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Why Quitting Sugar Could Save Your Life
The Dr. Hyman Show
Quality Over Quantity: Calories Matter
Resting energy metabolism is significantly affected by the quality of calories consumed. While foraging energy requirements are crucial, excessive sugar intake can lower metabolism even when caloric intake remains constant, leading to varying weight outcomes. The fundamental driver of weight gain is the quantity of calories, yet-related health issues like blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes are influenced more by the quality of food. Studies, such as one by David Ludwig, highlight that a high sugar diet can lead to fatty liver and visceral fat despite similar caloric intake to higher fat, low-starch diets. The insight challenges the notion that overeating causes obesity, emphasizing instead that being overweight may lead to increased appetite and overeating.
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