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3 New Studies Remind Us Eating Well Is About More Than Just Weight

Last updated: June 8, 2025 7:13 am
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Eating healthy foods may be more important than just focusing on weight loss alone. If you have ever struggled to lose weight despite making significant efforts to eat better, you are not alone. However, recent studies have shed light on the fact that weight loss is not the only indicator of improved health.

A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology by researchers from Ben-Gurion and Harvard Universities followed over 700 adults with abdominal obesity who adopted various healthy eating patterns like low-fat, low-carb, Mediterranean, and green-Mediterranean diets for up to two years. Surprisingly, nearly a third of participants did not lose weight, and some even gained weight. However, their health markers showed significant improvements.

Individuals who did lose weight experienced positive changes in their heart and metabolic health, including increased HDL cholesterol, reduced triglycerides, insulin, and leptin levels, as well as improvements in blood pressure, liver fat, and liver enzymes. On the other hand, those who did not lose weight, particularly older adults and women, also saw benefits such as higher HDL cholesterol, lower leptin levels, and reduced visceral fat.

Moreover, researchers identified 12 DNA methylation sites that predicted long-term weight loss outcomes, highlighting the role of genetics in individual responses to dietary interventions. Lead author Anat Yaskolka Meir emphasized that health improvements can occur even without weight loss, challenging the misconception that weight loss is the only measure of success.

Two other studies presented at the American Society for Nutrition conference reiterated the importance of food quality over specific diet types. One analysis of nearly 200,000 individuals revealed that both low-carb and low-fat diets were equally effective in reducing the risk of heart disease when compared to lower quality foods. The key factor was consuming whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and nuts instead of processed foods.

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Additionally, a study focusing on beans showed that a daily serving of black beans or chickpeas significantly improved cholesterol and inflammation levels in individuals with pre-diabetes. This highlights the potential benefits of including beans in a healthy diet.

These findings offer hope to individuals who have been fixated on weight loss as the ultimate goal of dietary changes. Health and weight loss are not always synonymous, and the body may experience significant improvements even without shedding pounds. Prioritizing nutrient-dense foods and overall food quality can have a more significant impact on long-term health outcomes than simply focusing on weight numbers.

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