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Leyla Weighs In: Counting Carbs v. Calories

With the drastic change in lifestyle and reduction in physical activity we’ve all experienced in the last two weeks, it’s more important than ever to watch our weight. Nutritionist Leyla Muedin responds to this listener question about weight management: Do you recommend counting carbs as a superior method to counting calories for weight loss and management, or are they both important? What is the best method to count carbs to manage weight?

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