The Dr. Hyman Show Why High Starch And Sugar Diets Drive Insulin Resistance And Chronic Disease
Dec 5, 2022
In this discussion, Gary Taubes, an award-winning science journalist and co-founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative, delves into the dangers of high starch and sugar diets. He outlines how these diets drive insulin resistance and contribute to chronic diseases. Taubes emphasizes the need to ditch carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts for higher protein and fat options. He critiques the modern health crisis, linking rising sugar intake since the 1980s to obesity and metabolic issues, while advocating for a return to more wholesome, ancient grains.
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Insulin Resistance and Aging
- Insulin resistance, driven by excessive starch and sugar, is a primary aging accelerator.
- This dysregulation leads to diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.
Oatmeal's Effect on Hunger
- A Harvard study by David Ludwig showed that kids who ate oatmeal for breakfast ate significantly more food later than those who ate an omelet.
- This was despite all groups eating the same breakfast calories; the oatmeal group's bodies reacted with higher insulin, cortisol, and adrenaline levels.
Optimal Breakfast Choices
- Avoid starting your day with starch or sugar for breakfast.
- Prioritize protein and fat intake in the mornings.
