Mark Schatzker

In this engaging discussion, Eric Pallant, a bread historian and author of 'Sourdough Culture,' dives into how French regulations preserve the quality of bread, contrasting it with the rapid, commercial baking seen in the U.S. Meanwhile, Mark Schatzker, a writer and flavor researcher known for 'The Dorito Effect,' explores the decline of tomato flavor due to industrial breeding and highlights the superior taste of European varieties. Both guests emphasize cultural practices that enhance food experiences and why we often enjoy flavors more when abroad.

Why are we craving food more than ever, and how do we overcome it? Mark Schatzker, journalist and author of The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well, chats with Dr. Casey Means about the dangers of food cravings. Look for multiple new shows per week on A Whole New Level, where we have in-depth conversations about metabolic health and how the Levels startup team builds a wellness movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry.Sign Up to Get Your Free Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/wnl🎙 What Mark Schatzker & Dr. Casey Means discuss:(04:08) - How our brain defines cravings(08:55) - Our brain controls our body weight(20:28) - How evolution taught us to respond to uncertainty(27:11) - An experiment with gerbils(36:11) - The difference between American and Italian diet(56:35) - Eat food that tastes what it really is(57:03) - The hedonic therapy(1:14:33) - Cooking is an essential skill(1:15:00) - Get vitamins from food(1:20:11) - Fixing a relationship with sweet foodTranscript & Show notes👋 WHO WE ARE:Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life.🔗 Helpful links:Watch the conversation: https://youtu.be/tJGFYL289q0Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1📲 Connect:Connect with Dr. Casey Means on Instagram: https://instagram.com/drcaseyskitchenConnect with Casey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drcaseyskitchenConnect with Mark Schatzker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkSchatzker

Mark Schatzker, author of "The End of Craving," dives deep into the surprising truths behind obesity. He challenges conventional beliefs about carbs and explores how food additives and vitamins may alter our cravings. Mark reveals that desire and enjoyment of food often disconnect, leading to overeating without satisfaction. He also discusses how our bodies naturally seek a healthy weight and argues that truly enjoying delicious food can be a powerful strategy in combating obesity. Get ready to rethink your relationship with food!