Boost Weight Loss and Muscle with More Carbs, Expert Advises

A 45-year-old woman named Silvia sought advice from Business Insider's Nutrition Clinic to lose fat while maintaining muscle. Dietitian Kara Mockler recommended focusing on a calorie deficit and incorporating resistance training to preserve muscle mass. Silvia's diet, which includes low-carb meals and high-protein foods, was praised, but Mockler suggested regular inclusion of carbs and accurate tracking of calorie-dense foods. Mockler emphasized the importance of protein intake for muscle maintenance and advised measuring food portions to ensure calorie control.