

Mythbusting - carbs, calories, losing fat, “metabolic damage” and more! with Alex Leaf
17 snips Apr 20, 2024
Nutrition expert Alex Leaf discusses weight loss myths and research findings, including debates on calories in versus calories out, low-carb vs. low-fat diets, impact of protein on lifespan, debunking genetics in health, metabolic adaptation, overtraining, protein consumption, and analyzing research on feeding windows and health risks.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Debating Energy Balance and Hormonal Theories of Weight Regulation
01:43 • 13min
Rethinking Carbohydrates and Obesity
14:56 • 4min
Comparing Low Carb and Low Fat Diets in Metabolic Ward Studies
19:17 • 18min
Debunking Genetics in Health and Exploring Protein for Weight Loss
37:34 • 15min
Exploring the Myths and Realities of Starvation Mode and Metabolic Adaptation
52:04 • 29min
Exploring Overtraining Syndrome and Energy Expenditure in Female Athletes
01:20:39 • 3min
Protein Consumption and Longevity
01:23:45 • 7min
Comparing Responses to Interventions: Species Variability and Human Realities
01:30:47 • 2min
Analyzing Research on Shorter Feeding Windows and Health Risks
01:33:01 • 11min
Navigating Fat Loss Myths with Evidence-Based Strategies
01:43:34 • 6min