about how without any work, Harry just shot up. And it made me realize a lot of my friends were that stereotypical teenage boy who had just grown 6 inches over the summer. And that wasnt happening with me, Kyle said. And that was very disappointing when I was getting messages from real life and the media that my body didn't fit into any of those ideal paradigms.

Kyles parents noticed that he had lost a significant amount of weight rapidly and started researching whether this could be a problem. Meanwhile, the teen thought the weight loss was evidence that he was on the right path. I thought losing weight was just a sign of a healthy diet and exercise, he said. So when he sat across from a panel of specialists a doctor, a dietician, and a psychotherapist and was given an atypical anorexia diagnosis, he was taken aback.

He was only half-listening when the specialists said he had to go to the hospital. I was like, OK, thats cool. I have a couple of tests this week. Can I go to the hospital next week or next month or something? No, they told him. They said, You have about an hour to pack, and we want you at the hospital by dinner.

When Kyle checked into the eating disorder ward at a California hospital, his heart rate was in the low 30s. (A normal resting heart rate is somewhere between 60 and 100 beats per minute.) I was so close to dying. My heart was beating once every two seconds, he told me. He spent two weeks in the hospital, on strict bed rest They wheel you everywhere. You cant walk. They dont want you exerting any energy whatsoever, he said before starting a therapy program.

Kyle is lucky on multiple fronts. Anorexia can be deadly the illness has a death rate as high as 10%. Even when it doesnt kill, the effects on the body are brutal: Your body enters a starvation state and begins to shut down. Essential organs like the liver and the kidneys begin to fail, then eventually, the heart and the brain. Luckier still: Kyles mother told me getting her son into the clinic that diagnosed him was not an easy feat; it took months. When Kyle got his diagnosis, he said he felt like his masculinity was stripped away.

During the two weeks Kyle spent in the eating disorder ward, he was surprised that he felt relief. Finally someone was seeing the pain that I was going through, saying this isnt healthy and I need to stop it. No one was applauding me for cutting out carbs, he said. Among the dozen patients in the ward, Kyle met two other men. It was the first time I realized: Hey, other boys go through this. One was a student at an amazing university; the other was looking at colleges. There were really smart, really strong boys who also got eating disorders.

He is now trying to come to grips with the lifelong consequences of his eating disorder. This is probably my biggest regret from all of this: If you see my growth chart, the day I started dieting, very soon after, I stopped growing and didnt realize it, Kyle said. Right now Im 58, and I was expected to be at least 510. Now Im done growing, and Ill never get those two or more inches back. And it was all because of a flawed body image and a flawed body perception.

That it took a hospitalization for Kyle to learn that other men have eating disorders is not a surprise. Studies suggest that men make up roughly 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 cases of eating disorders. But according to Dr. Blake Woodside, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto who is also medical director emeritus of Toronto General Hospital's program for eating disorders, in treatment settings, men are more like 1 in 20. Theres a lot of guys out there with eating disorders who never end up in treatment centers. Woodside stressed the importance of seeking help early. If youre concerned that you have an eating disorder, you want to treat that like youre concerned you have prostate cancer. So you wanna get it checked out.

Kyles name and identifying information, and the identifying information for most of the men we spoke to for this piece, have been changed. Nearly all of them expressed reticence being identified because they said they felt shame for being a man who has an eating disorder, a type of illness they once falsely understood was associated with women.

Jason Nagata, a physician and researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, is working on changing how we talk about eating disorders and men. He said that even the field of research is only beginning to address that men get eating disorders. The clinical guidelines that we have from the medical field are really based mostly on girls and women, Nagata said. As a result, a lot of boys and men go unrecognized and they have delays in getting care.

It used to be that to get a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, one of the criteria was that you had to miss periods, said Nagata, whose interest in researching eating disorders came from wanting to help more men. There are still guidelines in place today that just dont apply to men, he said. He added that the vast majority of eating disorder research has been done on women, and is based on the assumption that the person youre trying to diagnose is trying to lose weight. So the diagnostic questions end up missing worrying signs of disordered behavior. Many guys with eating disorders or with body image issues, theyre not trying to lose weight. Theyre actually trying to bulk up and be muscular.

Many guys with eating disorders or with body image issues, theyre not trying to lose weight. Theyre actually trying to bulk up and be muscular."

Between the rise of Instagram and TikTok, and the supremacy of the heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the last two decades have seen an acceleration in media and technological forces that distort mens body images. Now, young men are inundated with the pressure to have Captain Americas washboard abs and bodies devoid of an ounce of body fat. The v-shape broad shoulders, six-pack abs, smaller waist has become the male body ideal. Even men who are famous for their ripped physiques arent immune from the shaming that comes with those pressures.

But while men navigate these body image issues, theres a dearth of shared language and stories of the way they impact men. Many men starve themselves, or spend hours at the gym overexercising, or restrict their food intake, but theres still a stigma around how they talk about their relationships with their bodies.

James, a 29-year-old who lives in the UK, just finished seeing a therapist after getting a bulimia diagnosis back in 2010. He said his therapist saw 2030 patients a week, and I was the only man that he was seeing in the entire clinic. An eating disorder diagnosis is already a lonely and stigmatizing experience, but being the only man receiving therapy deepened the feeling of isolation and shame.

But it also made him realize how many men just arent getting the help they need. James had always been a swimmer, and when he arrived at an elite UK university in 2009, he started swimming with the schools team. Obviously, starting at university, the academic workload increases exponentially, he said.

As a competitive swimmer, James said he had a fixation on weight. With the pressures of maintaining a certain weight to perform at a competitive level, he found himself looking for something to control. I was focusing on food as a way to say, Oh, if I can control how much I eat, everythings kind of even-keeled.

After going home for the holidays at the end of the first semester, it flipped the other way, James said. All the big holidays, surrounded by food, can be difficult, with eating so often. And about a week later was the first time I would make myself sick.

What followed next is a cycle that would become familiar to James. I immediately felt much better about what I was stressed about. My feelings about my weight and emotion felt a bit better, he said. But that high is not the right word, but emotional release or whatever is temporary. Its pretty much always followed by lots of negative emotions and shame and disgust and disappointment.

It didnt take long for James to realize he had a problem. Just five weeks after he started making himself throw up, he remembered having a particularly bad day. I think I made myself sick like four times that day, James recalled. And I knocked on my neighbors door and had a chat about it. He encouraged me to email my parents, because I was very emotional at the time.

Immediately, Jamess parents sprang to action, consulting doctors. We spoke to my GP, and they referred me to the first place I received treatment. So its actually a very quick turnaround, he added. Im glad about this, because even with me receiving treatment so quickly, Im still dealing with the same issues long term. These could be very difficult, deep-rooted issues to work your way out of.

Ten years after his bulimia diagnosis, James feels that he is just now in a position to start pushing toward recovery. He started working with a therapist in 2015 and recently completed the therapy program. My therapist and I think we have the tools for me to continue my treatment by myself and recover, James said.

James is still trying to untangle the lingering effects of weighing yourself constantly and measuring yourself against other high-level athletes. Compared to the general population, I was exceptional. But in the pool of exceptional, I was at the bottom, he said. And this had immediate consequences. Swimming performance would equate the time the coaches would spend on you and your social status within the club hierarchy.

He expressed his frustration that for elite-level athletes, theres no thought of aftercare, for when someone leaves the sport. There are few resources to help athletes adjust how they eat or organize their life and free time as they transition from competing at a high level to being out of the sport altogether.

On top of that, comparison can exacerbate the impact of eating disorders. James is determined to let others know, however good a swimmer you are, or if you make that cut, it doesnt reflect on your worth as a person or your ability to be a good human being or have an impact on peoples lives. Hes also worried about how social media is affecting the generation of young boys coming up behind him: If you look at TV shows, the teenagers on them men and women are played by 25-, 26-year-olds in an incredible shape that, realistically, a 14-year-old isnt incapable of, he said.

James said hes now on the lookout for men who may be struggling. Im always hyperaware that just because someone looks fine, looks healthy, or average, you dont necessarily assume theres not anything difficult going on with them. On multiple occasions, he has tried to send a general signal to a person he suspects is having a hard time. I say, You can always talk to me if you want to, and try to leave the door open.

Leaving the door open is key. James said he doesnt start conversations about his eating disorder with friends, but will happily talk about it if they bring it up.

The ideal male body didnt always look like Chris Evans as Captain America. Harrison Ford didnt need abs to electrify audiences, and neither did Bruce Willis. They looked fit, sure, but part of the appeal was that they also looked like regular guys. But in 2021, being a teenage boy means having endured a dozen years of Marvel movie box office dominance, with an array of ripped superheroes serving as the most popular form of entertainment on the planet.

Its probably not an accident that the Marvel movies explosion of popularity coincided with an acute rise in body image anxiety in men. The superhero of the 21st century is bulkier and more buff and has overwhelming muscle definition basically everywhere.

Kyle told me he was taken aback by the news of John Krasinskis recent transformation. I know him from The Office as the sort of affable, friendly, not-super-ripped guy. And he went through this huge body transformation, and hell possibly play a superhero in a movie he said. I remember thinking: If youre a superhero and you have superpowers, whats the point of having six-pack abs?

There is some pushback against this ubiquitous ideal. Robert Pattinson refused to change his body to play Batman. He told GQ, if youre working out all the time, youre a part of the problem. Its a break from his ancestral Batmen Ben Affleck bulked up to play the role, and Christian Bale built up so much muscle, he couldnt fit into the Batsuit. Pattinson is having none of it. No one was doing this in the 70s, he said. He has a point: even in the 90s, Michael Keaton didnt need the big muscular look to don the suit.

Left: Michael Keaton in Batman (1989). Right: Ben Affleck in Justice League (2017).

Within the Marvel universe, the conversation is evolving. The movies will not suddenly withdraw from the unrealistic body image they helped advance, but at least when comedian Kumail Nanjiani revealed his body transformation to star in the upcoming Eternals, he made sure to note that it takes an extraordinary amount of resources to get there. I would not have been able to do this if I didnt have a full year with the best trainers and nutritionists paid for by the biggest studio in the world, he said. Im glad I look like this, but I also understand why I never did before. It would have been impossible without these resources and time.

While the ripped bodies dominate social media and movies, Dr. Nagata said we need new diagnoses to be more gender inclusive ones that cover the men who are preoccupied or obsessed with spending time at the gym, who may actually be objectively muscular, but they just dont see themselves that way. His research encourages rethinking our understanding of eating disorders. In the title, it implies its eating-related, but really, a lot of these guys are just excessively, compulsively exercising, Nagata said. We sometimes have people going to the gym, I kid you not, for 10 hours a day.

That type of overexercising can be dangerous, even if it flies under the radar. Even if guys are eating normal amounts of food, if theyre exercising for 10 hours a day, youre still going to get into a huge energy deficit, Nagata said. Your body can still get into starvation mode, and still have your heart shut down, or liver shut down, and all these dangerous things, even if youre not restricting food.

Jamal, in his late thirties, said the gym is a huge presence in my life. The business owner based in the Midwest estimates that he spends a good three hours a day at the gym. Most of it is spent on cardio. If Im not working out a certain amount of time, I dont eat, he said.

I know objectively and intellectually that weight can fluctuate for a lot of reasons that dont relate to actual weight gain or fat. I know about water retention and salt, all those things, Jamal told me. But I really dont leave the gym until I see a number on the scale that Im a little happier with. Sometimes that means two or three hours at the gym, sometimes it means a little bit longer, or sometimes it means multiple visits to the gym during the day.

Jamal recalls growing up pretty overweight, but losing a significant amount of weight when he got to college. The weight loss came with an unexpected downside: People are effusively complimentary when youre losing weight. And thats great to hear. It gives you an adrenaline boost, that sort of jolt of positivity. And you start to need it.

If Im not working out a certain amount of time, I dont eat."

Because of his fixation with people giving positive feedback, Jamal directed his energy toward managing the number on the scale. If Im really thirsty at night, I will resist any urge to have a glass of water. Objectively, obviously, I know water is good for you. Its not a bad thing to be drinking water. But I know that having that glass of water is going to result in my weight being up this many ounces or 1.2 pounds the next day. So I will decline to do it. He said that based on the number on the scale, he adjusts how many sips of coffee he drinks.

Jamal was seeing a therapist regularly. Though his reasons for going werent specifically about his relationship with food, that was a topic that came up a lot. But when the pandemic began and his therapist went virtual, he stopped. For whatever reason, the efficacy wasnt there. I wasnt able to feel the connection. It just got too removed through Zoom, he said.

Nagata was careful to note that while not all behaviors and diets and practices are disordered per se, the tipping point is when these behaviors to control your weight or appearance really start to become an obsession, or youre really preoccupied about them, and youre not getting enjoyment out of food or exercise, and its really becoming a compulsion.

Nagata worries about the ways social media compounds the problem. A lot of boys and men now more than ever have their bodies on display for social media, he told me. You can get lots of followers on Instagram or TikTok, and theres this whole new phenomenon of shirtless guys who are getting lots of likes through that.

I pushed back on this I grew up with Ushers abs on TV. How is this any different? I asked. Nagata offered that the music videos were something older generations watched, but it wasnt really something you participated in. And therein lies the difference: 10, 20 years ago, it was a little bit harder to produce your own content.

The way social media creates enormous pressure to adhere to unrealistic body standards is familiar stuff to Sam. The 27-year-old grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Haifa, Israel. By age 17, Sam said he knew he was gay. The gay world, and society as a whole, has what I would consider to be a damaging portrayal of what the gay stereotypical man should look like buff and ripped and blonde and super-high cheekbones, just the whole package, Sam said. Sam was born in Colombia and adopted as a baby by white parents. He added, Im shorter with darker features and thin, and getting that exposure to what the gay world looked like, knowing it wouldnt be something I could ever obtain, I started to think that maybe there is something I can obtain that is still desirable. And that, to me, was to be thin.

By the time he got to college, he was running 3540 miles a week and biking 2025 miles. He was also restricting food more and more. Sam described to me how this worked: I didnt feel pain to say, I can skip the dining hall today, and then, Oh wait, we can just skip lunch altogether. Or you can make excuses, like, Oh, I have class. The dining hall will be closed by the time I finish. He added, People with eating disorders are masters at justification. We can justify just about anything.

The justification extended to Sam hiding evidence that anything was wrong from his parents, even hiding a particularly worrying health development. After a routine physical, some of Sams blood results had come back obscure, and so his doctor ordered a brain MRI.

The doctor calls me, and he says, Well, we have good news and some not good news. Because of the results in your blood test, we had concerns that your body was throwing signals of a brain tumor. The good news is you dont have a brain tumor. The alternative is your body is throwing the signals because its starting to shut your organs down because you are so malnourished.

People with eating disorders are masters at justification. We can justify just about anything.

Sam remembered figuring out a way not to tell his parents the serious news hed just heard. I think all I shared was the fact that I dont have a brain tumor and left it at that, he told me. Even by the time Sam started therapy, he wasnt planning on changing how he was living. In my head, I had envisioned going for like a month to dot the is, and cross the ts, and say I did it and move on, he said. But thats not how it went. Finally, after so many years of running and depriving and staying away and not touching, the time and space to open up and to understand and fix, or maybe not fix, but reconcile all of the things that got me to the point of on the road to organ failure.

But even with therapy, Sam said he was stubborn. Even though I was getting professional help, I was also hell-bent on retaining the same build and physique that I had maintained at the peak times in my eating disorder. It took time and developing routines and strategies in therapy to begin to release those habits.

Its not a journey thats ever finished. But you can have good days. Sam cautions others who suspect theyre dealing with an eating disorder: If you think youre going to be able to dig your way out of it in a little bit of time, you wont. You just wont. Thats something I wish someone had told me. He added, Just start talking.

If youre dealing with an eating disorder and need someone to talk to, the National Eating Disorders Association helpline is 1-800-931-2237; for 24/7 crisis support, text NEDA to 741741.

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Supermodel Gigi Hadid said she doesn't feel pressure to lose weight quickly after giving birth to her and Zayn Malik's daughter Khai.

The 25-year-old spoke about the changes her body has undergone in the four months since delivering her baby in a Vogue profile published Thursday.

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Months before Hadid gave birth to Khai, the model told fans that her cheeks became rounder during her pregnancy.

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She continued, "Especially fashion month, when I was already, like, a few months preggo."

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"Most of it is just nonsense. But it can still hurt," she said.

Hadid said that people thought she "gave in" to the modeling industry by slimming down. However, she said it naturally happened because she wasn't playing volleyball or horseback riding nearly as much.

"If I could choose, I would have my a-- back and I would have the tits I had a few years ago. But, honestly, we can't look back with regret," she said.

Hadid added, "I loved my body then, and I love my body now."

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Adjusting your diet for weight loss is not a new concept, but its often framed as cutting certain ingredients out rather than adding beneficial ingredients in. However, the truth is that certain foods and drinks can actually expedite your weight loss, providing your body with health benefits that can go a long way. One of the easiest ways to reap the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolism-boosting benefits of certain ingredients is to add them to a hot drink.

With that in mind, keep reading for the matcha turmeric latte recipe that you should be drinking every morning to speed up your metabolism and lose weight quickly.

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Matcha has plenty of health benefits, particularly for those looking to lose weight.According to Healthline, "Some studies show that green tea extract helps increase metabolism and fat burning, both of which may aid weight loss."

Matcha also contains caffeine, which not only makes it a perfect breakfast drink, but can also increase your resting metabolic rate to make weight loss more attainable.

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Turmeric is a great ingredient if you're looking for some anti-inflammatory benefits.

BonnieBalk, registered dietitian and health & wellness expert for Maple Holistics, explains, "Beyond turmeric's popular appearance in curries, turmeric can make its debut in your tea mug. Among multitudes of research, studies show that curcumin, the natural chemical found in turmeric spice, is seen to help manage inflammation, anxiety, and hyperlipidemia, just to name a few."

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With these nutritional benefits in mind, incorporating this hot drink recipe into your regular morning routine is a great way to kickstart your metabolism and add in some antioxidants to your diet. Plus, the turmeric in this recipe can help you combat inflammation.

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Swimming is a low-impact cardio activity that may ease joint pain. Zena Holloway/Getty Images

Some of the best types of cardio exercise are running, cycling, swimming, walking, jumping rope, and HIIT.

Walking is the easiest cardio activity to incorporate into your life and may help boost your immune system.

For higher-intensity exercise, try activities like running or cycling to help with weight loss and reduce stress.

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Cardio exercises include any form of activity that causes your heart rate to increase and your breathing to quicken. They also condition your heart and lungs to work better.

Common forms of cardio include running, cycling, swimming, and walking. Each type has a ton of benefits that include weight loss, improved health, and stress reduction.

Here are some of the best types of cardio and the health benefits for each of them.

Running is one of the most popular forms of cardio exercises. Some people might opt to jog instead of run. Both activities are similar, the main difference between the two is that running is done at a faster rate.

People start running for different reasons, including weight loss, fitness maintenance, or just for fun. If you are new to running starting out with a jog or a brisk walk will prevent you from overexerting yourself too quickly.

Important: Be sure to stretch out your muscles before you run and cool down with light stretches afterward to prevent straining your muscles.

A large 2014 study found that running for even 5 or 10 minutes a day at slow speeds reduces the risks of death and cardiovascular diseases.

Running regularly has the following health benefits:

Strengthens your muscles, specifically your calves and glutes

Helps you to maintain a healthy weight

Lowers your blood pressure and cholesterol levels

When you think about cycling, you may flashback to cycling for leisure as a child. However, it's a great form of exercise that can get your heart pumping and build muscle without putting too much stress on your joints.

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"Cycling is a great low-impact way to get an aerobic workout," says Alexis Colvin, MD, an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon at Mount Sinai. "Cycling also helps to build leg muscles such as gluteal, hamstring, and calf muscles."

If you are thinking about taking up cycling, getting a bicycle for shorter commutes might be a good idea. For instance, if you work not too far from home, you can cycle to work instead of driving or taking the bus.

General advice: If you don't own a bicycle you could also sign up for spin classes at your local gym or health club - as stationary cycling still has many of the same health benefits.

Cycling is a low impact exercise, which makes it ideal for people of all ages. Some benefits of cycling you might enjoy include:

Swimming is another low-impact cardio exercise, which means that you can do it regularly without feeling too much strain. In fact, research shows that people find it easier to exercise for longer in the water than on land, without increased effort.

"Swimming is a great way to get a low-impact, complete body workout. You are working your upper body, core, and lower body," says Colvin.

It's a great idea to warm up with a bit of paddling before engaging in longer, more intense strokes when you swim. If you have a neck or shoulder injury, you should take care when swimming laps, to avoid worsening your injury.

Important: If you don't know how to swim, you might need a professional instructor to teach you at a local gym or recreation center. And if you are swimming outdoors, don't forget to apply some sunscreen.

Swimming has many health benefits, especially because it works out your whole body. Some benefits of swimming you might enjoy include:

Walking is the easiest cardio activity to start and incorporate into your daily life. You can walk to work, your favorite coffee shop, or just around your block during lunchtime instead of sitting at your desk. Walking doesn't require any special skill, only perhaps a pair of comfortable shoes.

Research has found that walking reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases from occurring by 31% and cuts down the risk of death by 32%. These benefits are equally apparent in both men and women.

Some benefits you might experience if you walk regularly include:

Helps to boost your immune system

Can help to ease joint pain

Reduces body fat

Increases muscle strength

Reduces the risk of developing heart disease

Though jumping rope might be a popular kid's game, it's also a great exercise option for people who are trying to keep fit, maintain their weight, or lose weight.

Jumping rope doesn't require any special skills - only a jump rope, ample space, and comfortable shoes. If you want to make it a little more challenging you can opt for weighted jump ropes.

Some health benefits of jumping rope include:

HIIT is an acronym for high-intensity interval training. It is also known as sprint interval training (SIT) or high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE). HIIT exercises are made up of a series of short or long intense exercises, followed by a low-intensity exercise or rest.

Some common HIIT exercises you can do include star jumps, squat jumps, reverse crunches, and burpees. The time frame for intense exercises usually ranges from less than 45 seconds to 2 or 4 minutes.

HIIT exercises can provide you with the following health benefits:

Cardio is a great way to stay healthy and fit. HIIT, running, cycling, swimming, walking and jumping rope are just some examples of cardio exercises you can do.

Other types of cardio exercises include dancing, boxing, rowing, and jumping jacks. You shouldn't worry too much about what the best kind of cardio to do is - as long as you find something you like and stick to it.

"There's no single 'best' type of cardio," Colvin says. "I typically recommend cardio activities to my patients depending on what they have access to, if they have any lower body problems, such as knee arthritis that could get aggravated with higher-impact activities, and what activities they enjoy and would be likely to stick with."

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Potatoes are a staple food around the world, featured in a variety of cuisines and popular dishes (1).

However, as theyre high in carbs and often served in highly processed forms, you may be curious whether you can eat them while following the paleo diet.

If youre new to the paleo diet, you should know that this way of eating focuses primarily on food quality. Specifically, it involves choosing whole, natural, unprocessed foods that are aligned with those that ancient hunter-gatherer societies may have eaten (2).

Generally, people who follow a paleo diet avoid grains, dairy, beans, and legumes, along with most added sugars and processed additives.

This article explains whether you can eat potatoes on the paleo diet.

Generally, unprocessed potatoes of all types can be part of a paleo diet.

Similarly to grains, which are off-limits on paleo, potatoes are starchy and rich in carbohydrates. However, potatoes are actually a type of starchy vegetable that grows underground, known as a tuber (2, 3).

In paleo circles, theres some debate about white potatoes because they are starchier than sweet potatoes and may raise your blood sugar levels more quickly.

However, when eaten with the skin, their nutrient composition is comparable to that of sweet potatoes. Therefore, they should be fine to eat in moderation on the paleo diet (4, 5).

As long as theyre free of additives, even frozen or dehydrated potatoes could be considered paleo as well.

Cooking methods can also make a difference in whether potatoes fit the paleo diet. For instance, homemade french fries would need to be baked or fried in a paleo-acceptable oil like coconut oil, while homemade mashed potatoes would need to be prepared without dairy.

Additionally, if youre doing a low carb or keto version of paleo, youll want to limit potatoes because of their carb content (3).

Keep in mind that potatoes, as well as other nightshade vegetables, such as eggplants and tomatoes, are off-limits on the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet, which resembles the paleo diet.

This protocol is an elimination diet typically followed by those with autoimmune conditions and other medical conditions to identify potential food triggers and improve symptoms.

Many people who follow the paleo diet are interested in optimizing their health, so the resistant starch content of potatoes may be of particular interest.

Resistant starch is a type of starch that your body cant easily digest. In this way, it behaves like dietary fiber. Resistant starch may help manage your blood sugar and blood fat levels, as well as help you absorb minerals more efficiently (6).

You can increase the resistant starch content of potatoes by heating and cooling them prior to eating. One example of a dish that would inherently contain resistant starch is cold potato salad, which can easily be made using paleo ingredients (1, 7).

Unless youre doing a low carb version of paleo or the AIP diet, unprocessed potatoes can be part of your diet. Depending on how theyre prepared, potatoes can be a good source of resistant starch, a unique type of fiber with some interesting health benefits.

On the other hand, many potato products arent appropriate for the paleo diet.

Its important to check the ingredient list before you discount any item in particular, but in general, the following potato-based foods wouldnt be considered paleo:

Unprocessed potatoes can be included on the paleo diet, while processed forms like potato chips or dehydrated mashed potatoes should not be included.

Unprocessed potatoes and potatoes that are cooked with paleo-friendly ingredients can be part of the paleo diet, which focuses on unprocessed foods and limits grains, legumes, and dairy.

Potatoes also contain resistant starch, a type of fiber that may offer some promising health benefits, such as improved blood sugar control.

However, certain potato products, such as those made with dairy or highly processed additives, arent considered paleo.

Unless youre following a low carb version of paleo or the AIP diet, unprocessed potatoes can be an excellent, nutritious addition to your diet.

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