Reducing your daily calorie intake by just 300 can improve your biomarkers for blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, and boost your general metabolic health.1 After a two-year study involving 143 participants, the half that cut their daily calories by 300 lost an average of 16 pounds. Speaking to The Lancet, study lead Dr. William Kraus said, “These findings suggest the potential for a substantial advantage for cardiovascular health of practising moderate calorie restriction in young and middle-aged healthy individuals.” MF’s verdict: focus on quality – fresh, minimally-processed, nutrient-rich –.rather than quantity, before considering potentially performance-hampering calorie control.