Saed News: Studies show that reducing calorie intake by 10 to 15 percent can lower the risk of age-related diseases. For some people, this change is as simple as cutting out one large sweetened coffee per day.
According to SAEDNEWS, a 20-year study from Tufts University shows that reducing calorie intake by 10 to 15 percent can improve blood pressure, bad cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of age-related diseases.
According to the scientific group of IRNA, ScienceDaily reported that if you search the internet, you will find countless strange methods for healthy aging—from ice-water immersion to sleeping under red light. However, the Tufts University study suggests that the most effective method is the simplest: eat a little less.
Studies show that reducing calorie intake by 10 to 15 percent can lower the risk of age-related diseases. For some people, this is as simple as removing a daily large sweetened coffee.
This research, called the CALERIE study, was conducted in several phases. In the first phase, 143 people reduced their calorie intake by 25 percent for two years. Another 75 people continued eating normally as a control group.
The results showed that the first group had better blood pressure, lower LDL (“bad” cholesterol), and improved blood sugar levels, and lost about 10 percent of their body weight, even though weight loss was not the main goal.
The group that reduced calories did not reach the 25 percent target and only reduced intake by about 12 percent, yet still achieved significant results. Dr. Sai Krupa Das said: “The most interesting part is that we saw these benefits with a moderate calorie reduction that is achievable for most people. These results were observed in a healthy, non-obese population. If applied to overweight or obese individuals, we expect even better outcomes.”
One theory is that eating less helps the body produce energy more efficiently while generating fewer unstable molecules that can damage cells. Urine tests confirmed that participants who consumed fewer calories had lower levels of these harmful molecules in their bodies.
Dr. Das says: You can calculate your daily calorie intake and then reduce it by 10 to 20 percent. A large chocolate cookie contains about 200 calories. A person consuming 2,000 calories per day can reduce intake by 10 percent simply by eliminating a daily dessert. Even sweetened coffees contain more calories than most people realize.
People over 65, children, pregnant women, and individuals with a body mass index (BMI) below 22 should consult a doctor before reducing calorie intake.
Dr. Das says: There is no need to set unrealistic goals such as reducing calories by 30 or 40 percent. Even 10 percent is highly beneficial.
