Body fat is not gained or lost based on the types of foods we eat, but on the amount of food we eat — both in
terms of overall calorie intake, and the macronutrient breakdown of said calories.
Again, this doesn't mean you need to never have these foods, it just means you need to consume them in moderation and be mindful
of your overall calorie intake if you're going to indulge.
The Twinkie and Mcdonald's men lost the weight in the way that they did to prove a point more than anything — that weight is ultimately a
function of overall calories, and not what kind of food you eat.
The availability of the cheaper - than - sugar sweeteners starting in the U.S. in the 1970s appears to have helped boost the
number of overall calories people imbibe.
Those who eat a lot of sugar or refined carbohydrates are at risk of low chromium levels, as simple sugars can increase excretion in the urine — particularly when it comprises 35 %
of overall calories or more [1].
In every cup of avocado, there's 25g of fat, which makes up 82 %
of its overall calories.