A nurse‑delivered, real‑food low‑energy, low‑carb plan led to far greater weight loss and HbA1c reductions in 12 weeks than usual care. Short‑term cardiometabolic markers and medication use improved too.
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Real Food
Real food means eating foods that are minimally processed and close to their natural state—meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, nuts, and whole dairy rather than products made in factories with ingredient lists you can't pronounce. The distinction matters because processing often removes nutrients, adds sugars and seed oils, and creates foods engineered to be hyper-palatable and easy to overeat. Real food tends to be naturally lower in carbohydrates and higher in nutrients, making it easier to maintain stable blood sugar and feel satisfied without overeating.