The Food Programme

Food and Exercise: A Puzzle

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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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ANECDOTE

Mike's First Greenland Trip

  • Mike Keene lost 14 kilos in four weeks while kayaking in Greenland, eating a traditional Inuit diet.
  • Surprisingly, his weight stabilized at 75 kilos despite the intense activity.
ANECDOTE

Mike's Second Greenland Trip

  • On a second trip, Mike followed the same diet but stayed in a hotel, doing no kayaking.
  • He lost 14 kilos again, matching the weight loss from his first trip.
INSIGHT

Exercise and Weight Loss

  • Exercise is good for health, but it doesn't contribute significantly to weight loss for most people.
  • Calorie restriction plays a much larger role in weight management.
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