I want to lose weight but maintain my muscle. A dietitian said to eat more carbs, and keep prioritizing whole foods, protein, and plants.

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• A 45-year-old woman submitted an average day of eating to be reviewed for BI's Nutrition Clinic.
• A dietitian said that measuring foods for a brief period help with knowing how many calories to eat.
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Silvia, 45, submitted her eating routine to Business Insider's Nutrition Clinic, where qualified dietitians and registered...