Proof of work - no doubt.

Be sure you get enough protein, especially if you are working out. I did a similar 'proof of work' but cut out seed oils, wheat, and sugar. Mostly protein based with some veggies. Went from 270 to 170 without really dieting - I eat a lot! Many other health benefits showed up too.

Some of the best summarized research I have read lately is from Georgia Ede. Another good follow is Nina Teicholz, who is an investigative journalist turned health researcher. She's done some great work (second link is a talk done 10 years ago).

https://youtu.be/tvvvLkth5Q0?si=mYnwRnhq7VaxTwJw

https://youtu.be/1CHGiid6N9Q?si=WlKLemw3spIz5JTa