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Can A Diet Rich In Protein And Starch Help With Weight Loss?

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Posted on Thu, 31 Aug 2017
Question: Should I combine proteins and starches in my daily meals? I have heard that eating proteins (along with vegetables and fruit) one day and then eating starches (along with fruits and vegetables) another day is much healthier and can help to lose weight.
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A balanced diet is better

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read carefully your question.

The best way to lose weight is to combine carbs (50%), proteins (30%) and fat (20%). Of course the carbs is better to be good carbs like the ones if fruits and vegetables, and the fats the ones in avocado, vegetable oils, ect.

Starches have fibers and that keeps you full longer. But proteins are good for your skin, hair and general wellbeing, and also keep you full for longer then fibers.

At the end of day, losing weight in a healthy way, is best to have a combined diet, by making sure that the calorie intake is not higher than the calories you consume.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
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Can A Diet Rich In Protein And Starch Help With Weight Loss?

Brief Answer: A balanced diet is better Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question. I read carefully your question. The best way to lose weight is to combine carbs (50%), proteins (30%) and fat (20%). Of course the carbs is better to be good carbs like the ones if fruits and vegetables, and the fats the ones in avocado, vegetable oils, ect. Starches have fibers and that keeps you full longer. But proteins are good for your skin, hair and general wellbeing, and also keep you full for longer then fibers. At the end of day, losing weight in a healthy way, is best to have a combined diet, by making sure that the calorie intake is not higher than the calories you consume. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr.Papaqako