Qito diets can increase the likelihood of eating disorders, and particularly of binging behaviors. Cutting out carbs can cause the brain to release a chemical called neuro peptide y which tells the body that we need carbs when we don't get those carbohydrates our body needs. People on the lowest carb diets had the highest risk of dying from cancer, cardio vascular conditions and all other causes. A weird another study published this month in the lancet also found that people who followed diets that were low in carbs and high in animal proteins have a higher risk of early death compared to those who consumed carbs.
So long, root vegetables! This week, we dive into the strange and surprising history of the 100-year-old ketogenic diet. Along the way, we encounter a Victorian bodybuilder, an infamous podcast bro and the possibility of a bad Meryl Streep performance (!). Get in, loser, we're counting macros!
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