Key Takeaways

Reverse dieting is when you slowly increase your calorie intake after a period of dieting to help you maintain your weight.

Despite claims of reverse dieting boosting metabolism, there is no scientific evidence to prove that reverse dieting in and of itself increases your metabolism.

Dieting can cause your metabolism to slow, and more research is needed to evaluate if and how reverse dieting can restore the metabolic rate.

Reverse dieting is when you slowly add calories back into your eating pattern after a period of dieting or reduced calorie intake without regaining unwanted weight. Some people claim that reverse dieting boosts your metabolism, but scientific evidence to support this claim is lacking.

Does Reverse Dieting Boost Your Metabolism?

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