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Dr. Giles Yeo, Cambridge University Professor, author of "Why Calories Don't Count," and Chief Science Advisor at Rio demolishes weight management myths with scientific precision and personal warmth. This mind-shifting conversation reveals why blaming people for obesity fundamentally misunderstands human biology. Full disclosure: I am also an advisor for Rio but I only work with companies I believe in and would use for myself and my family.Bold scientific insights abound as Dr. Yeo reveals why simple calorie counting fails. Rather than fixating on calories, he advocates understanding how different foods affect our bodies uniquely, making a compelling case for cooking at home with quality ingredients as his personal health strategy.The discussion ventures into today's most transformative weight management tools, with Dr. Yeo describing GLP-1 medications as the most effective treatment options he's encountered in 30 years of obesity research. These medications signal fullness to the brain, but surprisingly affect other reward-seeking behaviors too - from alcohol consumption to addictive tendencies. The conversation explores fascinating frontiers in brain science, including Dr. Yeo's groundbreaking work mapping human hypothalamus feeding circuits, and examines how AI-assisted health applications might revolutionize personalized nutrition. Throughout, his compassionate message resonates: obesity isn't a character flaw - it's the result of biological and environmental factors that require understanding, not judgment. Discover why this disco-dancing geneticist believes personalized approaches, not quick fixes, are the future of health optimization.https://rio.life/Free sample chapter -Lies I Taught In Medical School : https://www.robertlufkinmd.com/lies/Complete Metabolic Heart Scan (20% off with 'LUFKIN20') https://www.innerscopic.com/Fasting Mimicking Diet (20% off) https://prolonlife.com/Lufkin At home blood testing (15% off) https://pathlongevity.com/Mimio Health (15% off with 'LUFKIN') https://mimiohealth.sjv.io/c/5810114/2745519/30611 *** CONNECT***Web: https://robertlufkinmd.com/X: https://x.com/robertlufkinmdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/robertLufkinmdInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertlufkinmd/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlufkinmd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertlufkinmd Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robertlufkinmdBluesky: ...

Tried everything to lose weight and nothing's working? It's not your fault. According to geneticist Giles Yeo, your body is hardwired to hold onto fat—especially as you age. Yeo breaks down why your metabolism slows, how your genes shape your hunger, and why exercise isn't the fat-loss fix you think it is. If you've been eating better, moving more, and still not seeing results… this is the science-backed reality check you've been waiting for. Listen to the full episode here - Spotify - https://g2ul0.app.link/y96HFbLIDSb Apple - https://g2ul0.app.link/9Ow3Z5SIDSb Watch the Episodes On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Giles Yeo -  Why Calories Don't Count - https://bit.ly/3XWPtaL Gene Eating - https://bit.ly/3Yc37X6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textShort Summary: The science of obesity and appetite regulation, blending genetics and neurobiology with practical insightsAbout the guest: Giles Yeo, PhD is a professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge. He leads a lab studying obesity and appetite regulation.Note: Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and everyone on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. Full transcript and other information on Substack.Episode Summary: Nick interviews Dr. Giles Yeo about the genetics and neurobiology of obesity, starting with the discovery of leptin in the obese mouse model, detailing its role in appetite regulation via the hypothalamus, and discussing GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. It delves into how genetic factors, like the leptin-melanocortin pathway, influence hunger, the heritability of body weight, and societal factors driving the obesity epidemic, emphasizing the interplay of biology and environment.Key Takeaways:Leptin, discovered through the obese mouse, signals fat levels to the brain, but its absence causes severe obesity and infertility, as seen in rare human mutations.The hypothalamus, a key brain region, senses hormones like leptin and GLP-1, balancing hunger and satiety through POMC (anorexigenic) and AgRP (orexigenic) neurons.Body weight heritability is 40-70% at the population level, but this does not mean that 40-70% of someone's body fat composition is due to genetic factors outside human control. Dr. Yeo unpacks how to think about it.GLP-1 drugs (e.g., Ozempic) mimic gut hormones to reduce appetite, offering some people 15-25% weight loss, but require long-term safety monitoring.According to Dr. Yeo, obesity reflects energy imbalance, but nutritional density matters more than calorie counting for health, and societal changes are needed to prevent it.Related episode:M&M #132: Obesity Epidemic, Diet, Metabolism, Saturated Fat vs. PUFAs, Energy Expenditure, Weight Gain & FeediSupport the showAll episodes, show notes, transcripts, etc. at the M&M Substack Affiliates: Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Use code MIND for 10% off. Readwise: Organize and share what you read. Athletic Greens: Comprehensive & convenient daily nutrition. Free 1-year supply of vitamin D with purchase. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription. MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn and grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils or artificial ingredients. Use code MIND for 20% off. For all the ways you can support my efforts

It's time to address the elephant in the room - Ozempic. We know that Ozempic will change - and is already changing - the body image landscape. There is so much noise online, in the media and in our personal lives about the so called ‘miracle' drug - so we decided to call in the help of an expert, to clear up the myths from the facts. Dr Giles Yeo is a professor at the University of Cambridge, whose research focuses on food intake, genetics and obesity. We got him in the studio to answer all the questions we had about Ozempic - to help us understand the science behind the drug that everyone is talking about. You can buy Giles' latest book Why Calories Don't Count hereFollow @gilesyeo on Instagram If you would like to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethatpod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Dex RoyStudio Manager: Dex RoyTrailers: Sophie RichardsonVideo Editor: Celia GomezSocial Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The body image landscape is changing in front of our eyes - and we have Ozempic to blame - or thank - for that. For the last few years - Ozempic has been the topic that has dominated the cultural conversation. Is it the silver bullet to help us with our body image or are pharmaceutical companies taking advantage of our collective desire to be thin? In this episode we speak to a doctor who is an expert on Ozempic, a psychologist and someone who has taken the drug to dig right to the core of this thorny, controversial topic.Is Ozempic a miracle or is it causing more damage than it's worth? We don't know where it's going to end - but we know for certain that this isn't the last we'll hear of the drug.Thank you to our amazing guests who feature in this episode: Dr Giles Yeo, Daniel Cooper and Phillippa DiedrichsYou can buy Giles' latest book Why Calories Don't Count hereFollow @gilesyeo on Instagram Follow @phillippa.diedrichs on InstagramRead more about Phillippa's work at https://www.phillippadiedrichs.com/ Follow Dan on Bluesky Follow @danielwcooper on InstagramYou can read Dan's article 'Wegovy helped me lose three stone in three months - and ruined my life' hereIf you would like to get in touch - you can email us on shouldideletethat@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram:@shouldideletethat@em_clarkson@alexlight_ldnShould I Delete That is produced by Faye LawrenceMusic: Dex RoyStudio Manager: Dex RoyTrailers: Sophie RichardsonVideo Editor: Celia GomezSocial Media Manager: Emma-Kirsty Fraser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If being overweight is bad for us, why is it so easy to gain weight and so hard to lose weight? Taking how we look out of it, is being overweight or obese really as bad for our health as we are led to believe? And why may this be the case?In this episode of Vision of Health, Professor Giles Yeo MBE, a world renowned weight-loss scientist spills the tea on why storing too much fat is bad for us, and what we can do about it. Giles a Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, who has been researching the science behind body weight and feeding behaviours for the last 25 years. He has a PhD from the University of Cambridge, is a two time author of pivotal books on obesity and genetics, and was awarded an MBE in the Queen's 2020 birthday honours, for his commitment to research on this topic You may also know Giles from the TV where he's featured in many documentaries on the topic! This episode covers:What obesity actually is and how it impacts our health The science behind body size vs body shape Why is it so easy to put on weight, but challenging to lose weightHow to lose weight and keep it off Whether obesity is due to genetics or dietWhy we have different relationships with foodThe impact of childhood obesity on future health How ageing affects fat loss/How to age safely Key differences between men and womenWhether blood glucose monitoring is a useful tool for weight lossWhat you need to know about Ozempic Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MCdMPFMBCowIf you want to hear more from Professor Giles Yeo, follow him on instagram @gilesyeoIf you enjoyed this episode please do leave us a like and a review. And don't forget to subscribe to keep hearing from your favourite experts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think weight loss is all about eating less and moving more? Think again. In this episode, Prof. Giles Yeo reveals why calorie counting isn't just inaccurate—it could actually make weight management harder. He explains why the popular “calories in, calories out” method doesn't add up and explores how factors like genetics, brain signals, and gut health play a major role in shaping our weight. Giles Yeo is a Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge and Honorary President of the British Dietetic Association. His research focuses on the influence of genes on feeding behaviour and body weight. Giles is also the author of ‘Gene Eating' and ‘Why Calories Don't Count'. Giles shares the surprising impact of ultra-processed foods on how we process calories and why losing weight often feels like a battle against our own biology. With decades of research in his back pocket, Giles shares science-backed advice to help you break free from yo-yo dieting, read calorie labels smarter, and embrace a more balanced, plant-rich diet for long-term health.

Obesity is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, with genetic and molecular factors playing a crucial role in how our bodies regulate weight. In this season opener, we explore the science behind obesity, focusing on how hormones, genetics, and brain circuits influence feeding behavior and body weight. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the interplay between molecular biology and real-world health outcomes.Our guest, Dr. Giles Yeo, is a professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge and an expert in the genetics of obesity. With decades of research experience, Dr. Yeo dives into how hormones like GLP-1 interact with the brain and how genetic mutations can affect eating behaviors. He also explains the innovative molecular biology techniques his lab uses to map brain circuits and decode the genetic influences on body weight.But this episode isn't all about the lab. Dr. Yeo shares his journey from studying the genetics of Japanese pufferfish to becoming a leading voice in obesity research and science communication. Whether he's decoding how Ozempic works or reflecting on the importance of good science communication, Dr. Yeo's passion for the field—and his knack for making complex topics relatable—shines through. Subscribe to get future episodes as they drop and if you like what you're hearing we hope you'll share a review or recommend the series to a colleague.  Visit the Invitrogen School of Molecular Biology to access helpful molecular biology resources and educational content, and please share this resource with anyone you know working in molecular biology. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

New year, new wellness goals! We're diving into resolutions, the viral “Morning Shed” trend, and tackling phone addiction's impact on mental health. Plus, expert Giles Yeo on calorie counting, and headlines you need: vegans' gut health wins and loneliness as a rising health risk. Fresh tips, real talk, and inspiration to kickstart your healthiest year yet—don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did you know that over 50% of the average adult's diet—and 65% of a child's diet—in the UK is made up of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)?

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How much do our genetics determine our destiny when it comes to how much we weigh? Cambridge geneticist Giles Yeo says your genes play a bigger role than you might think. “In casino terms, the house will always win if the die is weighted just a little bit one way versus the other.” On today's Chasing Life, Professor Yeo, a pioneer in the field of obesity research, joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to explain his ground-breaking research into why some people are genetically predisposed to eat more, and why it's still so controversial to classify obesity as a “disease.” Plus, Professor Yeo shares how to treat and prevent obesity, a condition that impacts more than 40 percent of Americans, and counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professor Giles Yeo, author of books including Why Calories Don’t Count, tells Julian about his Cambridge Festival session on the long-term impact of diet and hunger on our physical and […]

Dr. Giles Yeo is a British-American biologist who specialises in food and weight. I ask him everything I want to know about obesity, genetics, exercise and why we seem to hate fat people. He is the professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the Medical Research Council Metabolic Diseases Unit and scientific director of the Genomics/Transcriptomics Core at the University of Cambridge.  Follow Giles: https://twitter.com/GilesYeo?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Get extra content on http://andrewgold.locals.com Andrew on X: https://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/andrewgold_ok Heretics YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewgoldheretics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Another Piece! In this bonus episode, Gregg is discussing his conversation with Giles Yeo and is joined by two people you're going to love - Di from South Wales, and Calum from London. Di and Calum are both on journeys to be the best versions of themselves, and are doing a pretty great job at representing the everyman! It's an enlightening, interesting and (we'll be honest) hilarious chat. Just be prepared to never look at Mango in the same way again.For podcast updates make sure to follow Gregg on Instagram @greggwallace, and make sure to follow Giles Yeo and all his amazing work @gilesyeo.Produced by Emily Sandford, Photography by Jiksaw, Artwork by Bill Roberts & Hannah Sims, Video Footage by Samson Falodun. The Head of Comedy and Entertainment Podcasts at Global is Chris LanderThis episode contains material relating to weight loss, fitness and mental attitude to food and is for entertainment purposes only. Listeners should always seek health advice from a medical practitioner.

Be prepared to throw your orange juice in the bin. Gregg's series starts with the incredible Weight Loss Scientist and Gregg Wallace look-a-like?! - Dr Giles Yeo MBE. Giles is a Professor at Cambridge University, and is the Author of ‘Why Calories Don't Count: How We Got the Science of Weight Loss Wrong' and ‘Gene Eating: The Story of Human Appetite'. It's time to cut yourself some slack when it comes to shifting the pounds. This episode is full of facts, common sense and some comforting knowledge that will make you feel like understanding weight loss is… ‘a piece of cake'.For podcast updates make sure to follow Gregg on Instagram @greggwallace, and make sure to follow Giles Yeo and all his amazing work @gilesyeo.This episode contains material relating to weight loss, fitness and mental attitude to food and is for entertainment purposes only. Listeners should always seek health advice from a medical practitioner.

What if calories aren't the whole story? In the realm of nutrition and health, the traditional belief has been that counting calories is the ultimate key to managing one's diet effectively. But what if we told you calories might not be the key to a healthy diet? Delving beyond the calorie count, this question encourages us to explore the multifaceted elements that influence our health and well-being, such as food quality, nutrient content, and individual genetic factors. Giles Yeo, a biologist and professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the Medical Research Council Metabolic Diseases Unit, and scientific director of the Genomics/Transcriptomics Core at the University of Cambridge, challenges the conventional wisdom surrounding weight management.  In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Giles to shed light on the importance of food quality, nutrient partitioning, and the role of genetics in our individual responses to diet and exercise. His perspective invites us to reevaluate our approach to nutrition, weight loss, considering a more holistic view of health that goes beyond calorie counting. Topics include: What sparked Giles' interest in the genetics of obesity and body weight Giles explains what influences body weight and health The importance of educating children about nutrition and healthy choices Giles shares the impact of bariatric surgery Why it matters to maintain muscle mass while losing weight The crucial role of resistance training to preserve muscle and overall health And other topics… Connect with Giles: LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/giles-yeo-2062969 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilesyeo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GilesYeo  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giles.yeo/  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this series of special editions of BBC Radio 4 podcast Just One Thing, Michael Mosley quizzes the world's leading health experts on the best ways to live well. In this Weight Loss Special, we hear from Professor Giles Yeo, a leading expert in the genetics of obesity at the University of Cambridge. We hear the top tips Professor Yeo swears by to help you shed the pounds. What's the best way to lose weight? What should you be eating and how should you be exercising? And what's the best way to keep it off? And as this is a Just One Thing special, Michael ends the interview by asking Professor Yeo for the one single most effective health hack to shift a few pounds.Series Producer: Dom Byrne Production Manager: Maria Simons Exec Producer: Zoe Heron Specially composed music by Richard Atkinson (Mcasso) A BBC Studios production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out my episode last year on habits! How break bad ones and maintain good ones: https://bit.ly/3vkCNAN As a holiday wrap-up, we've listened to you and answered one of the most popular questions; What is your favourite EVER episode? But, we think the more important question is what is YOUR favourite episode on the Diary of CEO of all time. Using our in-house data scientist and a group of analysts, we've found the most replayed and shared moments from 2023. This should be the most valuable episode you will ever listen to. 7th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Giles Yeo. Dr Giles takes on some of the biggest myths about health, weight and obesity. His books, Why Calories Don't Count and Gene Eating: https://amzn.to/3NFeUdE Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj 6th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Mindy Pelz. In this moment we talk about intermittent fasting, the gut reset fast and the belly fat burning diet. Dr Mindy lays out how to eat and behave to improve our overall health. Instagram: https://bit.ly/461aBB0 Dr Mindy's book, Fast Like A Girl: https://amzn.to/41y9Opr 5th Most Replayed Moment, Professor Matthew Walker. This is from my conversation with the Worlds Number One expert on sleep. He gives us a roadmap for how to sleep better, explaining the impact of our sleep on our overall health, happiness and everything in between. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YsK1f6 Matt's bestseller, Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3totIGS Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yI60V7 4th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Daniel Amen. Taken from Dr. Daniel Amen's second appearance on the show, we discuss how to grow a healthier, better brain. Daniel is the World's Leading Neuroscientist who may have scanned and seen more brains than anyone else. The no.1 book on Brain health: https://amzn.to/3vbmXsh Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tHjm4r Twitter: https://bit.ly/3scQpgr 3rd Most Replayed Moment, Gary Brecka. Gary Brecka is one of the world's most renowned human biologists. Our conversation covers the ultimate human wellbeing checklist. From Dana White's transformation using the super human protocol to stripping fat, listen to transform your life. Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter: http://bit.ly/41w492P 2nd Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Tim Spector. A favourite guest on DOAC, here Tim busts myths about a frequently debated subject: diet vs exercise. Foor For Life, Tim's book: https://amzn.to/3RTckDt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CDRuQD Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil No.1 Most Replayed Moment: Dr Tara Swart. The most listened to moment ever this year is neuroscientist Dr. Tara explaining the brain and body's connection. We dive into the influence the brain has on our health, relationships and well-being. Dr Tara's book: https://amzn.to/47dokE0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Bonus Moment, Mo Gawdat: This is from episode 101 with Mo Gawdat, and it's the most shared episode we've ever had of all time on WhatsApp. Mo explains to me his influential equation for happiness, and we discuss how to put it into practice. Mo's book, Solve For Happy: https://amzn.to/489n5qJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY The Conversation Cards: https://bit.ly/4amtNew Sponsors: Huel: https://my.huel.com/daily-greens-uk Uber Trains: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the influence of serendipity in science? We hear from Professor Giles Yeo from the University of Cambridge on being in the right place at the right time, his motivations for staying in science, and navigating the different cultures inside and outside the lab. Professor Giles Yeo studies the genetic and neurological factors influencing obesity and appetite regulation.

Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast! How are you this week?This podcast is based on research by Dr Giles Yeo, on 'Why Calories Don't Count'. This podcast is a MUST listen if you are trying to lose weight. Let me tell you why calories are not important for weight loss.Let's ditch the calorie counting! Read Dr Yeo's book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-calories-dont-count/dr-giles-yeo/9781398704329#:~:text=Once%20you%20understand%20that%20calories,advice%20you%27ll%20ever%20read. Get in touch: Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.comInstagram: mairihgardnerTiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.mairigardner.com Do you have any questions about what I offer and how I can help you? Book your FREE 15 minute session today @ www.mairigardner.com I would love to chat! Remember to share, like, comment and follow! Thank you for listening :)

Giles Yeo MBE is a British-American biologist. He is the professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the Medical Research Council Metabolic Diseases Unit and scientific director of the Genomics/Transcriptomics Core at the University of Cambridge. "Why Calories Don't Count" The calorie information is ubiquitous. On packaged food, restaurant menus, and online recipes, we see authoritative numbers that tell us the calorie count of what we're about to consume. And we treat these numbers as gospel—counting, cutting, intermittently consuming, and, if you believe some 'experts' out there, magically making them disappear. We all know, and governments advise, that losing weight is just a matter of burning more calories than we consume. But it's all wrong.In Why Calories Don't Count, Dr. Giles Yeo, an obesity researcher at Cambridge University, challenges the conventional model and demonstrates that all calories are not created equal. He addresses why popular diets succeed, at least in the short term, and why they ultimately fail, and what your environment has to do with your body weight. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our genes can make us more likely to gain weight, but the choices we make about what we eat and how active we are also matter. Our body sends signals to our brain to tell us when we're hungry or full, and these signals can be influenced by hormones in our body. It's important to pay attention to these signals and make choices that are good for our health. Regular exercise is important for staying healthy, but it might not be the best way to lose weight. By understanding how our body works and making good choices, we can stay healthy and feel good.Giles Yeo is a scientist who studies how our bodies work when it comes to eating food. He has written two books that give advice on how to be healthy. In this episode, he talks about how our genes can affect how we eat and how our bodies work.LinksProfessor Giles Yeo MBEGene Eating: The Story of Human Appetite – Giles' first bookWhy Calories Don't Count: How We Got the Science of Weight Loss Wrong – Giles' second bookChicken korma, Eton mess and a genetic variant provide clues to our food choicesMetabolic acceleration and the evolution of human brain size and life history

We're in the heart of summer in Europe, where extreme heat has spiralled into out-of-control wildfires across the Mediterranean, leading thousands to flee their homes. Previously on Inside Science we've looked at how and why temperatures are soaring across the globe. Now we're homing in on one of the most visible effects of that. First, BBC climate and science reporter Georgina Rannard paints a picture of the link between these fires and climate change. Next up we hear from Professor Stefan Doerr, director of the Centre for Wildfire Research at Swansea University, on whether Europe is prepared for a future where these blazes are more frequent and intense. Another effect of climate change you might have heard about this week is the potential collapse of the Gulf Stream. Georgina explains why leading researchers have reservations about the science behind that claim. We investigate a sometimes overlooked and under-reported source of pollution: particles from vehicle tyres. Dr Marc Masen from Imperial College London tells us about the impact they're having on our health. And pollution from tyres is affecting flora and fauna too. Dr Paul Donald, senior researcher at Birdlife International, explains how vehicles on our roads have impacted wildlife in the environment. Finally, from four wheels to two wheels! Geneticist and body weight scientist Dr Giles Yeo is cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats with two glucose monitors on his arm. He tells us what he's hoping to learn. Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producer: Hannah Fisher Content producer: Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Research: Patrick Hughes Editor: Richard Collings

We had the amazing opportunity to speak with an incredible guest, respected Cambridge university lecturer Dr. Giles Yeo. Dr. Yeo is a professor of molecular neuroendocrinology whose research focuses on food intake, genetics, and obesity, and our conversation was nothing short of amazing.1:57 We talk about Giles' recent “midlife crisis” that manifest in the form of an amazing cycling adventure across the UK.7:33 What is obesity? There is an oversimplified yet strong-held belief that body size correlates with health, and Dr. Yeo talks us through the impact genetics play on our body size. The ability a individual's body has to carry body fat without negative health implications is impacted by our genes.12:14 How much fat we can store safely (without disease) is largely genetic, though there are always environmental factors at play as well. Where we hold our body fat is also entirely purely genetic14:38 Twin studies help us understand what portion of our health is genetic versus environmental. Dr. Yeo shares a fantastic example of heritable traits using hair color (compared to fat carrying capacity, body shape) and freckles (compared to what foods we like to eat, how much food we eat).17:17 Mail in DNA tests (ex: 23 and Me) and can show us some accurate traits, while others are a stretch. There are both predictable traits that these tests can show us (like response to lactose and alcohol), and less predictable or more complicated traits (aerobic capacity, which diet would be best for us).23:17 How do these DNA tests provide inaccurate information? Predictable traits that involve just one compound are far more likely to be true and there is legitimate information we can learn.27:24 Dr. Yeo was recently on the Diary of A CEO podcast, where parts of his interview were utilized for soundbites that circulated around the fitness community while taken out of context. There was a lot of backlash around his comments surrounding calories, as well as his physical experience vs. his expertise.30:38 Calories tell you the amount you're eating and the energy content, but nothing of the nutritional content of a food.35:15 With advancements in how we understand the genetics of bodyweight, we're getting closer to understanding how to use genetics to tailor our intake to our individual needs. As we figure out how to mass monitor food intake, our potential to understand individualized needs grows in incredible ways.39:12 Is there a future of individual calorie-counting devices that give us a more accurate view of our intake?43:23 We talk through the challenging topic of balancing body positivity/neutrality and health. We don't do ourselves justice when we focus on weight; we need to focus on health.49:45 Dr. Yeo has worked in this industry for 25 years, and his messaging and beliefs have changed over his time. Policymakers, doctors, and individuals with more authority are often part of the problem in perpetuating weight stigma.53:00 Dr. Yeo's ideal future of health promotion is to solve poverty, making healthiest options also the cheapest options. This is the absolute emergency in improving health — individually and on a population level.Giles Yeo on Instagram: @gilesyeoHis books:Gene eating: The Story of Human AppetiteWhy Calories Don't CountDon't miss future episodes! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.Follow along with Michael at @michaelulloapt on IG, Threads, Twitter, and Tik Tokhttps://www.michaelulloa.com/Follow along with Kate at @klnutrition on IG and threadshttps://www.katelymannutrition.com/

Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo MBE  is the guru of how our brains control our bodyweight - coined "The Weight Loss Scientist" by the Diary of the CEO, he is the go to person about genes and our relationship with food. Prof Yeo has also hosted several BBC documentaries, is a best selling author, radio presenter and in his spare time a brilliant singer!  Prof Yeo and Tom Mitchell effortlessly churn out practical advice for working professionals and eating habits, while also addressing  topical issues surrounding weight stigma, our stress response - are you an eater of a faster? The use of language in mental health,  empathising with yourself and navigating being the expert.  The passion from Prof Yeo in this episode is infectious, we hope you enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed making it. This podcast is hosted by former England Rugby 7's captain and silver medalist Olympian and YOD patron the wonderful, Tom Mitchell.  Please download, rate, subscribe and share with your friends and colleagues!

Have you tried every diet under the sun but can't seem to budge the weight, or if you have lost the weight as soon as you stop the diet you put it all back on? What if weight loss had nothing to do with discipline and self control, but your brain was actually designed to want you to be fat? This is something that Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo has been researching all through his career, how the brain controls our bodyweight. Dr Yeo examines how our genes have evolved over time to make us crave certain foods, and why people can have totally different relationships with food. After watching this conversation you won't see food the same way again, as Dr Yeo exposes why calories shouldn't be counted, why most diets are the same and unsustainable in the long term and how you can lose weight without losing your love of food. Topics: Professional bio Why did you decide to focus on food? How has our perspective on food changed since you started? Genes & the link between obesity Our brain hates us losing weight How to burn fat Calorie counting Is gluten bad for us? Lactose intolerance Genetic components Veganism Juice is bad! Alkaline water is a scam! The link between ageing & gaining weight Does exercise help us lose weight? Body positivity The last guest question Giles: Twitter - https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram - https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj Giles' books: Why Calories Don't Count - https://bit.ly/3XWPtaL Gene Eating - https://bit.ly/3Yc37X6 Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CXkF0d Twitter: https://bit.ly/3wBA6bA Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3z3CSYM Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/SBExclusiveCommun Sponsors: Bluejeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb Intel -  https://intel.ly/3UIYxxT

Calories are fundamental to the way many of us view food and our own bodies - you'll find them on supermarket shelves, restaurant menus, and in cookbooks. But they didn't start out that way. Originally coined during the study of steam engines and industrial energy, the term ‘calorie' was transformed into a measurement of food as ‘fuel' for humans, influencing industrial, public health and even foreign policies for more than 100 years. It's also spawned a multi-billion dollar diet industry – we learn about the author whose battle with her weight introduced the world to calorie counting. But should we be paying the calorie so much attention? There are growing concerns that it's a misleading, perhaps even dangerous guide to how our bodies digest food and burn energy. Bridgett Kendall is joined by Dr Giles Yeo, professor of molecular neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge and author of ‘Why Calories Don't Count: How we got the science of weight loss wrong'; Adrienne Rose Bitar, a specialist in the history and culture of American food and health at Cornell University, New York, and author of ‘Diet and the Disease of Civilization'; and Nick Cullather, professor of history and international studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. (Picture: A smartphone showing a calorie counting app and surrounded by fresh vegetables, donuts and other snacks on a table. Credit: Getty Images)

Do you count your calories? On this episode of The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show, Liz is joined by Dr Giles Yeo to learn why it might be time to stop focussing so much on calorie intake. Dr Giles shares the history behind these little numbers, and why all calories aren't exactly equal. Liz and Dr Giles also discuss ultra-processed foods, how to make smarter food choices, and the importance of eating protein.Links mentioned in the episode:Follow Dr Giles Yeo on InstagramPurchase Why Calories Don't Count by Dr Giles Yeo hereSubscribe to Liz Earle Wellbeing Magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giles Yeo learns how to make a Thai green curry with Meera Sodha. This is a recipe without meat or prawns but with tofu and lots of vegetables. If we need to eat less meat and dairy to help prevent global warming- what difference will altering our diets make to our health. For a long time now people have been urged to cut down on red meat and processed foods but if you have been eating them all your life it takes an effort to develop new habits. Plant based products that can replace for example dairy milks, cheeses, sausages, burgers and meat based dishes such as lasagne can be helpful in making this transition but are they healthier?

In Plant Based Promises, Giles Yeo a foodie and academic at Cambridge University, asks how sustainable are commercial plant based products? This is a fast growing sector with a potential value of $162 billion by 2030. Giles travels to the Netherlands Food Valley to look at companies developing plant based alternatives and to find out what role they have to play in changing diets. And Giles designs, his own plant based Yeo Deli range online, but discovers that new markets are already causing shortages of alternative proteins so what will the future look like? In 2019 the Eat Lancet Commission set up specific targets for a healthy diet and sustainable food production. The aim was to keep global warming to within 1.5 degrees and to be able to feed the world's 10 billion people by 2050. The Commission's recommendations are best visualised as a plate of food, half fruits vegetables and nuts and the other half whole grains, beans, legumes and pulses, plant oils and modest amounts of meat and dairy. Is there room on the plate for Giles Yeo Deli Baloney range.

In Plant Based Promises, foodie, researcher and broadcaster Giles Yeo looks at the science behind plant based diets and the increasing number of plant based products appearing in supermarkets and restaurants. The market for plant based products could be worth $162 billion in the next ten years and Giles asks how sustainable and healthy the products are and the role they play in decreasing the world's carbon footprint. Globally food production accounts for about 30% of greenhouse gases. In the UK we eat over six times the amount of meat and more than twice the amount of dairy products recommended to prevent the global temperature increasing more than 1.5 degrees C, after which extreme weather events become more severe. But eating less meat and dairy means new protein sources from plants are needed and how easy or practical is it for people to change their diets? Veganuary, where people pledge to go vegan for the month of January show that people are willing to change what they eat for a variety of reasons including animal welfare, sustainability and health. In programme one Giles, an expert on food intake looks at some of the foods being developed to replace animal based foods and looks at alternatives to the iconic cheeseburger. Giles meets biochemist Professor Pat Brown founder of Impossible Burgers, a Silicon Valley start up making burgers from genetically modified yeast to replicate the taste of meat. But from high tech to the artisanal, sisters Rachel and Charlotte Stevens missed eating cheese so much they are now making cheese alternatives using traditional moulds, cultures and aging techniques while replacing dairy ingredients with nuts.

In this engaging episode, I interview geneticist, Dr. Giles Yeo, about the complexity of body weight and how the size of our body is influenced by our genes. You'll hear his take on what determines excess fat,  whether it's a disease and whether we are individually responsible for the size of our bodies. You definitely don't want to miss this episode.    Ad-free episode: https://plantscription.substack.com/subscribe     Affiliate links:   Save 15% off your Hamama.com order for a limited time  Use code ‘HAMAMA15'       Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child's eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     DR. GILES YEO https://twitter.com/GilesYeo https://instagram.com/gilesyeo       Mentions: Dr. Giles' podcast: Dr. Giles Yeo Chews the Fat: https://apple.co/3AkoD3s   BBC Plant-Based Promises: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0018nsf   Gene Eating by Dr. Giles Yeo: https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Eating-Science-Obesity-Dieting/dp/1643131273   Why Calories Don't Count by Dr. Giles Yeo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1643138278/     Sign up for a FREE discovery call: Doctoryami.com/coachme   Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics   Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify     NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

Welcome to the Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder. My goal is to help you develop a holistic lifestyle based on Four Cornerstone philosophy - food, body, emotional wellbeing and spiritual growth.  This holistic approach will help you feel good, which I define as being connected to your most authentic, highest self. And this is the place from which your energy, confidence, creativity, true power and true beauty will start to explode. Every week we provide you with interviews from top experts in their field or a solocast from yours truly to support you in living your most beautiful, healthy and joyful life.  I'm your host, Kimberly Snyder. Founder of Solluna, New York Times bestselling author, holistic wellness & spiritual teacher.

Chris and Xand are doctors, scientists and identical twins. Well, not quite identical. Xand is 20kg heavier, clinically obese, and has a Covid induced heart condition. Chris believes that the reason Xand is overweight is the same reason that most of us in the UK are overweight - Ultra Processed Food or UPF. It's the main thing that we now eat and feed to our children, but most of us have never heard of it. It's addictive, highly profitable and the main cause of the global obesity pandemic. It's destroying our bodies, our brains and the environment. In this series, recorded during the first coronavirus lockdown of 2020, Chris wants to help his brother quit UPF and get his health back. So, he has a plan. In an attempt to turn Xand's life around, Chris persuades his brother to eat a diet comprising 80% Ultra-processed food while learning about every aspect of it. By doing this, Chris tests two theories - that Xand is addicted to UPF, and that eating more of the stuff while learning about it, will help him quit. Chris believes that the science shows UPF is addictive and harmful to the body, not least by driving excess consumption and weight gain. By speaking with the world's leading experts on obesity and nutrition, Xand will learn what UPF is made of, how it's produced, whether it's addictive, what it does to the human brain and body and how it is the number one force driving global obesity. In episode 1 - How did we get so different? - Chris and Xand speak to Cambridge University geneticist Dr Giles Yeo to begin to understand the origins of Xand's (and everyone else's) size, learning about the role our food environments play in our susceptibility to UPF. How much is destiny, how much might we be able to control? Presented by Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken Produced by Hester Cant Executive Producers Philly Beaumont and Jo Rowntree A Loftus Media and van Tulleken Brothers Ltd production for BBC Radio 4

On the pod this week, a conversation with Dr. Giles Yeo, obesity researcher at Cambridge University and author of "Why Calories Don't Count: How We Got the Science of Weight Loss Wrong": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Calories-Dont-Count/Giles-Yeo/9781643138275 00:00 Intro 02:52 Interview with Dr. Yeo 25:11 Fix it in the mix: a music metaphor about diets 46:45 Failure of the week: about that chicken sandwich...

In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Michael Ulloa and I discuss weight neutrality and body inclusivity in the health and fitness industry.     [4:36] How Michael become a personal trainer that rejects diet culture [13:36] Do fitness and health have a body type? Pushback from other trainers and experts in the health community [17:05] Internet trolls and fat phobia [23:42] Michael's biggest pet peeve in the personal training industry [25:50] Commonly held belief creating aversion to physical activity [29:22] Helping clients navigate bias or discrimination in the fitness world [42:40] Tips for women looking for size inclusive and weight neutral fitness professionals [52:11] One tip for busy moms that are done with dieting and diet culture but want to move their bodies and feel good       Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child's eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.     MICHAEL ULLOA https://instagram.com/michaelulloapt https://www.michaelulloa.com/     Mentions: Michael's podcast interview with Dr. Giles Yeo: https://apple.co/37tioxJ   Amy Snelling: https://instagram.com/amysnellingpt   Michael's new fitness community:  https://www.nourishmovemaintain.com/   Michael's podcast, Just The Fitness Tip: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-the-fitness-tip/id1456553387   Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics     Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

In this episode, we are joined by Dr Giles Yeo. Giles is a Principal Research Associate at the MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit at the University of Cambridge, studying the brain's control of food intake and body weight, and how these might be dysregulated in obesity. We chat about his career in genetics research, genome-wide association studies and the future role of polygenic risk scores in routine clinical care. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genomicsunravelled/message

Cambridge Professor and Obesity Geneticist, Giles Yeo (pronounced YO) PhD and I discuss the genetics and epigenetics of obesity and the influence of our food environment on our collective health, from a practical and actionable level. He makes a strong case why calorie counting is overrated, why BMI is a poor tool to assess metabolic health risk, why fat shaming is not helpful and why he, with all he knows, is a flexitarian. He adds a very interesting story of when he fully stopped meat, and then what happened when he restarted eating it. There's more too but you'll just have to listen to find out! #weightstigma

Why is it important that we feed our souls? And how do we square what we know about eating ‘healthily' with our desire for food? Different foods will trigger the reward and pleasure centres of our brain to differing degrees; alongside chef Tim Anderson, Dr Giles Yeo explores what it is about certain foods that makes them so comforting.Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCountDr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does malnutrition – through over or under-eating – affect people's bodies, minds, and lives? Why should nations care about the nutrition their citizens are getting? Dr Giles Yeo is joined by restauranteur and food policy advocate Spike Mendelsohn to discuss why eating less healthy food is often not a choice individuals can make for themselves.Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCountDr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it about ultra-processed foods that makes us both crave them and struggle to stop eating them once we've started? And how might our genes affect our desire for them? Presenters, doctors, and identical twins Chris and Xand Van Tulleken join Dr Giles Yeo to explain what they've learnt about the effect UPFs can have on the body through their own personal experiments. Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCount Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What affect does your gut have on your physical and mental health? And how can your poo help you track the health of your gut? Once DJs travelling the world eating processed food and drinking alcohol, identical twins Lisa and Alana Macfarlane now think about putting lovely, fibrous food in their bodies in order to promote good bacteria in their guts. They set up The Gut Stuff after discovering that despite sharing 100% of their DNA, they only share 30-40% of their gut microbiota. Together with Dr Giles Yeo, they explore why that proves that looking after your gut health needs to be a really personal endeavour. Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCountThe Gut Stuff: https://shop.thegutstuff.com/products/the-gut-stuff-book Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why are people who are physically active better at regulating their appetite?And are fats or carbs a better fuel source when you're exercising? Science journalist and former elite distance runner Alex Hutchinson joins Dr Giles Yeo to explore whether it's possible to build muscle on a plant-based diet, and why it's so much easier to consume calories than burn them. Giles also takes the opportunity to ask Alex why he ‘hit the wall' during a cycling endurance race despite carb-loading the night before.Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCount Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why do people of different ethnicities have different susceptibilities to diseases like type 2 diabetes? And how are our fat cells affected by our genes? Dr Rupy Aujla is a doctor, author, and podcaster; he joins Dr Giles Yeo to talk about what modern medicine can learn from ancient principles and ingredients, and why obesity isn't a choice, but a symptom of metabolic issues occurring inside your body.Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCountDr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What role do our genes play in influencing what we like to eat? And what affect do genes have on body weight? Geneticist, author, and broadcaster Adam Rutherford joins Dr Giles Yeo to explain why how well your body handles certain nutrients is largely due to where in the world your ancestors were living thousands of years ago. Plus, he helps Giles understand why he's sometimes – but not always – lactose intolerant, and indeed why the majority of us can't digest lactose as adults. Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCount Dr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does what we eat affect our brain... and how does our brain affect what we eat? Kimberley Wilson is a chartered psychologist with a degree in nutrition. She was also a finalist in series four of The Great British Bake Off. Alongside geneticist Dr Giles Yeo, she explores the role food can play in both our character traits and mental health, as well as explaining why Giles immediately reaches for a big bowl of noodles when he's stressed...Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCountDr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We tend to reduce food and health to bitesize nuggets of information, like calories or BMI. It's understandable; numbers are easily digestible when we're looking for answers or a quick fix. But the thing is, there's a lot more to health – hey, there's a lot more to life! – than the numbers you see on the back of a crisp packet or on the scales. Geneticist Dr Giles Yeo feels we need a bit more space to think about the relationship food has with our body, our mind, and even our soul! Join Giles as he chews the fat with fellow foodies, scientists, and doctors. Across this series, he'll be asking how our genes play a role in weight loss and gain, how our stomachs chat to our brains, and whether going on a run really means we can gorge on doughnuts when we get home...Why Calories Don't Count: http://hyperurl.co/CaloriesDontCountDr Giles Yeo Chews The Fat is produced by Anouszka Tate for Orion Publishing Ltd. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hazel sits down with geneticist Dr.Giles Yeo to discuss his area of research - obesity! We chat about how our genes influence our chances of becoming obese, at home genetic tests, the clean eating movement and the sugar tax. Follow Giles on twitter at @gilesyeo.