The research team measured caloric stability \u2014 how much a person\u2019s daily calorie intake fluctuated between weekends and weekdays. They also examined dietary repetition by tracking how often the participants logged the same meals and snacks over time, instead of constantly choosing new foods.<\/p>\n They found that the participants eating the same food every day lost on average 5.9% of their body weight compared to those eating a varied diet who lost on average 4.9%.<\/p>\n The researchers say simplifying food choices and maintaining a steady calorie intake, such as a rotation of go-to meals, can help consumers create sustainable habits in a challenging food environment.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we lived in a healthier food environment, we might encourage people to have as much variety in their diet as possible,\u201d says Hagerman. \u201cHowever, our modern food environment is too problematic. Instead, people may do best with a more repetitive diet that helps them consistently make healthier choices, even if they might sacrifice some nutritional variety.\u201d<\/p>\n She concludes that when it comes to weight loss, consistency matters more than variety.<\/p>\n Varied diet key to health?<\/p>\n Meanwhile, multiple prior studies have found various health benefits in following a varied diet.<\/p>\n Researchers at the UK\u2019s Department of Nutrition suggest that eating a more diverse range<\/a> of plant-based foods leads to better cardiometabolic health results, mitigating the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. These outcomes include improved cholesterol levels, blood sugar markers, and higher intakes of key nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p>\n Another paper reviewing 43 observational studies found associations between plant-based food diversity and specific health outcomes<\/a>. This is because various foods offer more nutritional profiles, which the researchers said reinforces the importance of exploring the biological benefits of a diverse intake of all plant-based foods to maximize health outcomes. However, they said the results needed further investigation in future studies.<\/p>\n![\"arrow\"](\"https:\/\/resource.innovamarketinsights360.com\/fif\/banners\/09a53222-6027-413b-8d67-58363565cf8e.webp\" "\\"arrow\\"")
<\/a><\/p>\nThey found that the participants eating the same food every day lost on average 5.9% of their body weight.Meanwhile, keeping a consistent calorie intake was also found to increase weight loss. It found that for every 100 calories increased, weight loss decreased by 0.6% throughout the study period.<\/p>\n