Recent studies have led scientists to conclude that diet affects men and women differently. This manifests itself in several moments at once.
Danish scientists have found that diet affects men and women in completely different ways. This also applies to the speed of weight loss, and the benefits for the body, and even mood.
Are men more useful?
A group of Danish scientists conducted a number of studies that showed that the stronger sex quickly lose extra pounds while dieting. During the experiment, participants of both sexes were fed special food briquettes strictly on time. Both men and women were under constant strict supervision of a specialist. The experiment lasted over 2 months. At the same time, all its participants equally avoided physical activity.
The diet consisted of a significant reduction in the caloric intake of all subjects. Each person with food received about 900 calories per day. As a result, it turned out that men lose weight faster, which means that such dietary changes are more useful for them. For 8 weeks, representatives of the stronger sex lost an average of 12 kg, and girls - 10.
Such a study made it possible to understand that the same diets are categorically not suitable for both sexes who are losing weight. Endocrinologists and nutritionists should focus on the development of “male” and “female” diets for weight loss.
Nutrients and mood
It is generally accepted that a strict diet can worsen the mood of any person. Scientists have not confirmed this assumption. It turned out that a meager non-varied diet has a negative impact only on the mood of beautiful ladies. The thing is, girls need a rich and varied set of nutrients to be positive. They do not affect the male psychological state. Therefore, the representatives of the stronger sex may well eat simple dishes like buckwheat porridge and boiled chicken breast for a long time without feeling overwhelmed. But women can say goodbye to a positive attitude after a couple of days of a strict monotonous diet.
Nutritionists have confirmed that most modern diets for weight loss contain enough calories for normal body function, but very few nutrients. Therefore, women who work on weight loss often suffer from anxiety and depression. To keep their mood uplifted even during a diet, girls need to try to make their diet as balanced and varied as possible. Of course, it should be dominated by low-calorie "light" meals and products.
Many mono diets are known today. For example, egg, buckwheat, apple. These are diets during which only one selected product is recommended for weight loss. It is allowed to supplement it only with water and small portions of fermented milk drinks. It is these diets that are equally harmful for both men and women. They deprive the body of substances important for normal functioning and can lead to serious health problems. They can also bring women to depression. Especially if you stick to such a diet for a long period.
Which diet should you choose?
Interestingly, even the type of selected menu for weight loss can have a special effect on the psychological state of a person. So, the "Western" diet works in this regard even for men. It is high in fat and sugar, so it makes the stronger sex more restless and irritable.
But a diet consisting mainly of Mediterranean cuisine, on the contrary, gives a charge of cheerfulness and positiveness. For girls, she is completely capable of improving their mood.
Also, scientists have found that, in general, reducing the number of calories on the menu significantly prolongs the life of both men and women. "Food asceticism" has a positive effect on the health of people of any gender. A low-calorie diet prevents the development of diabetes, protects against stroke and a variety of problems with the heart and blood vessels, is the prevention of hypertension and many other problems. It does not imply constant starvation at all. On such a diet, you just need to make a choice in favor of low-calorie foods and try to reduce the portions of your breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
