Calorie Myth Busters

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Hilary Walke on Apr 13, 2009 at 12:38PM

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Myth: Cutting carbs rather than calories is more effective weight loss

According to a recent study from The New England Journal of Medicine, a cut back in calories is a more effective diet than one that calls for low protein, carbohydrates or fat. All in all, it’s not the time of day, the combinations or the nutrition content of the food you eat—it’s the plain and simple amount of calories you’re consuming that will really help you manage your weight in the long run.

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Calorie Myth Busters

Myth: Cutting carbs rather than calories is more effective weight loss