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Episode 418: Dr. Jason Fung: Why Calories Are Not the Key to Weight Loss

Jan 24, 2025
Dr. Jason Fung, a New York Times bestselling author and expert in obesity and intermittent fasting, challenges the myth that weight loss is solely about calories. He discusses how hormones, particularly insulin, affect fat storage and emphasizes the varied impacts of different foods on our bodies. Fung argues against the oversimplified 'calories in, calories out' approach, advocating for a deeper understanding of how our bodies process energy. He also highlights the role of protein and the dangers of processed carbs in the weight loss journey.
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