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Article explaining why Italians can regularly eat pasta, bread, and pizza yet maintain lower obesity rates than people in the UK or US. It highlights key factors such as lower-calorie density from a high-carb, low-fat Mediterranean diet, strong home-cooking culture, small portion sizes, minimal snacking, limited soft drink consumption, slow and intentional eating habits, and high vegetable and fibre intake. The article emphasizes that weight management ultimately depends on total calorie intake rather than the avoidance of specific macronutrients like carbohydrates.

Why Italians don’t get fat even though they eat so many carbs?

Italians eat pasta, bread, and pizza daily, so why are obesity rates lower in Italy than in the UK or US? The answer lies in more than just food choices. This article explores how cultural habits, portion sizes, cooking traditions, and a Mediterranean diet low in fat and rich in whole foods help Italians stay lean, despite their love of carbs.

NUTRITION & DIET

Jun 125 min read

The myth of spot reduction: why ab workouts won't burn belly fat

Despite it being 2025, the myth of spot reduction (the belief that you can target fat loss in specific areas of the body) is still going...

EXERCISE & WORKOUTS

May 153 min read

The article questions the safety of the Smith machine, explaining how its fixed path can disrupt natural movement, increase joint stress, and reduce muscle activation compared to free weights.

Is the Smith machine really safer? A closer look at this popular gym equipment

Is the Smith machine really safer than free weights? While it offers guided movement, this fixed path can disrupt natural biomechanics, increase joint stress, and reduce functional strength. This article breaks down why machines aren’t always the safer option.

EXERCISE & WORKOUTS

May 123 min read