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People who have had surgery to remove part of the lymphatic system are at risk of developing lymphedema, a buildup of fluid in soft bodily tissues. Other risk factors for lymphedema include inflammatory disorders, venous conditions, obesity, and immobility.

The lymphatic system is responsible for maintaining fluid levels in the bodily tissues and removing fluids that leak from blood vessels. It is also a critical part of the immune system. If lymph vessels become damaged or blocked, lymphedema can develop.

Lymphedema is the accumulation of protein-rich fluids in the tissues. It causes swelling, heaviness, tight or thickened skin, and repeated skin infections. It progresses over time, so prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential.

This article looks at lymphedema in more detail, including the risk factors and treatment options.

The risk factors for lymphedema vary depending on whether the condition is primary or secondary.

Primary lymphedema is genetic. It happens when there are faults in the genes responsible for the development of the lymphatic system, meaning that it cannot drain fluid as it should. The main risk factor for primary lymphedema is having close family members with the condition.

Secondary lymphedema is the result of another condition that affects the lymphatic system. The risk factors include:

Certain people are more likely than others to get lymphedema. These individuals include those with:

Additionally, people who have had cancer surgery that involves lymph node removal or received radiation therapy as part of cancer treatment are more likely to get lymphedema.

Although lymphedema can be a problem after surgery or radiation therapy for nearly any type of cancer, it is most common in:

One of the jobs of the lymphatic system is to transport fluid that contains waste material, or lymph, away from tissues and organs. Lymph consists of various substances, such as:

However, the lymphatic system is complex. It consists of many small vessels that branch out from the larger vessels and lymph nodes. The cause of lymphedema is abnormalities in these vessels.

If any part of the lymphatic system becomes blocked or damaged, lymph can build up in the tissues, causing swelling.

People with primary lymphedema may have the condition from birth, or it can appear later. Primary lymphedema is rare and affects just 1 in 100,000 individuals. Secondary lymphedema is more common, affecting about 1 in 1,000 people in the United States.

Lymphedema progresses over time, so early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Whenever possible, doctors should refer the person with lymphedema to a specialist.

The treatment for lymphedema may involve:

Doctors may also suggest surgical options, including:

People with mobility impairments may also benefit from speaking with occupational therapists or physical therapists who specialize in lymphedema for advice and support.

No, there is no cure for lymphedema. However, with early diagnosis and treatment, doctors can manage the condition and reduce its physical and emotional impact.

Lymphedema therapy and surgery can help lessen the symptoms. Following surgery, people often see a reduction in the circumference or volume of their limbs over several months. They may also see improvements in symptoms such as tightness and heaviness.

Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling in the soft tissues. The main risk factor for primary lymphedema is a family history of the condition, as it is genetic. Secondary lymphedema has many risk factors, including some cancer treatments, injury, inflammatory diseases, and infections.

The condition occurs when there is a problem with the lymphatic vessels, which drain lymph from tissues. This leads to a buildup of fluid.

Treatment may include manual lymphatic drainage, which is a type of massage that moves lymph through the body. DLT, medications, exercise, and compression garments may also be part of a persons treatment plan.

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For as long as I can recall I have been quite averse to certain foods. I hated the consistency of tomatoes, the texture and smell of bananas, and the way yogurt was just smooth. I just put it down to disliking certain foods that was how my family saw it, too.

I would insist my sandwiches be made without butter because I didnt like the coating on my tongue after eating it. I loathed touching raw meat, particularly chicken, because the smell drove me up the wall, and the texture felt almost slimy.

Jelly, processed meats, and anything with multiple components, like trifle, made my skin crawl. It was sensory overload and I couldnt seem to process it. Some days I would get frustrated with myself because I would suddenly be overwhelmed even by foods I did enjoy, like avocado, eggs, or cheese.

I couldnt understand why it was such an uphill battle just to eat something. The sense of overwhelm was so severe that I would unconsciously avoid eating after experiencing a reaction to a particular food.

I was diagnosed with ADHD in my mid-20s, and up until that point had no idea I was neurodiverse. Suddenly everything made sense difficulties at school, being too talkative, struggling with focus and concentration, overthinking and anxiety, so many elements of my life made sense.

I had no idea just how severely ADHD had impacted my life, and how it affected my everyday experience. It was both a relief to finally have an answer for so many things I had experienced and incredibly frustrating and painful because I felt resentful about the difficulties I had faced.

I was upset because had I known sooner, I would likely have had better tools to deal with the disorder.

My therapist and I discussed my issues with sensory overload, which manifested in multiple ways sensitivity to lights, loud sounds, crowded spaces, and even textures of my clothes and blankets.

It dawned on me that my issues with textures, smells and consistencies in relation to food could absolutely be due to ADHD. I decided to consult the internet, and found out about avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), an eating disorder associated with those with ADHD and autism.

The research indicated it was similar to anorexia but with a key difference people with ARFID have no interest in body weight, size, shape, or body image, which is commonly seen in people who deal with anorexia.

I had no idea that ADHD could play any kind of role in the issues I had faced with food all my life. I couldnt really understand it or find an abundance of resources for the lay person about the connection between ADHD and disordered eating.

Some research seems to indicate that sensory issues could be an important factor in ARFID. This is very much aligned with my experiences: I have no desire to lose weight, nor do I have any interest in my body image, but I tend to restrict my eating and lose weight anyway because of a severe reaction to food that causes major anxiety about eating.

I tend to worry and become anxious a long time before meals, when I go to new restaurants, or visit someone elses home for a meal.

I worry that the texture, scent, consistency or even appearance of a dish may unsettle me to the point of not eating for hours on end.

My therapist and I have discussed the issue at length and thankfully, as a neurodivergent woman herself, she truly understands and is able to speak and relate to me in a way that is comforting. Her recommendation to work with an occupational therapist to deal with the sensitivity has been helpful.

ARFID is exceptionally difficult to deal with because it completely shifts your life, and makes it difficult to socialize without being hyperfocused on the gaze of others. Generally speaking, people have no idea about ARFID so it can seem like someone is just being difficult or a picky eater, which is not the reality.

I wish I could just complete a meal without quitting because the smell was overwhelming it is just not that simple to navigate.

It is a part of ADHD that is incredibly hard to navigate, it is difficult to explain to people. It is not something we talk about often when we speak about ADHD.

It is so rare to hear about ARFID that the general public seems puzzled when I attempt to explain my eating habits and their link to ADHD.

It isnt seen as one of the main symptoms to look out for, and in my experience, it took multiple individuals commenting on my weight loss, and my own realization that I avoid multiple foods and often skip meals because I am overwhelmed by the sensory overload to become conscious of it.

After a significant battle with attempting to force myself to eat and just ending up overwhelmed and physically unwell, I decided to reach out to experts to discuss the experience I had been having.

My issues with eating and sensitivity around particular things seemed to be heightened when I was overwhelmed, in general. It seemed to exacerbate the symptoms.

One of the ways in which I have been able to manage my situation has been by consulting experts, prepping meals beforehand so I avoid feeling overwhelmed, and working with an occupational therapist to manage my sensory issues.

Neurodivergence is a complicated issue and one that is multifaceted. Our experiences would likely be easier, and our symptoms managed sooner if regarded holistically and not just as focus- and hyperactivity-related issues.

This would not make sensory issues go away entirely but it would provide the tools to better manage these sensitivities.

Assessing what situations I am fairly comfortable with and the things that distress me has allowed me to open up in a safe environment and slowly work on exposure therapy.

We need to have conversations about ADHD that are wide and varied. The condition isnt the same for everyone, and it would help many if we viewed it holistically and treated the multiple parts of this disorder.

Having conversations about ADHD and comorbidities like ARFID could be life-saving to some, it could provide answers, and even encourage others to seek professional help for their disordered eating before it causes long-term effects on the body.

In my view, we have a long way to go in having open conversations without the stigma about these kinds of symptoms that everyone shies away from. No one wants to talk about disordered eating, yet it is stigmatized despite the fact that it is not a rarity.

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Individuals with overweight or obesity had an average weight loss of 10.6% over 3 to 5 years when managed with anti-obesity medications, according to a new study presented at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Societys annual meeting.

To determine the connection between anti-obesity medications and weight loss management, the researchers performed a retrospective observational study of adults aged 18 to 75 years. For the study, 428 patients were observed and treated for obesity or overweight at a weight management center between April 2014 and April 2016.

A start and end date for the use of US Food and Drug Administrationapproved and off-label anti-obesity medication was determined through chart review. The total exposure to each medication was measured through the patients self-reports. The most common anti-obesity medications used were metformin (76.2%), phentermine (31.1%), topiramate (30.8%), bupropion (29.9%), and semaglutide (24.5%).

The researchers followed the patients for a mean 4.4 years. The median initial BMI was 34.3 kg/m2. The patients were organized into 4 weight categories: overweight (19%), class 1 obesity (35%), class 2 (25%), and class 3 (20%). The researchers defined weight regain as greater than 3% of the nadir weight when analyzing the data. Analysis showed that the median time to achieving nadir weight was 1.9 years with an average weight change of 10.6% (-10.9 kg) from the first visit.

This study demonstrates clinically significant long-term weight loss maintenance can be achieved with pharmacotherapy and lifestyle interventions, the researchers concluded.

Jessica Ganga

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Weintraub M, Andre C, DAngelo D, Tchang B, Aronne L, Shukla A. Long-term weight loss maintenance with obesity pharmacotherapy: a 5-year retrospective study. Paper presented at: ENDO 2022; June 11-14, 2022; Atlanta, GA. Accessed June 27, 2022. doi:10.1002/osp4.575

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Right now, more than 67 per cent of Australian adults are overweight or obese*, and if current trends continue, more than 18 million Australians will struggle with an unhealthy weight by the year 2030.

Theres no denying it is a chronic health issue in Australia, but its time we move away from the shame and blame that often comes with conversations about weight gain, weight control and weight loss.

Thats because up to 80 per cent of our weight is determined by our genes.

With biological factors playing such a large role in determining our metabolism and weight, sometimes simply changing our diets or increasing our levels of exercise just isnt enough to lose weight or keep it off.

Obesity is not simply a matter of someones lack of effort or self-control, but a biological issue influenced by our genetics.

Thats why Juniper has developed a comprehensive weight management program different to anything youve tried before.

Junipers Weight Reset Program is designed for long-term results. Think of it as a modern, medical reset for your metabolic health.

Through a combination of medical expertise, health coaches, medication and lifestyle changes, the mind and bodys approach to food is shifted. Medication approved for weight management is prescribed by doctors, addressing weight on a biological level.

Its an industry leading, evidence-based program, backed by medical doctors, dietitians, and endocrinologists. Plus, the focus isnt solely on losing weight, but on successfully keeping it off long-term.

Patients form sustainable habits that stick through a holistic approach to weight management that combines medication with health coaching.

The Weight Reset program is designed to help patients form sustainable habits that stick.

Juniper

A breakthrough daily medication made of a hormone that already exists in our gut is used to regulate appetite, manage cravings, and slow the metabolic system.

Over time, it safely lowers the bodys set point the weight your body naturally works to maintain on a biological level.

But its not just about medication: Junipers Weight Reset Program is a holistic and comprehensive approach. Along the way, patients receive ongoing health coaching from dieticians and medical experts and have access to a community of like-minded women for support.

Physical, mental, and biometric health is tracked in weekly check-ins with a medical doctor, with regular adjustments made to each and every program along the way.

The evidence-based program is backed by medical doctors, dietitians, and endocrinologists.

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Of course, every weight loss journey is different, and the program is designed to be tailored for your individual needs.

On average, through Junipers Weight Reset Program, 25 per cent of patients lose more than 10 per cent of their body weight after five months, with a 2020 study from the International Journal of Obesity finding that patients lost 12 per cent of their body weight in 52 weeks using the same class of medications, combined with behavioural changes.

The program is designed so that after 12 months, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels are lowered. Plus, energy levels, sleep quality and overall confidence will be improved, and patients will have built strong habits to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.

To learn more about Junipers Weight Reset Program and how you can regain control of your health, speak to an Aussie GP today at myjuniper.com.

Brought to you by Juniper.

* Australian Bureau of Statistics. National Health Survey: First Results, 2017-18. Canberra: ABS; 2018.

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Many things in life require patience, and losing weight is one of them. A weight-loss journey also requires consistency, with a constant focus on the basics. What this means is eating less than you consume, performing lots of strength training, and getting in regular cardio workouts as well. That's why we've put together a super-effective cardio workout that's great for faster weight loss. Read on to jump on this regimenyou will not be disappointed. And next up, don't miss The 6 Best Exercises for Strong and Toned Arms in 2022, Trainer Says.

Your cardio sessions should be challenging and include fitness choices you can do routinely over the week. When it comes to choosing the right equipment for cardio, I recommend the exercise bike. The benefits of working out on a stationary bike or cycling are plenty. They make your heart, muscles, and lungs stronger, in addition to enhancing the stream of oxygen and blood through the body. This could result in improved sleep, lower blood pressure, greater energy, less stress, enhanced memory, and even a mood boost.

Plus, according to Healthline, the stationary bike can be a key player in your weight loss journey. Depending on how much you weigh and how intense your bike workout is, you could torch over 600 calories every hour with this kind of regimen.

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When toning down, a great plan is to blend in both steady-state and interval training, so that you benefit from the best of both worlds. When you're trying to lose fat at a fast pace, I recommend you place a strong emphasis on interval-style training for your conditioning work. My reasoning is simpleintervals burn more calories and fat than steady state. With interval training, make your workout challenging, but don't overdo it. It's important to not compromise your recovery. It's also crucial to make a plan you can maintain long-term, not just for a weight-loss period.

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I have a cardio workout that will result in faster weight loss. Check out this interval-style routine you can do on a stationary bike that'll help you burn calories and body fat:6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

1. Work 30 seconds, rest 10 seconds2. Work 30 seconds, rest 10 seconds3. Work 15 seconds, rest 15 seconds4. Work 30 seconds, rest 30 seconds5. Work 20 seconds, rest 20 seconds6. Work 20 seconds, rest 10 seconds7. Work 10 seconds, rest 10 seconds8. Work 10 seconds, rest 40 seconds9. Work 15 seconds, rest 15 seconds10. Work 15 seconds, rest 45 seconds

For more mind and body news, be sure to check out Slim Down a Thick Waistline With This No-equipment Workout, Trainer Says and Lose Your Gut in Your 40s With 5 Easy Strength Exercises, Trainer Says.

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Overweight is defined as having a body mass index of 30 or greater; a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight.Tibor Kolley/The Globe and Mail

Its estimated that adults gain, on average, one to two pounds a year. For some people, this gradual creep could lead to overweight or obesity.

Preventing weight gain is a fundamental objective of health authorities worldwide. Even modest annual weight gain in adults with overweight and obesity has been linked to an increased risk of chronic illness, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.

The good news: you dont have to make major changes to your diet to prevent incremental weight gain. Instead, studies have found that adopting a small change approach cutting 100 to 200 calories a day by eating less, exercising more or a combination of the two can do the trick.

The latest study to investigate the small change approach, published earlier this year in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, involved 320 sedentary adults, average age 52, living with overweight or obesity.

Obese is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater; a BMI of 25 to 29.9 is considered overweight. BMI is calculated as your weight in kilograms divided by the square of your height in metres. (Use an online calculator to determine your BMI.)

For the trial, participants were assigned to a small change approach (SCA) or monitoring alone (MA) for two years. Those in the SCA group were counselled to cut 100 calories from their daily diet and increase daily steps by 2,000 (about 20 minutes).

People in the MA (control) group were asked to maintain their usual diet and physical activity.

Both groups had their weight monitored regularly over the two-year study. Participants had their weight measured once again one year after the trial ended.

I want to lose weight. Should I focus on diet or exercise?

Compared with monitoring only, the small change approach led to a weight loss of two pounds (versus one pound) over the first 15 months of the study. At the two-year mark and one year later, prevention of weight gain did not differ between the two groups; both groups did not gain weight.

The finding that the MA group did not gain weight over the study surprised the researchers. One reason may be that simply having weight monitored on a regular basis can lead to positive behavioural change. Its also possible that being in a study can cause people to do better.

When the researchers looked at overweight participants (versus participants with obesity), however, they found that weight gain was prevented in the SCA group while the MA group gained weight. These findings are consistent with those of a 2016 trial conducted in 599 young adults with overweight.

The latest study enrolled prominently white people and 77 per cent were female so the findings may not be transferable to other groups.

Making small tweaks to diet and exercise is easier to integrate into your everyday life and maintain long-term than bigger lifestyle changes required to lose weight.

A number of randomized controlled trials have found that large dietary changes are effective for short-term weight loss but, over time, weight regain is common.

A more reasonable and achievable goal, many experts contend, may be to focus on preventing weight gain.

According to Dr. Robert Ross, the lead study author and professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queens University, Kingston, Ont., preventing people moving from overweight to obesity is associated with health benefits regardless of your body weight.

For Canadians to adopt the small change approach, though, requires a change in expectations. If we can make subtle and sustainable changes eating a healthy diet, sitting less, moving more and appreciate that preventing weight gain is associated with health benefit, then weve made progress, says Dr. Ross.

To prevent weight from creeping up, aim to cut 100 to 200 calories daily through diet, exercise or both.

For example, eat one medium orange instead of drinking 12 ounces of orange juice to save 117 calories. Skip the cheese slice on your sandwich to drop 115 calories. Reduce your portion size of brown rice by one-half-cup to lose 128 calories.

Add one less tablespoon of cooking oil when sauting and save 120 calories. Try 2% milk instead of 10% cream in your coffee to cut 80 calories per one-quarter-cup.

Twenty minutes of brisk walking, 12 minutes of hiking, 10 minutes of moderate cycling and 8 minutes of swimming (breaststroke) all burn roughly 100 calories for a 170-pound person.

Leslie Beck, a Toronto-based private practice dietitian, is director of food and nutrition at Medcan. Follow her on Twitter @LeslieBeckRD

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WASHINGTON Yo-yo dieting increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes, warns new research.The study conducted in rats suggests that dramatic swings in calories consumed have long-term impacts on cardiovascular health and metabolism.

Scientists at Georgetown University say that their findings offer potential insights into the long-term impacts of weight-loss diets, as well as involuntary reductions in food intake caused by food insecurity.Most previous studies in humans and animals have focused on the short-term impacts of weight loss, but less is known about how cycles of weight loss and gain may affect long-term health.

For the new study, researchers divided 16 rats into two groups. One group received a normal amount of food throughout, while the other group experienced three cycles of a restricted diet: 60 percent of their normal daily food intake, followed by three weeks of a normal diet.At the end of the study period, the research team used ultrasound to assess the rats cardiac and renal functioning and blood tests to assess insulin sensitivity, a measure of how the body processes sugar.

We found that animals going through several cycles of weight loss and body weight recovery had reduced heart and kidney function at the end, says studyfirst author Dr. Aline de Souza, a postdoctoral fellow at the university, in a statement.They also had more insulin resistance, which can be a cause for diabetes.Even though the animals look to be healthy after recovery from the diet, their heart and metabolism are not healthy.

She says the findings also raise questions about public health in light of the COVID pandemic, such as whether people who had trouble accessing food as a result of lockdowns and economic impacts face increased risk of cardiovascular problems in the years ahead.

Our data supports the need for additional research in people to find out if individuals who do cycles of very restrictive diets to lose weight are at higher risk of developing heart problems later in life, says de Souza.We still need to do more studies in this field but the findings suggest the more restrictive the diet is, the worse the health outcomes may be.Weight loss diets need careful consideration of long-term health, especially if rapid weight loss is being contemplated as an option.

The researchers believe that changes in gene expression in response to caloric restriction could alter biological pathways that regulate blood pressure and insulin metabolism.

Dr de Souza presented the findings at the American Physiological Society annual meeting in Philadelphia.

South West News Service writer Stephen Beech contributed to this report.

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The obesity epidemic in the U.S. puts physicians in a tight spot. In their efforts to break through on this stubborn chronic health condition, they may get questions from patients about taking dietary supplements to lose weight or maintain weight loss. But they should be aware that over-the-counter weight loss products are neither reviewed nor approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety or efficacy, and medical ethics prohibit doctors from recommending them.

Following are highlights from an article published in the AMA Journal of Ethics (@JournalofEthics) by Melinda M. Manore, PhD, RDN, emeritus professor of nutrition in the School of Biological and Population Sciences at Oregon State University, and Megan Patton-Lopez, PhD, RDN, associate professor of public health at Western Oregon University.

Using the hypothetical case of a 42-year-old Latina with a high body mass index and a history of dieting for weight loss, the authors explored three crucial facts about over-the-counter products, as well as how physicians can support by promoting culturally and individually sensitive weight-management strategies backed by science.

Unknown safety and efficacy

The FDA does not review or approve nonprescription, over-the-counter dietary supplements for safety or efficacy and does not require certification of substance purity on labels, although it does require listing of all ingredients, the authors noted.

Supplement manufacturers sometimes add adulterantssuch as sibutramine, fenfluramine, laxatives and diureticsto spur weight loss, even though its illegal to do so.

Research on over-the-counter weight loss supplements shows that these products have little efficacy and pose potentially serious risk of harm, the authors wrote. Clinical studies for weight-loss supplements typically include only one or two ingredients in a trial, lack a control group, are not double-blinded and require lifestyle changes.

Learn more with a CME course on dietary supplements from the AMA and FDA.

Five drugs are now approved by the for long-term weight management in adults: orlistat, phentermine/topiramate, naltrexone/bupropion extended release, liraglutide and semaglutide. Find out more with JN Learning video, Pharmacotherapy for Obesity.

Questionable ingredients

Weight-loss supplements typically rely on one or more of four mechanisms, the authors noted: Blocking carbohydrate or fat absorption, increasing metabolism and fat burn, changing body composition, or suppressing appetite.

The problem is that their ingredients arent well studied and, at higher intakes, may be unsafe. For example, consuming more than 400 mg per day of caffeine can cause insomnia, irritability, heart palpitations and anxiety.

Other substances similarly appear to be safe at low levels, but over-the-counter products are not required to list their total contents, so consumers can never be sure how much they are getting in a dose or a serving.

The May 2022 issue of AMA Journal of Ethics further explores underregulated supplements.

What to recommend instead

Weight loss and management are challenging in our current environment of readily available energy-dense foods and a sedentary lifestyle, the authors wrote. Telling the patient to eat less and exercise more does not work.

More to the point, there is no magic formula for weight loss, they noted, and research has shown extreme weight loss approaches do not work for most patients and can even slow metabolism. Measured approaches are more effective.

Almost any diet that reduces energy intake will produce weight loss if followed. Explaining dynamic energy balance and the many factors that contribute to ones body weight will help reduce patients guilt about past weight loss failures, the authors wrote. Clinicians should emphasize moderate, achievable weight loss and health goals and the importance of lifelong healthy lifestyle changes over quick, dramatic weight loss.

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Photo (c) Mukhina1 - Getty ImagesA new study conducted by researchers from Rutgers University explored how consumers eating habits while dieting may affect their food choices long-term. According to their findings, eating more protein while on a diet may prompt consumers to choose healthier options overall.

The impact of self-selected dietary protein on diet quality has not been examined before, to our knowledge, like this, said researcher Anna Ogilvie. Exploring the connection between protein intake and diet quality is important because diet quality is often suboptimal in the U.S., and higher-protein weight loss diets are popular.

For the study, the researchers analyzed data from over 200 overweight or obese men and women between the ages of 24 and 75 involved in a six-month clinical trial. The participants followed a calorie-deficit diet for the duration of the study, and they recorded everything they ate. The team then assessed the quality of their diets to understand how healthy the participants were eating.

While the researchers recommended that the participants allot 18% of their daily calories to protein, the participants fell into two groups: 18% of calories coming from protein or 20% of calories coming from protein. Though the team found that both groups lost the same amount of weight, eating more protein improved the participants diets overall.

Those who ate more protein were more likely to adopt other healthier eating habits. The study showed that higher-protein eaters reached for sugary foods less often and for green vegetables more often. Additionally, eating more protein helped the participants retain more of their lean muscle mass, as opposed to eating less protein on a regular basis.

The researchers hope that these findings highlight the benefits associated with eating diets higher in protein, as they can help consumers adopt healthier habits long-term.

Its somewhat remarkable that a self-selected, slightly higher protein intake during dieting is accompanied by higher intake of green vegetables, and reduced intake of refined grains and added sugar, said researcher Sue Shapses. But thats precisely what we found.

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There are so many different diets out there that it can often be bewildering for anyone looking to get in shape or at least shed a few pounds. It seems everyone is looking for the secret to losing weight without having to go without their favourite foods and cherished treats.

That's one reason why the much-vaunted Keto diet has won over so many fans - among ordinary dieters as much as TV celebrities. The popular diet, you see, is fat-heavy, with advocates claiming you can still indulge in the odd hamburger or bacon roll.

Many people swear by the Keto diet, crediting it with helping them to slim down where other diets failed them. Its main principle is reducing the amount of sugars and carbohydrates you consume.

READ MORE: 10 foods that can help you burn fat including broccoli, green tea and eggs

Nutrition expert and author Lauryn Lax at BreakingMuscle.com, the fitness website, warns that the Keto diet is not for everyone. She goes onto explains that, in some cases, it can actually do more harm than good.

Revealing why some diets may not be working for their adherents, Dr Lax said: "Having a better diet is often at the forefront of many peoples minds, however, with so many different types of diets, it can be overwhelming to know the right way to achieve your nutrition goals."

Lauryn suggested that some groups of people may find that the keto diet may not work as well for some women. In some instances, 'women who have issues with their blood sugar or insulin resistance have found ketogenic diets beneficial as a short-term dietary approach'.

'However, women who have their blood sugar under control, but have some adrenal fatigue or hormone imbalances, have found a ketogenic diet more harmful in the long run.'

In these instances, she suggests that certain bodies may react better to other diets, with some doing better with more carbs, while others do better with more fat.

She also outlined key aspects that may be the reason behind why your diet isn't working, including not eating enough berries or citrus, or not paying enough attention towards your food when it comes to chewing or assessing your level of hunger. Being stressed about you diet could also have an effect.

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