LiNYC Episode #3: Why Africans struggle to lose weight | Dangerous diet drinks | Health benefits of African foods

Lagosian in New York City

English - February 17, 2019 02:33 - 40 minutes - 40.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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In this episode, Lagosian goes solo, discussing why Africans struggle when they try to lose weight. He discusses the dietary composition of African foods, body mass index, calorie restriction and counting, then reviews the common mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. He also briefly discusses the latest evidence on the impact of diet beverages on heart health and stroke risk especially in blacks who are obese and female. Finally, he discusses new evidence that complex carbohydrates as seen in African foods may have significant health benefits.

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