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446. Can Diet Soda Help You Lose Weight? New Research Reveals the Truth
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Diet drinks vs water for weight loss: which is better? In this episode, Dr. Erik Korem dives into a groundbreaking 2023 study by Harold and colleagues that investigated the impact of diet beverages and water on weight management over 52 weeks.
The randomized controlled trial, published in the prestigious journal Nature, yielded surprising results that challenge common misconceptions about diet drinks.
Discover:
- Which is superior - water or diet soda?
- Surprising improvements in body composition and health markers
- The role of compliance and behavioral support in successful weight management
- Key takeaways for incorporating beverages into a balanced diet
- Importance of personalized approaches aligned with individual goals and preferences
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Quotable moments:
"As someone who's always striving to bring you the most up-to-date, evidence-based information, I couldn't resist sharing the findings of this fascinating study." - Dr. Erik Korem
"Both groups experienced significant weight loss, with the diet drinks group seeing a slightly greater reduction across 52 weeks." - Dr. Erik Korem
"The results suggest that incorporating diet drinks in moderation as part of a balanced diet based on whole foods can support successful weight management and even lead to improvements in some health markers." - Dr. Erik Korem
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem
Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/
Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
500 episodes
Manage episode 413864048 series 2844752
Diet drinks vs water for weight loss: which is better? In this episode, Dr. Erik Korem dives into a groundbreaking 2023 study by Harold and colleagues that investigated the impact of diet beverages and water on weight management over 52 weeks.
The randomized controlled trial, published in the prestigious journal Nature, yielded surprising results that challenge common misconceptions about diet drinks.
Discover:
- Which is superior - water or diet soda?
- Surprising improvements in body composition and health markers
- The role of compliance and behavioral support in successful weight management
- Key takeaways for incorporating beverages into a balanced diet
- Importance of personalized approaches aligned with individual goals and preferences
Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation
Start AIM7 for Free
Quotable moments:
"As someone who's always striving to bring you the most up-to-date, evidence-based information, I couldn't resist sharing the findings of this fascinating study." - Dr. Erik Korem
"Both groups experienced significant weight loss, with the diet drinks group seeing a slightly greater reduction across 52 weeks." - Dr. Erik Korem
"The results suggest that incorporating diet drinks in moderation as part of a balanced diet based on whole foods can support successful weight management and even lead to improvements in some health markers." - Dr. Erik Korem
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
SUPPORT & CONNECT
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem
Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/
Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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