Gary Taubes

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

In this enlightening discussion, Gary Taubes, an award-winning science and health journalist, shares his insights on the evolution of diabetes treatment. He critiques historical dietary guidelines and explores the potential of ketogenic diets. Taubes questions the reliance on medications like Ozempic, advocating for dietary changes over pharma solutions. They discuss how ingrained biases hinder progress in understanding diabetes treatment, while highlighting the critical role of diet in managing blood sugar and overall health.

Gary Taubes, an investigative science journalist and best-selling author, dives into the complexities of obesity research and challenges conventional wisdom on nutrition. He shares his journey from physics to journalism, highlighting the importance of skepticism in science. Taubes critiques outdated nutritional beliefs, emphasizing hormonal factors in obesity over caloric intake. He addresses the pitfalls of research biases and explores how these misconceptions have shaped dietary guidelines. With insights into low-carb diets, he advocates for a reevaluation of our understanding of obesity.

In this engaging discussion, guests include Sarah Jarvis, NHS GP and health author, Eran Segal, computational biologist focusing on personalized diets, Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology, and Gary Taubes, acclaimed health writer. They delve into the complexities of nutrition, debunking myths about sugar and fat while promoting personalized approaches to dieting. The conversation highlights the variability in how different bodies react to food and emphasizes the crucial role of gut health in overall well-being, challenging conventional dietary guidelines.

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 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.

In this discussion, Gary Taubes, an award-winning science journalist and co-founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative, delves into the dangers of high starch and sugar diets. He outlines how these diets drive insulin resistance and contribute to chronic diseases. Taubes emphasizes the need to ditch carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts for higher protein and fat options. He critiques the modern health crisis, linking rising sugar intake since the 1980s to obesity and metabolic issues, while advocating for a return to more wholesome, ancient grains.

Gary Taubes, an investigative journalist and bestselling author, dives deep into the real causes of obesity, challenging the misconception that overeating solely leads to weight gain. He reveals how individual metabolic responses and hormonal factors significantly influence fat storage. Discussing insulin resistance and the impact of a high-carb Western diet, Taubes emphasizes the importance of understanding personal diet sensitivities. His insights suggest that cutting out sugar may be key to better metabolic health for many.