In this book, Chris van Tulleken marshals the latest evidence to show how governments, scientists, and doctors have allowed transnational food companies to create a pandemic of diet-related disease. He undertakes a self-experiment, eating a diet of 80 percent ultra-processed food for a month, under the supervision of colleagues at University College London. The book explores the origins, science, and economics of ultra-processed foods, revealing their catastrophic impact on our bodies and the planet. Van Tulleken proposes real solutions for doctors, policymakers, and consumers, emphasizing the need for global action to address the issue.
In 'Good Energy', Dr. Casey Means and her brother Calley Means present a bold new vision for optimizing health by focusing on metabolic function. The book explains how various health conditions such as depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, and more can be traced back to how well the cells in our body create and use energy. It offers a four-week plan, cutting-edge research, and personal stories to help readers improve their metabolic health. The book covers topics like dietary principles, sleep and circadian rhythm, exercise, cold and heat exposure, and navigating the healthcare system for optimal health. It emphasizes the importance of monitoring and improving metabolic health to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses[1][3][5].
Drawing on cutting-edge science and her own pioneering research, biochemist Jessie Inchauspé offers ten simple, surprising hacks to help balance glucose levels and reverse symptoms such as cravings, fatigue, and hormonal issues. The book provides tips on how to make small changes to meals, eat foods in the right order, and incorporate secret ingredients to manage blood sugar levels effectively. It aims to improve various aspects of health, including sleep, mood, energy, skin, weight, and even slow down aging, all while allowing readers to continue eating the foods they love.
In this book, Jessie Inchauspé, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Glucose Revolution, offers a practical guide for managing glucose to maximize health and longevity. The book provides a four-week, four-step program that includes over 100 recipes and an interactive workbook. It guides readers through simple, science-proven ways to steady their blood sugar, resulting in boundless energy, curbed cravings, clearer skin, a slower ageing process, and better sleep. The program emphasizes creating positive new habits for life without counting calories or restricting favorite foods.
Stable glucose levels are a foundation of feeling and looking your best at any age. When glucose levels are more erratic—with spikes and crashes—cravings, weight gain, low energy, health issues, and more can ensue. Jessie Inchauspé and Dr. Casey Means, thought leaders on the topic of blood sugar, discuss simple hacks for keeping glucose levels more stable without resorting to restrictive diets, and they share why stable levels inform health.
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🎙 What Jessie Inchauspé & Casey Means, MD, discuss:
(00:00) — Intro
(05:52) — Are type 2 diabetes and obesity genetic, dictated by lifestyle factors, or both?
(10:21) — Hacks for keeping blood sugar more stable
(18:42) — People want to be healthy, but the food industry complicates matters
(22:46) — Nutritional choices can impact mental health
(28:42) — The premise behind Inchauspé’s ‘Glucose Goddess Method’
(31:21) — Tracking biomarkers provides insight to your metabolic health
(33:29) — A siloed approach to healthcare misses the big picture
(36:21) — Can supplements really help with metabolic health?
(48:38) — We need systemic change in the food industry
(56:41) — The science behind food cravings
Transcripts & Show notes
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