SSD Radio hour III: Food addiction, wiring to Binge, Crash dieting, and more...
Nov 18, 2018
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Experts on food addiction, binge eating, and health discuss intriguing topics such as the controversial nature of food addiction, the behavior of hunter-gatherers and its relation to binge eating, setting realistic weight loss goals, the importance of body weight for overall health, and the ideal body composition for health and aging.
Food addiction exists and certain foods can trigger addiction-like behaviors in some individuals.
Humans may be evolutionarily wired to seek out calorie-dense tasty foods and can exhibit binge eating behavior.
Crash diets have varying impacts on health, and the rate of fat loss depends on factors such as body fat percentage and performance goals during the diet.
Deep dives
The Podcast Episode: Clips from Various Interviews
In this podcast episode, the host shares clips from three different interviews discussing various topics. The first topic is food addiction and whether addiction to certain foods like pizza and ice cream really exists. The second topic explores whether humans are evolutionarily wired to seek out calorie-dense tasty foods and if they are wired to binge on them. The third topic delves into the question of how fast you can go for rapid fat loss and whether crash diets are worth it. While being lean and not overly heavy is beneficial for health, the podcast also emphasizes the importance of finding a balance and enjoying life.
Food Addiction: Is it Real?
One of the interview clips focuses on the question of food addiction. It discusses how some people show addiction-like behaviors in response to certain types of calorie-dense and tasty foods. While controversy exists within the scientific community regarding the labeling of food addiction, the episode highlights the similarities between addiction to drugs or gambling and addiction-like behaviors towards certain foods. The clip also explores the idea that our brain's response to these foods is related to the dopamine reward system, which drives our desire for highly stimulating foods.
Going Beyond Tasty Foods: Are Humans Wired to Binge?
Another interview clip examines the notion that humans are wired not only to seek out calorie-dense and tasty foods but also to maximize calorie intake when encountering such foods. The discussion centers around the concept of binge eating behavior and whether it may be hardwired into us through evolutionary forces. The clip touches upon how individuals have different cravings depending on their reference points and how our desires for specific foods can be malleable and adaptable. It also highlights the potential effects of binge eating on psychophysiological levels, such as altered states of mind and adrenaline-like rushes.
Crash Diets: Fast Fat Loss and Health Considerations
The podcast episode also features a clip on the topic of crash diets and their impact on health. The conversation explores the question of how fast you can go for fat loss and whether crash diets are worth it. The clip mentions that the rate of fat loss depends on several factors, including body fat percentage and the goal of maintaining performance during the diet. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining sufficient protein intake to prevent muscle loss during rapid fat loss phases. The clip also touches on the trade-offs between short-term fat loss goals and long-term health considerations.
Body Weight and Its Impact on Health
The final clip in the podcast episode focuses on the relationship between body weight and health. It emphasizes that body weight is intricately tied to overall health and serves as a proxy measure for health, even though individual factors and trade-offs exist. The clip highlights the negative impact of excessive body weight on organ stress, metabolic stress, and overall longevity. It also discusses how being lean and maintaining a healthy body composition can positively influence health, mobility, and longevity, while acknowledging the importance of finding a balance between health and enjoying life.
In the third radio hour of the SSD podcast, I'm binging you clips from 3 different interviews done with Dr. Stephan Guyenet, Lyle McDonald and Dr. Mike Israetel.
5:30 - Food addiction (Stephan Guyenet)
12:30 - Binge eating & evolutionary wiring
19:20 - Is crash dieting worth it? (Lyle McDonald)
33:20 - Health and body composition (Mike Israetel)
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The interview links:
Stephan guyenet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IswcPoA8FM0
Lyle McDonald:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGAeSscCKDk
Dr. Israetel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK8I0kpQDhg
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