It seems that nowadays, aside from religion and politics, one of the most hotly debated topics is that of nutrition. Should we eat high carb diets? Low carb? High fat? High protein? What about wheat or gluten? Should we eat meat or adopt a vegan diet? There are as many opinions as there are people — and books, magazines and websites are overflowing with information showing you the “right” way to eat and exercise to lose weight. But if “eating less and moving more” is all it takes to lose weight and enjoy a healthy lifestyle, why are so many of us fat and getting fatter? In this episode, I chat with Gary Taubes, bestselling author of three books, The Case Against Sugar (2016), Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It (2011) and Good Calories, Bad Calories (2007). We talk about the sharp rise of obesity and diabetes in America, the structural hurdles to effective nutrition research, and explore the common myth that a calorie is just a calorie. Here are a few other things you’ll learn in this interview: How diets shifted in the last century, and what impact it’s having on our bodies today. Why a carb isn’t just a carb — and why you should know the difference Is the sugar industry the new Big Tobacco? What role genetics play in our health, and how much is under our control Why humans are so attracted to sugar and how to break the habit Gary’s suggestions to improve your health, drop body fat and feel terrific The benefits of fasting and how you can try it out yourself And a bunch more. If you think at all about your health, give this podcast a listen.    Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, searchable transcripts, member-only episodes, and more. Sign up at: https://fs.blog/membership/   Every Sunday our newsletter shares timeless insights and ideas that you can use at work and home. Add it to your inbox: https://fs.blog/newsletter/   Follow Shane on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/ShaneAParrish

Gary Taubes, author of The Case Against Sugar, discusses the impact of sugar on obesity and health, challenges traditional beliefs on dietary fat, explores the evolution of sugar consumption, and shares insights on cutting out sugar for improved well-being. The conversation also delves into the ketogenic diet, hormonal influences on body composition, and the link between sugar, insulin, and growth patterns.

Award-winning science journalist, Gary Taubes, joins to discuss the evolution of diabetes treatment, the impact of drugs like Ozempic, and the need for reassessment in diabetes management. Topics include the role of dietary choices, calorie intake, exercise, limitations of current drugs, clinical trials, and the choice between drug therapy and dietary changes in managing diabetes. Discover how biases hinder progress in treating this chronic illness.

Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and a best-selling author. In this podcast, Gary explains how he developed a healthy skepticism for science as he was transitioning from being a physics major to beginning as a science journalist. He talks about how he was particularly drawn to sussing out “pathologic science,” telling the stories behind his books on the discovery of the W and Z bosons and cold fusion, emphasizing the need for researchers to perform a thorough background analysis. Gary then describes how his work came to focus on public health, nutrition, and obesity. He provides a great historic overview of obesity research and provides his explanation for why the conventional wisdom today is incorrect.We discuss: Gary’s background in science and journalism, and developing a healthy skepticism for science [2:20]; Gary’s boxing experience, and the challenge of appreciating behavioral risk [8:40]; How Gary developed his writing skills, and what the best science writers do well [16:45]; Example of how science can go wrong, and the story behind Gary’s first book, Nobel Dreams [25:15]; Theoretical vs. experimental physicists: The important differentiation and the relationship between the two [36:00]; Pathological science: research tainted by unconscious bias or subjective effects [40:30]; Reflecting on the aftermath of writing Nobel Dreams and the legacy of Carlo Rubbia [49:45]; Scientific fraud: The story of the cold fusion experiments at Georgia Tech and the subject of Gary’s book, Bad Science [53:45]; Problems with epidemiology, history of the scientific method, and the conflict of public health science [1:09:00]; Gary’s first foray into the bad science of nutrition [1:26:45]; Research implicating insulin’s role in obesity, and the story behind what led to Gary’s book, Good Calories, Bad Calories [1:36:15] The history of obesity research, dietary fat, and fat metabolism [1:46:00] The evolving understanding of the role of fat metabolism in obesity and weight gain [1:55:15] Mutant mice experiments giving way to competing theories about obesity [2:04:00] How Gary thinks about the findings that do not support his alternative hypothesis about obesity [2:08:00] Challenges with addressing the obesity and diabetes epidemics, palatability and convenience of food, and other hypotheses [2:14:45]; Challenging the energy balance hypothesis, and the difficulty of doing good nutrition studies [2:25:00]; and More. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com/ Show notes page for this episode: https://peterattiamd.com/GaryTaubes  Subscribe to receive exclusive subscriber-only content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Connect with Peter on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

To unpack the truth behind the often confusing information about the food we eat, in this archive discussion from 2017, Intelligence Squared brought together some of the world’s leading experts on the science of human nutrition and health. Joining our host Dr Xand van Tulleken to pick apart food truths and myths were GP and broadcaster Sarah Jarvis, computational biologist Eran Segal, Professor of genetic epidemiology Tim Spector, and award-winning science and health writer Gary Taubes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Taubes, a renowned science journalist and bestselling author, delves into the challenges of conventional dietary guidelines and the complexities of nutrition journalism. He critiques the misinformation around carbohydrates and their role in obesity, advocating for a rethinking of diabetes management and the importance of personal health journeys. Taubes emphasizes the need for scientific integrity in diet discussions, sharing personal anecdotes about the transformative effects of a carnivorous diet on chronic conditions like diabetes and Parkinson's.

Gary Taubes, a renowned researcher and science journalist, dives into the misconceptions surrounding nutrition epidemiology and its reliance on dubious science. He critiques the traditional energy balance approach to obesity, emphasizing the need for a fresh look at hormonal influences and individual differences. The discussion uncovers how social factors and funding biases twist research outcomes. Taubes also challenges the oversimplified views on caloric intake, urging a more personalized approach to diet and health.

Gary Taubes discusses the unreliability of epidemiological studies, curing diabetes with diet, and the misconceptions in today's science. He questions how dietary guidelines went wrong and advocates for rigorous scientific standards. The podcast explores the transformative power of a ketogenic diet for mental health and challenges established beliefs in nutrition and obesity. The importance of randomized control trials and historical perspectives on diabetes treatment and dietary guidelines are also discussed.

So you’ve tried that one diet that everyone else seemed to have success with to lose weight. That miracle supplement did absolutely nothing for your waistline or energy either. Not to mention when you signed up for that physical trainer from the special the local gym was running over the weekend you damn near vomited when you were done and couldn’t walk without pain for a whole week.And you still have belly fat and everywhere fat to get rid of but can’t seem to find anything ork sticking to… well there’s good news and bad news.The bad news is that the answer to your problem is as simple as diet, exercise and sleep.The good news is that the answer to your problem is as simple as diet, exercise and sleep, and we’re bringing you top notch lessons on burning fat, and how to live your optimal life with the energy you need to be successful with these industry experts and scientists.You don’t have to make this complicated, but you do have to stop looking for that magic pill, that miracle workout, and that suspicious diet that worked for your girlfriend’s cousin’s sister’s co-worker’s partner last summer. Keep it simple and stay informed with relevant, well sourced information with these health experts:Shawn Stevenson, Bestselling Author of Sleep Smarter and Eat Smarter. He's the creator of the Model Health Show and a research scientist.Gary Taubes, an investigative science and health journalist who authored The Case Against Sugar and Why We Get Fat.Drew Manning, Owner at Fit2Fat2Fit, is a health and fitness expert that gained and lost 75 pounds on purpose just to identify what his clients experience first hand.Herman Pontzer, Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology is the author of Burn, the book taking the industry by storm. His research is exposing myths around how humans burn calories.SHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Melt Fat Away0:46 | Reduce Insulin to Lose Fat 0:1326:02 | Make the Lifestyle Change44:40 | Burn Fat the Right Way1:15:57 | Why We Get Fat & What To Do1:38:01 | Optimal LifestyleFollow Tom Bilyeu:Website: https://impacttheory.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomBilyeuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tombilyeuInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a perfect world, we can all eat exactly the same and everyone gains and loses weight the exact same way. Unfortunately, in reality you may have a friend that can kill a whole pizza, have dessert and eat extra fries without gaining an ounce of weight. Others seem to put on weight even looking at a plate of food. What’s the deal? Why is it so easy for some people to gain weight and so hard for others. Why are so many people still sold on the calories in and calories out solution to obesity and weight control? Gary Taubes is an investigative science and health journalist and bestselling author. His latest book, The Case for Keto, tackles a lot of the misinformation around calories and why some people struggle with losing weight even when calories are restricted to the point of a starvation diet. We are led to believe that overeating is the problem, but what if eating too much isn’t what’s making you fat? What if your partner's problem is really how sensitive their body is to storing fat? This interview may be the missing piece of the puzzle that will help you and the people you love make the right diet changes, today.Check out Gary’s latest book, The Case for Keto: https://amzn.to/3sHS2AKSHOW NOTES:0:00 | Introduction to Gary Taubes1:27 | Overeating or Just Overweight9:24 | Starvation Storing More Fat18:27 | Quantify Excess Calories24:48 | Hunger & Energy Burning30:31 | Insulin Resistant37:33 | Sensitivity of Fat Storing Cells43:33 | American Carb Diet Problem50:10 | A Fat Storage Problem56:34 | Eat For Your Body TypeFollow Gary Taubes:Website: http://garytaubes.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/garytaubesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaryTaubesAuthor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-taubes-942a6459/Check out our sponsors:Riverside: Go to riverside.fm/impactButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impactInsideTracker: Get 25% off their entire store at insidetracker.com/impacttheoryBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheoryAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices