Network Magazine summer 2014 | Page 49

The 30-second article • The total amount of calories consumed matters when it comes to weight loss, but the quality of the calories is of greater importance • Restrictive diets, detoxes and cleanses can do more harm than good • Focusing on hormonal balance rather than dietary restriction may offer better results • Sleep and stress may affect hunger, and may need to be addressed when managing weight. overly restricting calories. In practice, this means eating a higher protein, moderate fat and limited carbohydrate diet with an emphasis on lowerGI carbohydrates, such as pasta, lentils, basmati rice and some wholegrain breads. Nourishment, not restriction Other dietary components thought to create the positive biochemical environment necessary for weight loss