Cardiologist says these 4 foods can help with weight loss
Credit: Instagram/@drjamesdinic
Weight loss tends to be viewed as a battle of willpower, calories, and perpetual hunger. However, Dr. James DiNicolantonio, pharmacist and cardiovascular research scientist, has gained fame by debunking this traditional method.
An expert in metabolic health and insulin resistance, he is also the author of "The Obesity Fix," which delves into how hormonal imbalance, food addiction, and nutrient deficiencies result in weight gain—and what to do about it. He is a renowned author, speaker, and expert on the role of nutrition in cardiovascular health and longevity.
In a popular social media post, Dr. DiNicolantonio explained a simple but effective means of weight loss: consume food that will keep you full.
To him, sustainable weight loss has nothing to do with starvation or calorie counting; it's all about choosing the right kind of food that will keep your body satisfied and hunger at bay. He suggests four foods that can help one achieve this: meat, eggs, dairy, and avocados.
Meat
Meat contains high-quality protein, B vitamins, and trace minerals like iron and zinc. It is extremely high on the satiety index and tends to keep you full for longer.
Lean meat has a stabilizing effect on blood sugar levels and maintains muscle mass during weight loss, so it can be a key part of a diet that focuses on losing fat.
Eggs
Eggs are among the most nutrient-dense foods available out there. A single egg contains protein, healthy fats, choline, and antioxidants like lutein. Eating eggs for breakfast has been shown to reduce overall calorie intake throughout the day by increasing satiety and reducing cravings.
They're also budget-friendly and versatile for any meal.
Dairy
F
ull-fat dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt have a balance of protein, fat, calcium, and probiotics. These are nutrients that aid muscle retention and improve the health of the gut, both of which are necessary for long-term weight loss. This is in contrast to low-fat, processed ones that make people feel hungry with the usual spikes in blood sugar.
Avocados
Avocados include monounsaturated fats, potassium, and fiber. Their abundance of healthy fat and smooth texture slows down digestion and maintains steady energy between meals. Daily consumption of avocados reduces hunger and allows for greater nutrient absorption from other foods, especially fat-soluble vitamins.
Along with these food fundamentals, Dr. DiNicolantonio further recommends curbing sugar cravings with better options.
Dr. DiNicolantonio advocates for the use of fruit, pickles, pickle juice, or salt as instant solutions for sugar cravings. Most cravings, he asserts, are but a symptom of imbalance of minerals or electrolytes and not necessarily a craving for sugar. Salt, in particular, is crucial for hormone and energy equilibrium, particularly when on low-carb diets.
All of these tips are based on his book, "The Obesity Fix," where he discusses why weight gain isn't simply caused by eating too much and exercising too little.
Rather, it is a difficult hormonal and metabolic problem induced by ultra-processed foods, spikes in insulin, and sabotaged hunger cues. The book explains how to overcome the cycle of addiction by eating whole foods that fill you up and achieving a balance of hormones.
The idea behind it is that if you fuel your body with the nutrients it requires, you will just naturally consume less food without feeling hungry. According to Dr.
DiNicolantonio, the body prefers to be at a healthy weight it simply needs the proper assistance from good quality foods and metabolic equilibrium.
Most of his thousands of followers on social media sites such as Instagram have posted how these principles have assisted them in weight loss, boosting energy levels, and putting an end to decades of diet frustration.
Dr. DiNicolantonio's methodology is not one of rules but of actual results. If one listens to the body, corrects nutrient imbalances, and stays away from foods that hijack hunger, individuals can lose fat in the long term without calorie counting or becoming the victim of expensive weight loss supplements.
One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
29 minutes ago
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt's nutritionist says stop drinking fruit juices, they are poisoning you. Switch to the right thing instead
Celebrity nutritionist Siddhant Bhargava, who has worked with stars like Alia Bhatt, Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan, is challenging a common health assumption — that fruit juices are a healthy choice. According to Bhargava, most people are being misled into thinking they're making nutritious choices when they reach for a glass of fruit juice. But in reality, they may be doing more harm than good. In an Instagram reel on his handle, Bhargava explains that while whole fruits are indeed packed with essential vitamins and minerals, the same cannot be said for their juiced versions. The problem, he points out, lies in what's lost during the juicing process. When fruits are juiced, their natural fibre is removed — the very fibre that slows down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Without this fibre, the sugar in fruits enters the body rapidly, causing sudden insulin spikes. The nutritionist refers to fruit juices as nothing more than "colourful sugar water." He adds that the process of juicing — especially with commercial juicers that generate heat — also reduces the vitamin and mineral content of the fruit. What's left behind is mostly sugar in liquid form, which is often wrongly marketed as healthy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Treatment That Might Help You Against Knee Pain Knee pain | search ads Find Now What Should You Do Instead? Rather than reaching for a glass of juice, Bhargava recommends eating whole fruits. The fibre in whole fruits plays a critical role in moderating blood sugar levels and keeping you full for longer. It also helps in maintaining gut health, which juicing simply cannot replicate. Bhargava suggests that the natural sugars in fruits are not inherently bad, but they are meant to be consumed along with the fruit's fibre. By extracting the juice and discarding the fibre, people end up consuming concentrated sugar that could lead to health issues over time — including increased risk of obesity, insulin resistance, and poor metabolic health. Bhargava's comments also highlight how the health food industry often misleads consumers. He criticises the way fruit juices are packaged and promoted in the market, suggesting that they're being sold at a premium despite lacking actual nutritional value. The popularity of bottled juices, smoothie bars, and "detox drinks" further adds to the misconception that these drinks are good for health. A Simple Rule to Follow In Bhargava's view, a simple shift in approach — choosing the whole fruit over the juice — can have a lasting impact on health. His advice is clear: if you're serious about nutrition, skip the juice, chew the fruit, and don't fall for the marketing hype. Who Is Siddhant Bhargava? Siddhant Bhargava is a well-known name in the Indian health and wellness space. A medical doctor by training, he co-founded Food Darzee, a diet-focused food delivery startup. He is widely recognised for his straightforward health advice and has featured on shows like Shark Tank India. His client list includes some of Bollywood's biggest names, and his opinions on diet trends often make headlines.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
‘Fear is profitable. Facts are boring': Masala Lab's Krish Ashok debunks seed oil myths in viral rant roasting health influencers
'If the nonsensical fear of seed oils could be used as fuel, our rockets would have reached Jupiter by now.' With that blazing opener, Krish Ashok — author of Masala Lab , science communicator, and self-professed kitchen nerd — tore into the rising tide of fearmongering around seed oils in a recent Instagram video that has since sparked a wave of reactions. In a landscape dominated by influencer-led panic over what to eat and what to fear, Ashok's calm, scathing, and science-backed takedown of the 'seed oils are poison' narrative has stood out. His video doesn't just offer clarity. It delivers a clinic in critical thinking disguised as a witty monologue. Inside the Great Oil Panic of Our Times Over two minutes, Ashok dismantles the pseudoscientific alarmism that has made seed oils the new villain in wellness circles. 'Yes, but seed oils oxidize when you heat them.' he mockingly mimics the common argument, before adding with sharp logic, 'So does every fat. Including your beloved ghee.' He then explains that in the human body — a steady 37°C — these so-called dangerous molecules are quickly broken down into 'water-soluble metabolites headed for your bladder.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo Referencing real-time health data and nutritional science , Ashok adds, 'The data shows people replacing saturated fat like ghee with seed oils consistently drop LDL and prevent cardiovascular death.' His sharpest jab? 'Meta-analysis, not memes or reels, drive dietary guidelines .' The quote, originally part of his Instagram video, has already started circulating as a counterpunch to diet culture misinformation. 'Industrial Is Not Diabolical' Ashok also challenges the idea that industrial processing makes an ingredient inherently harmful. 'Industrial is not a synonym for diabolical,' he states. 'It's a synonym for I can afford oil today because extraction efficiency and shelf life exist.' You Might Also Like: Want a fear-free mango season? Here is the science behind mango pimples and ulcers, and how to avoid them He explains that refining seed oils — often demonized as 'industrial' — simply removes undesirable elements like wax, proteins, and odor-causing compounds, which is why food tastes like food and not like bitter oil. 'Pressing, filtering, and deodorizing do not magically make poisons,' he says, calling out the alarmist logic of influencer nutritionists. For those insisting on replicating ancestral diets, he offers a scalding reminder: 'Sure, your ancestors didn't use seed oils. Their life expectancy was also 35.' The Bottom Line No One Profits From The final punch lands with a truth too simple to trend. 'If your diet is full of fried food and snacks, it doesn't matter what oil you use… your arteries will get hurt,' he says. In other words, blaming one ingredient while ignoring broader eating habits is both lazy and misleading. He concludes, 'Eating less food is hard. Putting the blame on one ingredient is easy.' You Might Also Like: Olive oil is not always healthy: Here is what you are not being told, nutritionists warn The reaction has been overwhelmingly supportive, especially among those tired of food being ruled by hysteria. One user commented, 'Meta-analysis and not memes drive dietary guidelines! 🙌' Another wrote, 'My dad is an oil technologist… and he always says — No oil is good or bad. It's the quantity that matters.' So next time you hear someone whispering that seed oils are 'toxic,' remember what Ashok said while laughing through the science: 'The only thing getting hurt is the feeling of scaremongering influencers who do not benefit if you are calm and sensible about food.'
Mint
an hour ago
- Mint
Ramen fans beware: This shocking warning is hiding on your favourite noodle pack
For many, packaged ramen noodles are the go-to quick fix—hot, spicy, and ready in just 10 minutes. But a recent viral video has sparked concern after revealing a little-known warning printed on the back of some ramen packets: 'Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.' The clip, shared on Instagram by the handle 'omggotworms', shows a person flipping over several ramen packets to reveal the tiny caution notice printed in small font. Since being posted, the video has received over 7,000 reactions and has been widely shared across social media platforms. 'Wait. Ramen noodles come with this warning? Cancer + reproductive harm?? Read the labels carefully,' the caption of the post reads. The post has left many shocked, with some calling the warning an eye-opener. Others, however, said they were already aware of the potential health risks linked to instant noodles and similar processed foods. One viewer commented, 'Nearly everything we eat can do damage if we eat it too much, every now and then shouldn't be a problem. I've had it a few times, maybe 6 times a year. I would eat it more but it's too spicy.' Another asked, 'It doesn't even feel healthy when you eat it. Why eat those instead of spaghetti?' A third user linked the issue to broader health concerns, writing, 'Remember they have low birth rates too in Japan / Korea.' One more person added, 'A lot of times the packaging itself is toxic. The heat-printed wrappers leach chemicals into your skin at levels above the minimum decided safe exposure amount. That requires them to apply the cancer/hormone disruptor warning.' Although the video sparked wide debate online, Mint could not independently verify the authenticity of the post or the specific products shown.
