00:00What if skipping just one snack a day could protect your heart and prevent diabetes?
00:04Turns out, it actually can.
00:07In a major study from Rush University, over 500 adults aged 65 plus were tracked for three
00:12years.
00:14They were asked to follow one of three diets, dash, mind, or a typical Western diet.
00:19But here's the twist.
00:21The real game-changer wasn't the type of diet.
00:23It was cutting just 250 calories a day.
00:26Just the same as a candy bar, a blueberry muffin, or three eggs.
00:30This tiny change led to huge results.
00:33People who lost 10% of their body weight saw lower bad cholesterol, reduced blood sugar,
00:38and a 54% boost in adiponectin, a hormone that fights inflammation and improves insulin response.
00:45Even those in their 70s, where weight loss is tougher, showed major improvements.
00:50And the specific diet didn't matter.
00:52It was simply about eating a little less.
00:55Every day.
00:56Next time you're eyeing that extra snack.
00:58Remember, 250 calories less a day could be the secret to a longer, healthier life.
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