The Food Programme
Food and Exercise: A Puzzle
Jan 23, 2025
Join Mike Keen, an adventurous chef and Arctic explorer, as he unravels the mysteries of weight management through diet and exercise. Alongside Chris Van Tulleken, a medical doctor and author focusing on processed foods, Nigel Smith, a sports dietitian, and Andrew Jenkinson, an obesity surgeon, they delve into the surprising relationship between physical activity and weight loss. Discover how traditional diets, exercise misconceptions, and the concept of weight set points all play critical roles in our health and fitness journeys.
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- Mike Keen's weight fluctuations during his expeditions highlight the complex relationship between exercise, diet quality, and body weight regulation.
- Experts indicate that dietary management is more crucial than exercise for weight loss, emphasizing the hormonal effects of processed foods.
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Extreme Diet and Weight Loss Observations
An explorer named Mike Keene undertook an expedition in Greenland where he kayaked extensively while consuming a traditional Inuit diet, primarily consisting of protein and fat from marine sources. During the first trip, he lost 14 kilos while engaging in intense physical activity, likening it to running a half marathon daily in harsh conditions. Surprisingly, after returning to the UK, his weight rebounded to 90 kilos, sparking questions about the mechanisms of weight loss and maintenance. The experience prompted an exploration of how extreme diets combined with physical exertion affect body composition and energy expenditure in both active and inactive states.
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