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Moment 107 - Why Counting Calories Doesn't Work: Tim Spector

Apr 28, 2023

Join Tim Spector, an expert in genetics and nutrition, as he challenges the prevalent myth of calorie counting for weight loss. He reveals that counting calories is not only difficult but can lead to increased hunger and weight regain. Dr. Spector emphasizes the significance of food quality over quantity, contrasting the health impacts of whole foods versus ultra-processed options. He also discusses the confusion surrounding food labels, advocating for a personalized approach to nutrition to meet individual needs.

18:15

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Doctor Tim Spector

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Rethinking Weight Management: The Flaws of Caloric Intake

6min

The Essence of Quality Food: Whole vs. Processed

2min

Navigating the Confusion of Food Labels and Nutrition

6min

In this moment Dr Tim Spector unravels the myth of calorie counting for health and weight loss. Dr Spector discusses how dieting is not just a simple case of tracking calories in compared to calories, as it is nearly impossible for even professionals to accurately count calories. Furthermore, just as people and their lifestyles are not the same, neither are calories. Calories from either quality whole food or ultra-processed can have radically different impacts on your health. Instead of obsessing about calories Dr Spector believes you need to be focused on the quality of your food. Listen to the full episode here - ⁠https://g2ul0.app.link/uqBbGwMhlzb Tim: https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/?hl=en https://tim-spector.co.uk Watch the episodes on YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

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