According to a recent study from The New England Journal of Medicine, a cut back in calories is a more effective diet than one that calls for low protein, carbohydrates or fat. All in all, it’s not the time of day, the combinations or the nutrition content of the food you eat—it’s the plain and simple amount of calories you’re consuming that will really help you manage your weight in the long run.

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