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The FAT MYTH DEBUNKED: Discover WHY Fat Doesn't Equal Fat | Dr. Mark Hyman EP 569
Mar 29, 2024
10:44
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Health expert Dr. Mark Hyman debunks the myth that all calories are equal, revealing how fat fuels metabolism and weight loss. He explains how insulin-spiking carbs like sugar drive obesity, while high-fat diets burn more calories. Food acts as powerful medicine, with quality of calories determining prevention of chronic diseases.
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- Food quality matters more than quantity for health outcomes.
- High-fat diets can boost metabolism and aid in weight loss by altering hormonal responses.
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The Misconception of Low-Fat Diets
Historically, advice to consume low-fat diets led to the obesity and diabetes epidemics. This guidance was based on flawed evidence from population studies rather than controlled experiments. The actual randomized trials contradicted the recommendations, revealing that low-fat diets were not beneficial for health. This misunderstanding around calorie balance versus hormonal balance misled the public and failed to address the complexity of metabolism.
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