
Planning to start a weight loss diet but unsure if it will be effective? Researchers now say success depends on including more protein and fiber while limiting calories. According to a study that tested a new diet program, personalization and flexibility are also key to long-term adherence.
At the University of Illinois, researchers tested a new weight loss program called the Individualized Diet Improvement Program (iDip) which involves increasing protein and fiber intake while consuming 1,500 calories or less daily for one year.