1040 How to Upgrade Your Brain, Boost Metabolism, Maximize Hormones & “Burn” Body Fat w/Shawn Stevenson
The School of Greatness
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Unpacking Calories: A Historical and Nutritional Perspective
This chapter explores the historical journey of the calorie concept from physics to nutrition, spotlighting Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters' influence in the early 1900s. The speaker critiques the simplification of nutrition through calorie counting and emphasizes the complex hormonal and metabolic factors that affect how our bodies process different foods. Additionally, they discuss the impact of food preparation on nutrient absorption and the significant role of protein in enhancing calorie burning, providing insights into discrepancies between labeled and actual calorie counts.
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