The Dr. Hyman Show The Science of Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
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Jun 7, 2024 The podcast delves into the real reasons behind weight loss struggles, emphasizing metabolism's complexity. It challenges the outdated calorie counting myth, highlighting how food quality plays a crucial role. The discussion introduces the carbohydrate insulin model, linking refined carbs to fat storage. Listeners learn how modern diets with ultra-processed foods are contributing to obesity. A holistic approach to weight management is advocated, considering hormones, the microbiome, and environmental factors.
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Calorie Restriction Paradox
- The energy balance model suggests weight loss is simply about consuming fewer calories than expended.
- However, this model doesn't fully explain rising obesity rates despite decreased caloric intake in recent decades.
Calories Not Created Equal
- The science of weight and metabolism is complex, involving factors beyond caloric intake.
- Not all calories have the same metabolic effects; food acts as information, influencing hormones and other bodily functions.
Carbohydrate-Insulin Model
- The carbohydrate-insulin model suggests refined carbs and sugars increase insulin, the fat storage hormone.
- High insulin levels promote fat storage and slow metabolism, hindering weight loss.