6 resources for weight loss, healthy eating

Weight loss strategies have evolved to include diverse approaches that fit individual lifestyles, focusing on both dietary changes and physical activity.

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NO. 1: WANT TO LOWER YOUR RISK OF HEART ISSUES? FOLLOW THIS FASTING STRATEGY, STUDY SAYS

Overnight fasting of 12 hours or more may be linked to better cardiovascular health | Published January 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Sheah Rarback

A bigger challenge than losing weight is keeping it off for more than a year. (Dreamstime)

NO. 2: WEIGHT LOSS, WILLPOWER AND JUMP-STARTING YOUR WORKOUTS

Discover the secret to lasting lifestyle changes with Mayo Clinic’s expert tips on willpower and effective strategies for weight loss and exercise. | Published February 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mayo Clinic

NO. 3: HOW TO EAT YOUR WAY TO LOWER CHOLESTEROL

Unlock the secret to naturally lowering LDL cholesterol with plant-based diets and expert wisdom, just like Julia Kim! | Published February 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Marlene Cimons

NO. 4: HOW TO EXERCISE AT HOME FOR EFFECTIVE WEIGHT LOSS

MCCLATCHY NEWSROOMS WERE NOT INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OF THIS CONTENTYou don’t need a membership to a fancy gym to boost your heart rate or to get strong. | Published March 8, 2024 | Read Full Story by JP Shaffer

NO. 5: HOW TO COOK NUTRITIOUS MEALS AT HOME

Prepare your meals at home to keep control over the ingredients, portion sizes and cooking methods. | Published March 21, 2024 | Read Full Story by JP Shaffer

MyPlate.org suggests that half of our plate be covered with fruits and vegetables, with the other half filled with grains and smaller portions of protein and dairy. By U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NO. 6: TIME-RESTRICTED EATING VS. FEWER CALORIES. STUDY SHOWS WHICH WORKS BEST IN WEIGHT LOSS

A 12-week study compared weight loss for people on time-restricted eating, vs. a low-calorie food plan. | Published May 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Sheah Rarback

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.