Well with Arielle Lorre 226: The Truth About Calories, Exercise and the Gut-Brain Connection with Tim Spector, MD FRCP OBE
Jan 25, 2023
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Calories Aren't Universal
- Calories are not equal because food structure and individual biology change how energy is extracted and used.
- Ultra-processed low-calorie foods often manipulate calories and are usually poorer choices than higher-calorie whole foods.
Ditch Crash Dieting For Sustainability
- Avoid repeated crash dieting since weight cycling raises your body's set point and increases long-term weight.
- Focus on sustainable changes instead of short-term calorie restriction for lasting weight control.
Twin Study On Dieting Effects
- Tim Spector described following identical twins where one dieted and later became heavier than their sibling.
- He uses this as evidence that repeated dieting raises the body's weight 'thermostat'.