Do you need to count BJU to lose weight: the answer is no

04.04.2024 21:17

The abbreviation “BZHU”, which stands for “proteins, fats and carbohydrates”, is familiar to anyone who has ever tried to lose weight.

But is it really worth monitoring the ratio of these nutrients in your diet if your goal is to lose weight? The answer is a clear no.

The whole point is that fat melts not because of the ratio of macronutrients, but because of the overall reduction in caloric content of the diet.

How to achieve this?

Try to reduce the amount of processed foods on your table.

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These include semi-finished products, sausages and cold cuts, ready-made breakfasts, French fries, sweets, etc.

Limiting doesn't mean giving them up forever - just put them at the top of the food pyramid, not at the bottom.

You should try to buy fresh food and cook it yourself.

Make sure your shopping basket contains lean meats and fish, moderate-fat dairy products, vegetables and leafy greens, fruits and berries, nuts and seeds, grains and legumes.

This way, you can not only reduce calories, but also correctly build the ratio of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in your diet – without a calculator or tables.

Earlier we told you why you should drink sea buckthorn tea several times a week.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources