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How to Lose Belly Fat — Whalespan

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How to Lose Belly Fat

Paul Saladino10m · 2022-11-01

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✓Well SupportedAn animal-based diet consisting of meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy may help with gut issues or autoimmune conditions.✓Well SupportedEliminating vegetables from the diet may improve overall health and longevity for individuals with autoimmune or unresolved health issues.✓Well SupportedUltra-processed foods lead to approximately 500 more calories consumed daily and weight gain compared to minimally processed foods.✓Well SupportedEating less ultra-processed food and more unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods like meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy is recommended for health.Well Supported

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A Westernized dietary pattern, characterized by processed foods, increases hunger by hijacking satiety mechanisms.

✓Well SupportedAncestral peoples and hunter-gatherers likely consumed a wide variety of organ meats, including testicles, heart, spleen, pancreas, kidney, and liver.

✕Not SupportedMost dietary strategies for weight loss focus on reducing calorie intake from poor quality foods rather than improving food quality.

◐Partially SupportedJunk food, particularly seed oils, may stimulate cannabinoid receptors, leading to satiety disorders and overeating.

◐Partially SupportedCutting out processed foods can lead to weight loss without calorie counting due to increased fullness, energy, and nutrient intake.

◐Partially SupportedProcessed foods, seed oils, and processed sugars must be eliminated from the diet to lose weight.

✕Not SupportedKeto diets are not ideal for metabolically healthy individuals seeking optimal athletic performance, though a lower-carb approach may benefit those with significant weight to lose or diabetes.

◐Partially SupportedTo lose belly fat, do not count calories, cut out processed foods, and eat real foods including meat, organs, fruit, honey, and raw dairy.

◐Partially SupportedReal foods like meat, organs, fruit, and vegetables increase nutrient density, improve satiety, decrease hunger hormones, and lead to effortless weight loss while improving overall health.

◐Partially SupportedEating real, unprocessed foods without counting calories improves health and leads to effortless weight loss.

✕Not SupportedLong-term ketogenic diets can lead to electrolyte and hormone issues, whereas including carbohydrates from sources like fruit and honey is beneficial long-term.

✕Not SupportedCalorie counting without improving food quality leads to hormonal decline, reduced basal metabolic rate, sleep disturbances, and weight loss plateaus.

◐Partially SupportedA Paleolithic diet of meat, fruit, and vegetables led to weight loss in participants over two weeks due to increased satiety.