Rhonda Patrick· PhD
The diet was centered on consuming foods with higher protein and fiber density—targeting at least 7 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber per 100 calories.
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The diet was centered on consuming foods with higher protein and fiber density—targeting at least 7 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber per 100 calories.
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The greater the dietary protein and fiber density, the more weight participants lost, with some achieving up to a 13% reduction in body weight during the study period.
If you want to lose weight, consider focusing on getting a greater portion of your total calories from protein and fiber.