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Why Intermittent Fasting Works with Dr Jason Fung #285

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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The Hormonal Landscape of Weight Management

This chapter explores the significant role hormones, especially insulin and cortisol, play in energy regulation and how different foods influence these hormonal responses. It critiques the simplistic notion of calorie counting, arguing that effective weight management depends on understanding the nutritional impact of foods rather than just their caloric content. Additionally, it emphasizes the complexity of weight gain and loss, highlighting how factors like metabolic rate, lifestyle, and hormonal balance contribute to individual experiences with weight management.

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