Many people believe that eating unprocessed foods will help them lose weight faster than if they eat more processed foods, says nutrition specialist Emma-Leigh Synnott. This isn't necessarily true. In order to lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. Regardless of where your calories come from, if your daily intake has the same energy and macronutrient content, you'll likely get the same results on the scale. But that's not a license to fill your plate with chips and cake. The healthier the foods you eat, the healthier you are overall. Your body runs more efficiently, you feel better and you help fight chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease.

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