Health experts claim this simple eating habit may have a surprising effect

• A study suggests that consistently eating the same meals could aid weight loss by reducing “decision fatigue” and making healthy choices more automatic.
• Research from the American Psychological Association found that adults who followed routine eating patterns lost more weight (an average of 5.9 per cent) than those with more varied diets (4.3 per cent).
• The study, involving 112 overweight or obese adults, also indicated that maintaining consistent calorie intake was linked to better weight loss outcomes.
• Experts explain that simplifying food choices helps individuals manage their diet more easily and avoid unhealthy convenience foods, making it simpler to stay within calorie targets.
• While acknowledging the benefits of dietary variety for long-term health and nutrient intake, nutritionists suggest a “middle ground” of rotating a core set of healthy meals.

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This repetitive daily task could be the key to losing weight