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Researchers Unveil the Key to Unlocking the Success of Intermittent Fasting Diets

Study Suggests What You Eat Matters More Than When You Eat for Weight Loss: Time-Restricted Eating Findings

The debate between time-restricted eating and calorie restriction for weight loss has been ongoing, with a new study from Johns Hopkins University shedding light on the topic. The study suggests that while time-restricted eating may not directly lead to weight loss, it can still be beneficial for treating obesity by helping individuals naturally eat fewer calories.

Researchers conducted a 12-week trial where they assigned participants to either a time-restricted eating diet or a less restrictive diet. Both groups consumed the same number of calories daily, but the time-restricted group could only eat during specific hours of the day. Surprisingly, both groups lost a similar amount of weight by the end of the trial, indicating that the key to weight loss may be the amount of calories consumed rather than the timing of meals.

While calorie restriction remains important for weight loss, time-restricted eating could still be a helpful tool for managing obesity. Intermittent fasting, as a form of time-restricted eating, has been shown to help people lose weight and improve blood glucose levels. However, more research is needed to determine the long-term sustainability and safety of time-restricted eating for weight loss.

The full findings of the study are published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, providing valuable insights into the ongoing debate on dieting and weight loss. If you have any tips on science stories or questions about dieting, you can reach out to Newsweek at science@newsweek.com. Stay informed and stay healthy!

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