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Are you frustrated by the stubborn body fat that won't come off despite all your efforts? Do you ever wonder if it's all due to lack of discipline, or could there be a deeper reason? And how much do your genetics actually play a role in your fat loss journey?Philip (@witsandweights) dives into the fascinating world of neuroscience and body composition with special guest Dr. Stephan Guyenet, a neuroscientist, obesity researcher, and author of The Hungry Brain. They explore the science behind why some people struggle more than others to lose weight and how genetics might be the hidden force shaping your body fat levels. Dr. Guyenet also breaks down how the brain's reward system influences your cravings and reveals how minor tweaks to your environment and habits can make a huge difference in your fat loss efforts.Dr. Stephan Guyenet has spent over a decade studying the neuroscience of obesity. With a PhD in neuroscience, his work focuses on the brain's role in regulating body fat and how our modern environment contributes to weight gain. He is also the founder of Red Pen Reviews, which provides scientific accuracy scores for popular health and nutrition books.

In this episode, I'm re-releasing an episode with Dr. Stephan Guyenet and Dr. Mario Kratz, two impressively experienced nutrition researchers with a wide range of expertise, about their organization Red Pen Reviews, a non-profit dedicated to publishing unbiased, scientifically accurate reviews for current nutrition books hitting the market. Today, we focus on two popular but controversial books—Dr. Steven Gundry's The Plant Paradox and Carnivore Code from Dr. Paul Saladino. This podcast was originally published on August 27 2022 In this podcast, Dr. Guyenet, Dr. Kratz, and I discuss: How difficult it is to parse out accurate versus inaccurate and biased information and the regulated and systematic role of Red Pen Reviews in clearing up the confusion The 3 focus areas Dr. Guyenet and Dr. Kratz use to score the books they review and the importance of each How the health claims made in Carnivore Code compare to research AND anecdotal reports of people eating the diet…and how the main claim that humans evolved to be carnivores compares to evolutionary evidence Possible downsides or even dangers of the carnivore diet and if these caveats are discussed in the book The full truth of the claim that elevated LDL is not a cardiovascular concern if a person has excellent metabolic health Does a nose-to-tail carnivore diet provide all the nutrients you need each day? The Plant Paradox's primary claim that certain plant lectins lead to approximately 50 diseases…plus, what a lectin actually is! What current research tells us about lectins triggering leaky gut, inflammation, and autoimmune disease  The health status of people who eat large amounts of lectin-rich legumes, tomatoes, and other nightshade vegetables Could lectins and other plant foods be stressful BUT ALSO beneficial at the same time? Practical ways to evaluate the nutrition information you take in every day so you can more easily consider what's accurate and what's likely not  

Why are obesity rates skyrocketing in the modern world? Do we simply lack willpower, or are deeper forces at play? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephan Guyenet, a renowned obesity researcher, science communicator, and author of the book The Hungry Brain.  With his expertise in neuroscience and eating behavior, Dr. Guyenet sheds light on the complex mechanisms behind our body's drive to store fat and the challenges we face in our modern food environment. Luckily, it's not all doom and gloom. Stephan also shares evidence-based strategies to outsmart our hungry brains and maintain a healthy body composition for life. In this interview, you'll learn . . . The brain's central role in body fatness, the influence of genetics on obesity risk, and the mismatch between our evolutionary wiring and today's food landscape Why our body's weight-regulating countermeasures often fail to protect against gradual weight gain The impact of stress and emotional eating on weight management The "starvation response" that makes sustained fat loss so challenging and weight regain so common How to navigate “treat meals” without sabotaging progress Evidence-based tips for naturally maintaining a healthy body composition without relying on willpower alone And more . . . Whether you're looking to lose fat, maintain your weight loss, or simply better understand the science of obesity, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you outsmart your hungry brain and achieve lifelong leanness. --- Timestamps: (0:00) Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe! (2:46) Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/ and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points! (6:09) How does the brain relate to obesity and weight regulation? (8:59) What role do genetics play in individual differences in obesity risk and leanness? (19:35) How has the modern food environment contributed to the obesity epidemic? (24:31) Why do the body's weight-regulating countermeasures often fail to prevent excessive fat gain? (32:57) A practical tip for enjoying treat meals without keeping tempting foods stocked at home (36:26) My free quiz to answer all your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz (37:15) The impact of stress and emotional eating on weight management (41:27) The neuroscience behind why so many people struggle with weight regain after dieting (46:49) Can the body's set point be lowered to maintain leanness, and how long might that take? (50:53) Evidence-based strategies for naturally maintaining a healthy weight without constant willpower (57:59) Where to find more of Dr. Stephan Guyenet's work and resources (58:28) Want 125 quick, easy, and delicious “fitness friendly” recipes? Get The Shredded Chef: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/the-shredded-chef/ (1:01:40) Subscribe and please share the podcast with a friend! www.muscleforlife.show --- Mentioned on the Show: Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://buylegion.com/ and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points! Take this free quiz to get science-based answers to all of your diet questions: www.muscleforlife.show/dietquiz Want 125 quick, easy, and delicious “fitness friendly” recipes? Get The Shredded Chef: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/the-shredded-chef/ Stephan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sguyenet Stephan's Website: https://www.stephanguyenet.com/ The Hungry Brain Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Brain-Outsmarting-Instincts-Overeat/dp/1250081203/?tag=mflweb-20

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In this episode of Collective Insights we're joined by Dr. Stephen Guyenet, author of the acclaimed book, "The Hungry Brain". The topic? How the human brain affects our food choices. Dr. Guyenet lays the case that our ancient, instinctive brain circuits (hello, dopamine!) lead us astray in our food choices, and these circuits don't care about our long-term health goals. Rather than blaming individuals for their lack of willpower, he suggests that our appetites and food choices are driven by a survival game that no longer exists. Listen in as we take an eye-opening journey through cutting-edge neuroscience, gaining profound insights into why our brain undermines our weight goals and offers practical guidelines for eating intentionally. Sponsored by Qualia Mind: neurohacker.com/podcastoffer. Use code podcast when you shop Qualia Mind for 15% off your order. Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective. Email: support@neurohacker.com.

Episode #260. Are you struggling to maintain a healthy weight and navigate the confusing world of diets and weight loss solutions? In this episode, join me as I dive into the science behind eating behaviours, obesity, and the challenges of losing weight with renowned researcher Dr Stephan Guyenet. Discover the different types of eating, the importance of controlling our food environment, and various evidence-based strategies for weight loss. With practical advice and insights from Dr Guyenet, you'll gain a better understanding of the complexities of weight management and how to make informed choices for your health. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation about the widespread issue of obesity and our brain's role in eating behaviours. Specifically, we discuss: Intro (00:00) From neurodegenerative disease to obesity neuroscience (01:36) The holiday weight gain (10:38) The problem with excess fat (14:37) 'Personal fat threshold' and diabetes (26:06) Main drivers of type 2 diabetes (31:26) The role of the hypothalamus in weight gain (38:55) Homeostatic vs. non-homeostatic eating (47:29) Genetics and the obesity epidemic (56:50) Models of obesity: carbohydrate -insulin vs. energy balance (1:00:21) The brain and obesity (1:10:34) The protein-leverage hypothesis (1:19:39) Carbohydrates, fat, and the Mediterranean diet (1:24:08) The weight loss puzzle: low carb vs. low fat diet (1:30:10) Foods that promote satiety on fewer calories (1:38:25) GLP-1 agonists (1:43:08) Is weight loss largely dependent on exercise? (1:55:06) Physical activity vs sedentary lifestyle (1:58:40) Mental health and sleep (2:00:28) Expert advice on how to stop overeating (2:05:11) Outro (2:05:59) To connect with Dr Stephan Guyenet, you can find him on Twitter or visit his website, https://www.stephanguyenet.com/. You can also purchase Dr Guyenet's widely acclaimed book, The Hungry Brain, to learn more about why we overeat and how to overcome this issue. Make sure to also check out Red Pen Reviews, where you can access free expert reviews on nutrition books. Discover more insights and supporting resources in the full show notes. Enjoy, friends. Simon Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide Download my complimentary two-week meal plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book

Our society's dominant narrative is that body size is a product of individual willpower. We are skinny or fat because of the choices we make: the kinds of food we buy, the amounts we eat, the exercise regimens we follow.Research has never been kind to this thesis. It's a folk narrative we use to punish people, not an empirical account of why residents of most rich countries are getting heavier over time. But, then, what account does fit the data?In his 2017 book, “The Hungry Brain,” Stephan Guyenet, a neurobiologist, argues that weight gain is less about willpower than it is the product of an evolutionary mismatch between our brains, our genetics and our environments. Now a new class of weight loss drugs is raising the possibility that we can change our brains to fit this new environment.Paired with diet and exercise, Ozempic and Wegovy caused anywhere from about a 15 percent to 18 percent loss of body weight over the course of just over a year in people classified as obese or overweight. And they do this in a way that aligns exactly with Guyenet's research: They don't make our bodies burn more calories, they make our brains crave less food.So I asked Guyenet on the show to talk me through his model of weight gain, the research on these new drugs and the strange implications of living with old brains in a new world.Mentioned:“Relationship between food habituation and reinforcing efficacy of food” by Katelyn A. Carr and Leonard H. Epstein“Dietary obesity in adult rats: Similarities to hypothalamic and human obesity syndromes” by Anthony Sclafani and Deleri Springer“Why Have Americans Become More Obese?” by David M. Cutler, Edward L. Glaeser andJesse M. Shapiro“Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition” by Erin Fothergill, Juen Guo, Lilian Howard et al.“The future of weight loss” by Stephan GuyenetUnder a White Sky by Elizabeth KolbertBook recommendations:Burn by Herman PontzerSalt Sugar Fat by Michael MossThe Secret of Our Success by Joseph HenrichThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on Twitter @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.“The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Emefa Agawu, Annie Galvin, Jeff Geld, Rogé Karma and Kristin Lin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris and Kate Sinclair. Mixing by Sonia Herrero. Original music by Isaac Jones. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The executive producer of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Pat McCusker and Kristina Samulewski.

In this episode we speak with Dr. Stephan Guyenet about the connection between the brain and obesity. Dr. Guyenet is a former researcher in the fields of neuroscience and obesity. He is the author of The Hungry Brain, a general-audience book about the neuroscience of overeating and obesity that was called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes the most informative, consistent, and unbiased reviews of popular nutrition books available. Learning Points: 1. What is the connection between the brain and obesity? 2. Is there a pharmacological path to treating obesity? 3. How is the gut involved with obesity? Social Media: https://www.redpenreviews.org/ https://www.stephanguyenet.com/ https://twitter.com/sguyenet

In this episode, I speak with two world-class nutrition experts Dr. Stephen Guyenet and Dr. Mario Kratz. Dr. Guyenet is a neurobiologist and obesity researcher. His scientific publications have been cited more than 4,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called "essential" by The New York Times Book Review. Dr. Kratz has a master's of science in nutritional sciences and a Ph.D. in nutritional sciences from the University of Bonn in Germany. He has been involved in arteriosclerosis research at the University of Münster in Germany. Dr. Guyenet and Dr. Kratz work together at Red Pen Reviews - a nonprofit organization dedicated to publishing unbiased, scientifically accurate reviews for different nutrition diet books that are hitting the market. 

After earning a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia, Dr. Guyenet completed a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Washington, then went on to study the neuroscience of obesity and eating behavior as a postdoctoral fellow.  He has spent a total of 12 years in the neuroscience research world studying neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of body fatness.  His publications in scientific journals have been cited more than 3,600 times by my peers. Today, Dr. Guyenet continues his mission to advance science and public health as a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator.  His book, The Hungry Brain, was released in February of 2017 and was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review.  Dr. Guyenet is a Senior Researcher at GiveWell and a scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest.  Dr. Guyenet is the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes the most informative, consistent, and unbiased popular health and nutrition book reviews available.  He is the primary designer of an innovative course-based body weight management program called the Ideal Weight Program, which is part of the HumanOS platform.  Dr. Guyenet periodically contributes to the scientific literature and is a review editor at Frontiers in Nutrition. Today Clarissa and I spoke with Dr. Guyenet about: Dr. Guyenet's thoughts on food addiction Food Selection Motivational States Craving as a whole and Craving specific foods Genetic role Medications Exercise Body "set point" And more! Find Dr. Guyenet: Website Book: The Hungry Brain  Twitter The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Dr. Stephan Guyenet received his doctorate in neuroscience and has developed expertise in the study of obesity and eating behavior. He is the author of the 2017 best-selling book:  The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That make us Overeat. He has also designed a course-based body weight management program called the Ideal Weight Program.   One interesting aspect for us at Food Junkies is how Dr. Guyenet upholds the belief that it IS calories that matter the most when it comes to obesity (and NOT sugar specifically).  He does however add that it IS the addiction to trigger foods, such as sugar that leads to overeating the calories that then lead to obesity.   In this episode: Dr. Guyenet's personal and professional journey The Obesity Model Processed Foods and Hyper-Palatability Food/Sugar Addiction Volume eating Weight loss/diets Signature question   Find Dr. Guyenet: Website: https://www.stephanguyenet.com/ Book: The Hungry Brain Twitter The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Are we really in control of our diet? What influences what we either put or keep out of our mouths? Why is fast food so prevalent and why do we as humans gravitate towards it so much? There's so much more to nutrition than calories in vs. calories out as explained by Dr. Stephan Guyenet in this episode. Dr. Guyenet completed his PhD in neuroscience followed by a post doctoral fellowship in the neuroscience of obesity and eating. He is the founder of redpenreviews.org, an editor for Frontiers in Nutrition, and a scientific reviewer for examine.com among other endeavors. Dr. Guyenet is passionate not only about nutrition, but in what sets the background for our diets and how they have evolved over time. In this episode we talk about the concept of an "ideal body weight," the drivers behind our urge to eat, our culture around food, and the obesity epidemic.  Dr. Guyenet's Links: Twitter Link Linkedin Show Outline How did you fall into the world of nutrition science and what gets you up every morning? What does preventive medicine mean to you? Is there an ideal weight? What can the average person do to get past their ‘setpoint” to an “ideal weight?” How should one construct their diet in accordance with impulses/preferences/nutrition? What are the factors that influence our weight the most? Is it all “will-power” as many claim it to be? Why is it so hard to understand that it's more than just will power? What drives our desire to eat? Can you talk about the neuroscience behind hunger? Why do we like ultra-processed foods so much? People tend to blame various specific nutrients such as sugar, fat, processed foods, etc. for the obesity epidemic. What do you think is there to blame for the obesity epidemic? How did the food environment come to be the way it is? How can we design a better food environment for ourselves? What can we do on a systems and community level? How do physicians and healthcare providers fit into helping patients/clients create a better food environment? If someone asks you, “How do I get healthy” while you're waiting for your coffee at Starbucks, what do you tell them in 2 minutes? Join our Mailing List HERE: Mailchimp

If weight loss were as easy as calories in vs. calories out then, it wouldn't even be something we talk about. It turns out the brain regulatory pathways are a core reason why weight loss is so difficult. Sitting in the brain is a key regulatory region called the Hypothalamus. About the size of an almond, is located below the thalamus and above your pituitary gland., the hypothalamus is involved with many endocrine functions; including fat loss or fat gain. If we were understand the function of the hypothalamus in fat gain and loss, we can better understand how to direct approaches to obesity and weight loss resistance. There is no better person to help us understand this then Stephan Guyenet ,PhD the author of The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting The Instincts That Make Us Overeat. Dr. Guyenet is a Neuroscientist and obesity researcher who has become a leader in understanding the brains role in obesity. He also is the founder of Red Pen Reviews a website that distills and grades health related books based on number of factors. Listen in as we take the journey into the world of obesity including starvation responses, leptin resistance, hypothalamic inflammation, high fat diets, and the promise of glp-1 agonists. (00:00:00) Opening (00:00:43) Intro (00:03:22) Stephan's Background (00:06:04) Why is weight loss difficult? (00:10:02) Attachment to weight loss methods (00:11:32) Role of the hypothalamus in weight loss (00:16:22) Starvation Mode (00:18:34) Hypothalamic Inflammation (00:20:00) Inflammation (00:21:16) Leptin resistance and sensitivity (00:26:40) Leptin issues and obesity (00:30:00) Fruit's impact on weight (00:35:42) Diet-agnosticism (00:37:15) High-fat diets (00:43:28) Diet adherence (00:46:30) GLP-1 agonists and weight loss (00:53:20) Risk versus benefit of GLP-1 agonists (00:57:15) Red Pen Reviews (01:02:16) Closing Please make sure to like and subscribe to our channel so we can continue to bring you such high quality programming. websites: Stephan Guyenet, PhD Red Pen Reviews --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adam-rinde/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adam-rinde/support

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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Clarifying the palatability theory of obesity, published by Matthew Barnett on February 10, 2022 on LessWrong. Here, I intend to clarify the core claims of the palatability theory of obesity outlined by Stephan J. Guyenet in his book The Hungry Brain (reviewed by Scott Alexander). Previously, I had written a comment defending his theory against a recently popular alternative, proposed by Slime Mold Time Mold (SMTM), which states that environmental contaminants are responsible for the ongoing obesity epidemic. As with many other topics, I often find public debates about obesity frustrating because it's sometimes unclear to me what people mean when they champion a theory. To address this concern, I will briefly summarize (but not necessarily defend) what I see as the key elements of Guyenet's theory, including how it can be empirically falsified and distinguished from its competition. The theory in a nutshell The palatability theory is a theory of why obesity has increased over time. It posits that the primary cause is an increase in reward signals in the modern environment from processed food, mediated by the motivation system in the brain, causing us to overeat. This sounds very simple, but there are many ways to be confused about what the theory is actually claiming, and indeed, I think many people are at present confused about it. Therefore, I'm going to go through the main parts of the theory, step by step, in the hopes that this clears up some confusion. The datum to be explained The palatability theory of obesity is mainly trying to explain why humans, especially those in rich nations like the United States, on average weigh more and have higher body fat percentages than their recent ancestors at similar ages. Note that this is different from saying that the theory is trying to explain variation in individual obesity, at any given time, within a society. The palatability theory does not provide any direct explanation for why some people are more obese than others, whether and why some people's metabolisms are more efficient than others, why some people have more difficult time dieting than others, or why some people prefer hyperpalatable food relative to others. To be sure, the palatability theory can shed light on each of these questions, and it can certainly be empirically tested using data collected across space rather than across time. For example, if we compared two contemporaneous communities, one whose members ate a modern "cafeteria diet" and another whose members ate only traditional staples, like rice, quinoa, and lentils, then the palatability theory predicts that the second community would have lower levels of obesity. The theory does not say that the second community would have no obese people at all, just a lot fewer. I think a charitable interpretation of Guyenet recognizes the potential for other significant environmental factors, including parasite load and infection, prescription medication (in fact, he recently wrote about this), and to some degree, environmental contaminants. I think he's just saying that these are comparatively minor factors for explaining the obesity epidemic, especially in rich nations. (And of course, obese people existed even in the ancient world). In regards to individual variation in obesity in the modern world, Guyenet does provide his own speculation, pointing to genetics. From his book, In modern affluent nations like the United States, genetic differences account for about 70 percent of the difference in body weight between individuals. They also play a prominent role in many of the details of our eating behavior, such as how much food we eat at a sitting, how responsive we are to the sensation of fullness, and how much impact food reward has on our food intake. In other words, whether a person is lean or fat in to...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Clarifying the palatability theory of obesity, published by Matthew Barnett on February 10, 2022 on LessWrong. Here, I intend to clarify the core claims of the palatability theory of obesity outlined by Stephan J. Guyenet in his book The Hungry Brain (reviewed by Scott Alexander). Previously, I had written a comment defending his theory against a recently popular alternative, proposed by Slime Mold Time Mold (SMTM), which states that environmental contaminants are responsible for the ongoing obesity epidemic. As with many other topics, I often find public debates about obesity frustrating because it's sometimes unclear to me what people mean when they champion a theory. To address this concern, I will briefly summarize (but not necessarily defend) what I see as the key elements of Guyenet's theory, including how it can be empirically falsified and distinguished from its competition. The theory in a nutshell The palatability theory is a theory of why obesity has increased over time. It posits that the primary cause is an increase in reward signals in the modern environment from processed food, mediated by the motivation system in the brain, causing us to overeat. This sounds very simple, but there are many ways to be confused about what the theory is actually claiming, and indeed, I think many people are at present confused about it. Therefore, I'm going to go through the main parts of the theory, step by step, in the hopes that this clears up some confusion. The datum to be explained The palatability theory of obesity is mainly trying to explain why humans, especially those in rich nations like the United States, on average weigh more and have higher body fat percentages than their recent ancestors at similar ages. Note that this is different from saying that the theory is trying to explain variation in individual obesity, at any given time, within a society. The palatability theory does not provide any direct explanation for why some people are more obese than others, whether and why some people's metabolisms are more efficient than others, why some people have more difficult time dieting than others, or why some people prefer hyperpalatable food relative to others. To be sure, the palatability theory can shed light on each of these questions, and it can certainly be empirically tested using data collected across space rather than across time. For example, if we compared two contemporaneous communities, one whose members ate a modern "cafeteria diet" and another whose members ate only traditional staples, like rice, quinoa, and lentils, then the palatability theory predicts that the second community would have lower levels of obesity. The theory does not say that the second community would have no obese people at all, just a lot fewer. I think a charitable interpretation of Guyenet recognizes the potential for other significant environmental factors, including parasite load and infection, prescription medication (in fact, he recently wrote about this), and to some degree, environmental contaminants. I think he's just saying that these are comparatively minor factors for explaining the obesity epidemic, especially in rich nations. (And of course, obese people existed even in the ancient world). In regards to individual variation in obesity in the modern world, Guyenet does provide his own speculation, pointing to genetics. From his book, In modern affluent nations like the United States, genetic differences account for about 70 percent of the difference in body weight between individuals. They also play a prominent role in many of the details of our eating behavior, such as how much food we eat at a sitting, how responsive we are to the sensation of fullness, and how much impact food reward has on our food intake. In other words, whether a person is lean or fat in to...

In this interview, Mitch Belkin and Daniel Belkin speak with Stephan Guyenet, PhD, about Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and Semaglutide. They discuss GLP-1's mechanisms of action, Anthony Sclafoni's experiments on food reinforcement and nutrient receptors in the small intestines. Finally, they touch on some exciting new weight loss drugs that may replace semaglutide and potentially even bariatric surgery.Who is Stephan Guyenet?Dr. Stephan Guyenet received his PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior from the University of Washington. Afterward, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the neuroscience of obesity. He is the author of the book The Hungry Brain. Dr. Guyenet is the founder & director of Red Pen Reviews, which publishes expert reviews of popular nutrition books with structured semi-quantitative evaluations. In addition, he is a senior researcher at GiveWell where he conducts cost effectiveness analyses on water quality interventions and malnutrition treatments in low income countries.What is GLP-1 ?Glucagon-like peptide-1 is a hormone produced by the intestines. It is an incretin, meaning it signals the pancreas to increase insulin secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. Initially, GLP-1 agonists were developed for the treatment of diabetes. In both animal and human models, it was discovered that GLP-1 agonists suppress food intake, which led to weight loss. This discovery spurred its use in obesity trials, including STEP 1. Citations for Stephan Guyenet:@WHsourceThe Promise and Impact of the Next Generation of Weight Loss DrugsNEJM - Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or ObesitySafety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of concomitant administration of multiple doses of cagrilintide with semaglutide 2·4 mg for weight management: a randomised, controlled, phase 1b trialDanuglipron (PF-06882961) in type 2 diabetes: a randomized, placebo-controlled, multiple ascending-dose phase 1 trialDiabetes Prevention Program - 58% reduction in progression from pre-diabetes to diabetes.Stephanguyenet.comMarch 2021 article in Works in Progress______________________Follow us @ExMedPod, and sign up for our newsletter at www.externalmedicinepodcast.com/subscribeDaniel Belkin and Mitch Belkin are brothers and 4th year medical students.  The External Medicine Podcast is a podcast exploring nontraditional medical ideas and innovation. 

Between the latest online fads and the crazy media headlines, it's easier than ever to get confused about your health. If you want to make better decisions about your health today so you can feel better and live longer, you've come to the right place.   Do you feel like your cravings are out of control?  Are you worried that the sugar in carbs and fructose is sending your insulin on a roller coaster that is the culprit behind your weight gain? And why is it that the amount and types of food we intend to consume rarely line up with our actual dietary intake? I know how frustrating it can be to change your dietary plan and continue to fail in your attempt to lose weight. And while there are limitations to the idea that carbs are the culprit behind weight gain, there are some truths that I want to make sure you are aware of as well.     I'm joined today by Dr. Stephan Guyenet, scientist, author of The Hungry Brain, and creator of the Red Pen Reviews website to discuss the facts and myths behind our cravings and our instincts. Dr. Guyenet explains the role that carbs play in our health and weight loss (or gain) and offers insights into the reasons that all too often, we eat more than we intended to. He sheds light on the best way to sort out the highest quality information available in the myriad of health books and offers some simple and very doable ways that anyone can retrain their brain to crave the foods that will optimize health and minimize cravings, starting today.    Key Takeaways: [1:08] Today's topic is the relationship between carbs, sugar and weight gain. [2:27] Dr. Guyenet dives right into the carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis as an explanation that humans too often eat more than they planned to. [7:22] Do carbs really cause a net accumulation of fat in your body? Dr. Guyenet says no and explains why a low-carb diet may or may not result in successful weight-loss.  [9:50] Understanding the insulin and brain-related studies that show genetic differences between people with higher and lower levels of body fat. [16:23] What are some of the alternative reasons that we eat more than we want to? Dr. Guyenet examines homeo- and non-homeostatic eating options including energy needs, proximity to food, satisfaction levels, and social situations.  [20:24] Is there one magical switch in the brain that can regulate the mechanisms that trigger hunger and encourage fatness? GLP-1 drugs may be the answer to overcoming the brain mechanisms to achieve effective weight loss.  [26:48] How have obesity and weight loss standards shifted over the last few decades? Calorie intake, access to food, outsourcing food preparation and variety of foods all play a role.  [33:50] The American diet never really went low-fat, and we're eating more processed, high-calorie foods than ever on top of that.  [37:50] The brain is always looking for the best deal, even with caloric intake. Your brain will always crave an easily accessible mix of carbs and fats, even if it's not the healthiest choice. [40:42] Will focusing on less processed foods result in durable changes in your overall health? Dr. Guyenet details some of the studies and diets that compare weight loss against calorie intake with processed and unprocessed foods.  [45:42] Common misconceptions consumers have surrounding the durability of the calorie intake model. Do you really need to count calories to lose weight?   [50:41] Will cutting 3,500 calories from your diet each week result in losing one pound of weight each week? Dr. Guyenet says no and explains why. [57:31] Red Pen Reviews is a resource that will evaluate the quality of content in diet and health books so that you're not misled in your weight loss efforts.  [1:07:36] Dr. Guyenet highlights the importance of avoiding overeating by consuming food that is satisfying and filling but not hyper-palatable.  [1:09:52] Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover? Contact me on Facebook or Instagram using #medicalmyths.   To learn more:  www.drchristianson.com Dr. Christianson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dralanchristianson/?hl=en Dr. Christianson on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrAlanChristianson/ Comprehensive Thyroid Care Telemedicine Stephan J. Guyenet, PhD The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat by Dr. Stephan Guyenet, PhD. Red Pen Reviews @whsource on Twitter   Tweetables: “The carbohydrate-insulin hypothesis mechanisms look great on paper, but the problem is that it's just not true when you study it in real life.” — Dr. Stephan Guyenet   “The amount of fat that you accumulate on your body is the difference between how much fat you're eating and how much fat you're burning.” — Dr. Stephan Guyenet   “Your brain regulates you to higher body fatness, and that's why losing weight is so hard. Your brain will resist losing weight.” — Dr. Stephan Guyenet   “Too often the truth behind your failed diet is that you were misled by bad math in a magazine article.” — Dr. Stephan Guyenet

Today I speak to author of the book “The Hungry Brain" , an expert in neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of body fatness, obesity and eating behaviour, Stephan J Guyenet PhD We all love food - lets admit it but for many of us life is a constant battle of staying fit and healthy at the same time as enjoying the foods we really like in moderation. Which is easier said than done given the sheer variety and amount of different foods available today at the dial of the phone or click of a mouse. But why can't we control our urge to eat, and where does this come from? In my conversation with Stephan we discuss: How energy is the key driver of human survival and why the human brain is inbuilt with systems that control how we go about getting the energy to survive Why in evolutionary terms the threat of getting not enough energy was greater than the threat of getting too much food. The way we are hardwired to acquire rather than expend energy How specific foods are more habit forming and addictive than others and why the food industry engineers them to be that way. Why Stephan believes that the obesity epidemic has gone so far in some countries that state intervention may be the only answer to curb this. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** **To join my EXCLUSIVE Brotherhood for Dads - The Dads Circle https://www.thedadscircle.com/sales-page-21617942919924 (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

A fundamental aspect of human nature that we can all relate to is that information alone isn’t all that’s needed to effectively modify behavior. So often we are well aware of what to do or avoid yet we struggle to make lasting changes, and one of the areas where this tension is most evident concerns our eating habits. In this episode we’re looking into some fascinating insights provided by research in the overlapping fields of neuroscience and psychology that seems to reveal that so much about our decision-making processes are related to non-conscious aspects of our mental wiring. So when it comes to making decisions about and then following through with lifestyle approaches regarding what we consume, the fact seems to be that it can’t be boiled down to just matters related to self-control. Critical issues related to eating reside in the non-conscious regions of our brains and conflicts can rage between the brain’s conscious and unconscious functions that can explain, at least to some extent, why we overeat even when we don’t want to. Much of what we’re going to unpack in this episode is material covered in the fantastic book, The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts that Make Us Overeat, by Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. We’ll look into the way the brain works in response to various cues and how the modern food environment presents such a monumental challenge. So many of us or those we love can feel as if taking control of our diet and managing our weight and body composition are futile, but there is hope! What it requires is the willingness to make your rational mind the boss (not your feelings) and adopt tactics such as those outlined toward the end of the episode that can equip you to succeed. Attributions: “Routine” from the EP “Iss002” by Skee Mask. https://iliantape.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/scntst “Monday Moon” from the album “The Ambient Archives, Vol. 1” by Bing Satellites. https://bingsatellites.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/bing-satellites “Drunken Dwarves” from the album “Wintersaga” by Wind Rose. https://wind-rose.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/windroseofficial “Eyez” from the album “Murdered Love" by P.O.D. https://soundcloud.com/p-o-d http://www.payableondeath.com “Discovery” from the album “Essence” by RRAREBEAR. https://rrarebearbeats.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/rrarebearbeats --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/john-armstrong4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-armstrong4/support

Dr. Stephan Guyenet is on the Brute Podcast this week to dive into his book, The Hungry Brain. Hunger is one of the strongest biological influencers for survival in all species, but is it a physical or mental need?   Tune in as host Michael Cazayoux and Dr. Guyenet define hunger, how it influences decisions and how to hack the process in order to take control of cravings and improve eating behavior.   Topics:   06:35 – Eating behavior 14:50 – What is hunger? 20:04 – Fasting & calorie restriction 38:45 – Sleep, stress and hunger 42:00 – Making a change in your eating 55:30 – Food choices for children   Links:   www.stephanguyenet.com   Twitter   Books:   The Hungry Brain – Guyenet   Reviews:   If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review, and thank you for all the support!   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.

Stephen Guyenet, author of The Hungry Brain, comes on the podcast to talk about why we overeat, why we crave what we crave and what we can do about it in order to get the best results we can and master our cravings successfully.

I bet you are overeating and don't even realize it!  Have a little listen and see if any of these situations sounds like you.  Plus, I share one of my stories where I ate an embarrassingly large amount of food.  But, here's the good news!  I've found the secret to make overeating a non-issue for you in the future!  And, I'm excited to share it with you over the next several episodes and beyond!2 Types of Overeating:1. Eating too many calories by...Eating too much at mealsOver-snacking*Social eatingFog eating or distracted eating2. Eating the wrong foodsPlus, my ah-ha about how to stop the struggle with overeating.  Listen to the end to find out, and don't miss next week's episode!*Correction:  I misquoted this study and video.  It's actually 400 calories per day in sugar that the average American overeats.  Not 200.  And, Dr. Gregor's study actually estimates out over-consumption of calories a lot higher than Guyenet.  He says it's more like 350-400 per day in excess calories. Get coached by Michele at:http://www.icutthemustard.com/makeyourmoveFigure out what's stopping you from moving forward.Discover the next Big move that you can make to control food and your life.Questions or Comments about this episode?Leave a comment on the episode's webpage to get feedback from Michele! http://icuttthemustard.com/11References:Stephan J. Guyenet, PhD. The Hungry Brain. Flatiron Books. 2017.Does Sugar Lead to Weight Gain? NutritionFacts.org. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-sugar-lead-to-weight-gain/About the ShowLearn how to STOP overeating and CONTROL food without feeling like you are missing out, so that you can lose weight and let your body heal completely!Using simple mindset and lifestyle shifts, healthy changes in your life can actually start happening!  And the best part is that it doesn't have to be a constant struggle. Because, you already have what it takes to create the healthy lifestyle of your dreams! And, you can totally live healthy without stressing about food, family, or your body! But, we won't stop there! Once we've created amazing results in our own lives, it's 10x's better to share it!  So, we'll talk about how to inspire healthy change in our environment and in the world. And…we'll make it as not-boring as possible!  So dive right, and join us!About your HostMichele is a fitness instructor, health coach, and mom entrepreneur who loves spreading the word about healthy living!And...she likes to have fun doing it!After healing her body through plant-based eating and finding the key to sustainable health, Michele seeks to empower others to do the same!  She believes that our bodies are powerfully resilient, and our minds are even more powerful in their ability to create change. 

Speaker, Science Consultant, Founder of Red Pen Reviews, and Author of The Hungry Brain, Stephan J. Guyenet, joins me to discuss how the way we live today has impacted the food we eat, how often we eat, and why the brain wants us to overeat. Learn more about The Official Coffee Diet Get on the waiting list for the Sky Fit Challenge Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset Join us in this podcast episode as we discuss: Where hunger comes from. What we know and what we continue to learn about our eating habits today. Why we have such a hard time maintaining our weight or stopping ourselves from overeating. Why our brain and body work the way they do to hold onto fat and keep us overweight. Several factors that are suspected or known to move the bodyweight set point. We also discussed his health book reviewing website, Red Pen Reviews, why it will help you find the right books to read, and why other reviews like that from Amazon are basically worthless.   About Stephan J. Guyenet Stephan J. Guyenet received a BS in biochemistry from the University of Virginia, a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, and spent a total of 12 years in the neuroscience research world. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,100 times by his peers. His most recent work investigates the neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity. Today, he continues his mission to advance science as a writer, speaker, and science consultant. He lives in the Seattle area, grows unreasonable amounts of potatoes, and brews a mean hard cider.     Claim Your FREE Bacon + $10 Off With Our Sponsor - ButcherBox That's right! 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Guyenet 9:00 The start of his career and why he has such a great interest in neuroscience. 13:00 His book, The Hungry Brain, and what readers will learn when they read it. 15:30 Where does hunger come from? What we know and what we continue to learn about our eating habits today. 19:00 Why we have such a hard time maintaining our weight or stopping ourselves from overeating. 22:30 Why our brain and body work the way they do to hold onto fat and keep us overweight. 25:40 Our "comfortable" weight and how that can change either positively or negatively over time. 28:30 Several factors that are suspected or known to move the body weight set point. 33:00 How our modern environment has impacted our food decisions and health. 42:30 Diet palatability: How seductive is the food that you're eating? 46:00 Why we're so trigged to eat fast food or overeat. 51:00 How to train the mind to let go of bad habits. 56:00 Foods that tend to push us to overeat and what we can focus on buying/shopping for instead. 57:40 Observing the differences between what our hunter/gatherer ancestors ate compared to what we eat today. 1:03:00 Exploring time-restricting eating. 1:05:10 His health book reviewing website, Red Pen Reviews, why you should check it out, and why other reviews like that from Amazon are basically worthless. 1:13:00  Closing comments with Rob 1:15:00 Join the conversation in our Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group 1:19:20 Open Sky Fitness Closing   RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: Leave us an iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast and take your health to the next level! 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http://www.alainguillot.com/stephan-guyenet/ Dr. Stephan J. Guyenet has a BS in biochemistry and a Ph.D. in neuroscience. He studied the neuroscience of obesity and eating disorder as a postdoctoral fellow. He spent 12 years in the neuroscience research world studying neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of body fatness. His publications in scientific journals have been cited more than 2,100 times. Dr. Guyenet lives in the Seattle area, where he grows much of his own food, uses his bicycle to get around, and brews a mean hard cider. The Hungry Brain No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease– yet two-thirds of Americans do precisely that. In his book The Hungry Brain, Dr. Guyenet argues that the problem is not necessarily a lack of willpower or an incorrect understanding of what to eat. Rather, our appetites and food choices are led astray by ancient, instinctive brain circuits that play by the rules of a survival game that no longer exists. In other words, our brain was built for the caveman who lived 10,000 ago when there was food scarcity. We craved fats and sugars. We no longer live in a world of scarcity, but our brains still crave fats and sugars. The Hungry Brain delivers profound insights into why the brain undermines our weight goals and transforms these insights into practical guidelines for eating well and staying slim. Along the way, it explores how the human brain works, revealing how this mysterious organ makes us who we are.

No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease—yet two thirds of Americans do precisely that. Why does our behavior betray our best intentions to eat healthy foods in moderation? The reason is that our appetites and food choices are led astray by ancient, instinctive brain circuits that play by the rules of a survival game that no longer exists. These circuits don't care about how you look in a bathing suit next summer. Join Stephan J. Guyenet for an exploration of some of these circuits and how they conspire with our modern food environment to expand our waistlines. MLF ORGANIZER NAME Patty James NOTES MLF: Health & Medicine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this broadcast, Donna Reish, blogger, weight loss coach, author of over 100 curriculum books, and Intermittent Fasting teacher, teaches about Dr. Stephan Guyenet’s seductive nutrient combinations (from his book, The Hungry Brain) in a concept she calls “Six Seductive Craving Concentations.” Donna opens the video with how she discovered her “trifecta”---the effect that the combination of flour, sugar, and fat has on her cravings and overeating via pastries, cookies, pies, cakes, and donuts. As she pondered this, she hit upon overweight/brain researcher, the aforementioned Dr. Guyenet, and was able to start piecing together why these foods had this effect on her. (Hint: It isn’t the sugar or the flour or the fat alone—otherwise people would be overweight from Twizzlers or plain sandwich bread or spoonfuls of butter!) Donna teaches Guyenet’s seductive nutrient combinations and their effect on the brain chemical, dopamine. She explains what dopamine is and how it is spiked through the Six Seductive Craving Combinations: sugar, starch, fat, protein, salt, and glutamate. She gives many examples of the combinations and intensity of the combinations and their influence on our cravings, overeating, and overweight. Donna leaves readers with some powerful take-aways, including how we all need calories to live, but not in the concentrations we often have in processed foods; how we need to reduce foods with hyperpalatable or seductive qualities in order to gain control of our eating; how simple foods reduce our cravings; and more.

Have you noticed all of the diet and health books that have been released over the years? There's so much information being put out there about a plant-based diet, low-carb, Paleo, and most recently, keto. Now a group of scientists led by Stephan Guyenet, PhD have created a project called Red Pen Reviews attempting to fact-check the bestselling nutrition books of our day. Read the Seattle Times story about this below. Health claims in nutrition books can be a ‘volcano of nonsense.’ A new website is fighting back.: https://www.seattletimes.com/life/wellness/health-claims-in-nutrition-books-can-be-a-volcano-of-nonsense-a-new-website-is-fighting-back/ While on the surface this may seem like a good idea to help consumers make better choices about what diet books to trust, health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore says we can't just automatically assume that people like Guyenet who started Red Pen Reviews will be fair, balanced, and unbiased in their assessment of these books (you'll recall he was in a circus of a debate with Gary Taubes on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast earlier this year: https://youtu.be/-JVbGkHYESo). Listen to hear Jimmy share his concerns about this and the obvious media attention that will come to these reviews that will mostly be anti-keto in this episode. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel (http://www.youtube.com/livinlowcarbman), his Facebook Live channel (https://www.facebook.com/livinlowcarbman), and his Instagram Live channel (http://www.instagram.com/livinlowcarbman) airing daily (rotating around these various formats) and the rest of his work at http://www.LLVLC.com. And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at http://www.JimmyRants.com.

Welcome back to another episode of The Nutritional Pearls Podcast with your hosts Jimmy Moore and Christine Moore, NTP.  The debate over obesity and chronic disease rages on with so many people putting forth their theories about what's going on. And two of those arguments explaining why people get fat and sick were on full display on one of the most uber-popular podcasts in the world featuring Joe Rogan. Watch the YouTube video link below (WARNING: it's nearly three hours of bickering back and forth between the featured guests). Joe Rogan Experience #1267 - Gary Taubes & Stephan Guyenet:  Health podcaster and international bestselling author of KETO CLARITY Jimmy Moore along with his Nutritional Therapy Practitioner wife Christine sat through the extremely long back and forth between science journalist and New York Times bestselling author of GOOD CALORIES, BAD CALORIES Gary Taubes and researcher and the author of HUNGRY BRAIN Dr. Stephan Guyenet listening to them hash out their respective positions on nutritional health. Watch to hear what their reaction to the debate was for this JIMMY RANTS/Nutritional Pearls Podcast crossover episode in this video. Follow the live JIMMY RANTS episodes on his YouTube Live channel () twice daily and the rest of his work at . And for more JIMMY RANTS, check out all of his past episodes at . "I think Stefan's point is that if you stop eating highly palatable food you immediately go back to normal but he doesn't take into account the damage that might have been done generations back." – Christine Moore, NTP "This is the problem with the nutritional health space; it ends up being a pissing match when it can be a little bit of truth from both." – Jimmy Moore

In this week’s My Sugar Free Journey Podcast, we are talking to Dr Mark Cucuzzella Remember that you can follow us on iTunes and I would really appreciate a review there on iTunes.  Thanks!   Podcast Shownotes You can find more from Dr Mark Cucuzzella on his website here. You can check out his minimalist shoe store at Two Rivers Treads here or follow them on Twitter here. Does L-Arginine Supplementation Lower Blood Pressure? 3/20 Weightloss Wednesday: Cut the Cheese This Week in Low Carb News – Taubes and Guyenet on Rogan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ICgqQLIk4 Visit Our Sponsors Order a ButcherBox and get $10 off Your Order and FREE Bacon! Try out Pantry Perks here! Join the 28 Day Ketogenic training and meal plan room here! Be sure to use this affiliate link before you shop at Amazon.  It doesn’t cost you anything and helps out the work we are doing here.  You can also buy your Pure Vitamin Club vitamins by clicking here.  Thanks! :meal: :meal2:

Gary Taubes is a journalist, writer and low-carbohydrate diet advocate. Stephan Guyenet, PhD, is a neuroscientist and is also the founder and director of Red Pen Reviews.

If you're new to the podcast, I focus on speaking to medical doctors, PhD's, registered dietitians…experts…on ways that we can make ourselves and our world healthier through lifestyle medicine. Through these conversations I want to give you the tools and inspiration you need to stay healthy. It is my honor to bring you researcher and scholar Dr. Stephan Guyenet, PhD. He is an obesity researcher and health writer based out of Washington State who combines neuroscience, physiology, evolutionary biology and nutrition to present mechanisms, explanations and solutions to the global health and weight issue we are seeing today. This connection was made on Twitter, where he is quite active @whsource and you can also find his writing at StephanGuyenet.com. In our conversation, Here's what we cover: We start with talking about his upcoming appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience with Gary Taubes. At around Minute 14- We go into What caused a dramatic increase in obesity in 1980 after the USDA guidelines changed. At Minute 22- The government's role in shaping our diet and keeping us healthy. At Minute 28…The Carbohydrate insulin Hypothesis At minute 37-Research into why the SAD is so enticing At minutes 47: We cover the Calories In vs. Calories Out hypothesis At Minute 52 We cover The Lipostat, a very important, unconscious brain center for adiposity and body fatness At 1:03 We talk about specifics of WFPB and Keto for those thinking about changing their diets at minute… At 1:07 we end with talking about different interventions for Type 2 diabetes And lastly, at 1:19 Dr. Guyenet's ways to make the country healthier is he were a mover and shaker, that at around minute… I've read a lot of books over the years, and Dr. Guyenet's book, The Hungry Brain was full of new concepts, theories and connections that I had never read before, and best of all, it's incredibly evidence-based yet is written in a way that can be digested for the lay-public. I hope you enjoy this conversation on Episode #63 with Dr. Stephan Guyenet.

We’re trying something different on the podcast this time - this time, I’m pseudo-interviewed by my childhood best friend John Friel. John is not the most fitness-inclined individual, so we thought it would be interesting to have a discussion on why someone like him (a self-taught programmer working on an art marketplace start-up called Art in Res) would care about training - and we engage in a bit of conversational sparring that we’ve honed over decades of arguing with each other about ideas. Check out more from John here:Instagram: @art_in_resWebsite: www.artinres.com//www.xhbtr.com//www.johnfriel.net If you're enjoying the show, the best way to support it is by sharing with your friends. If you don't have any friends, why not a leave a review? It makes a difference in terms of other people finding the show.You can also subscribe to receive my e-mail newsletter at www.toddnief.com. Most of my writing never makes it to the blog, so get on that list. Show Notes[03:25] How fitness is still important for people who don’t care about chasing six pack abs or a back squat PR. “To what end is fitness valuable?"[08:44] Training may increase your overall “pool of energy” throughout the so - even though you’re taking time out of your day to exercise - your overall productivity may be higher[17:21] Understanding the concept of asset allocation for fitness goals in terms of trading-off short-term performance improvements for long-term longevity losses - and how to maximize healthy longevity[26:59] How does the concept of “antifragility” compare to the concept of mechanical wear and tear in biological systems? And what are the mechanisms for injury or loss of range of motion?[35:20] How does the nervous system control range of motion? And how does this relate to stretching? And does lifting weights make you tight?[46:37] How does a layperson go about integrating this information into their training? How do you decide what information to trust? “Anything is better than nothing” – gaining traction to build momentum and develop consistency.[51:15] The 5 buckets of health that affect performance and longevity: training, nutrition, sleep, stress reduction, and social connections. Nutrition is the “biggest bang for your buck” for health - and how consistency in one bucket of health “breeds consistency” in other buckets.[57:41] How training helps with stress reduction management by improving “your overall ability to tolerate stress…by stressing yourself appropriately” (but not excessively). And how great athletes are able to mount very robust stress responses - and then recover very quickly.[1:08:25] What do you think about the idea of someone treating themselves as a guinea pig? Should individuals engage in self-experimentation? And the need to set goals and iteratively approach them with the guidance of an expert.[1:20:19] Do you have recommendations for resources that people can use to self-educate on the different pillars of health? Links and Resources MentionedWhat is Fitness? Gamification When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink Daniel Pink on the Tim Ferriss Show National Football League IRONMAN triathlon Modafinil Peter Attia Standard of care Statins PCSK9 Antifragility Stuart McGill Hormesis Antioxidant DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Hypermobility Aubrey de Grey Red Queen hypothesis Alice's Adventures in Wonderland CrossFit Circadian rhythm Boiling frog Super Size Me Fat Head Slayer Supertraining by Yuri V. Verkhoshansky & Mel C. Siff The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat by Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. Perfect Health Diet: Regain Health and Lose Weight by Eating the Way You Were Meant to Eat by Paul Jaminet Ph.D. &  Shou-Ching Jaminet Ph.D. Paleolithic diet Ultimate MMA Conditioning by Joel Jamieson OPEX Fitness Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches by Greg Everett Movement: Functional Movement Systems by Gray Cook PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky

In this this interview, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Dr. Stephan J. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. In The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat (Flatiron Books, 2017), hee explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating. Stephan Guyenet is a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator. He earned a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where he continued as a postdoctoral fellow studying the brain mechanisms that regulate body fatness and eating behavior. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is currently a Senior Fellow at GiveWell and scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest. He grows much of his own food and brews a mean hard cider. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist practicing in Santa Barbara, California, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this this interview, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Dr. Stephan J. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. In The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat (Flatiron Books, 2017), hee explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating. Stephan Guyenet is a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator. He earned a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where he continued as a postdoctoral fellow studying the brain mechanisms that regulate body fatness and eating behavior. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is currently a Senior Fellow at GiveWell and scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest. He grows much of his own food and brews a mean hard cider. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist practicing in Santa Barbara, California, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

In this this interview, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Dr. Stephan J. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. In The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat (Flatiron Books, 2017), hee explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating. Stephan Guyenet is a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator. He earned a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where he continued as a postdoctoral fellow studying the brain mechanisms that regulate body fatness and eating behavior. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is currently a Senior Fellow at GiveWell and scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest. He grows much of his own food and brews a mean hard cider. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist practicing in Santa Barbara, California, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In this this interview, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Dr. Stephan J. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. In The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat (Flatiron Books, 2017), hee explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating. Stephan Guyenet is a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator. He earned a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where he continued as a postdoctoral fellow studying the brain mechanisms that regulate body fatness and eating behavior. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is currently a Senior Fellow at GiveWell and scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest. He grows much of his own food and brews a mean hard cider. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist practicing in Santa Barbara, California, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this this interview, cross-posted from the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock, Dr. Diana Hill talks with Dr. Stephan J. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. In The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat (Flatiron Books, 2017), hee explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating. Stephan Guyenet is a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator. He earned a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where he continued as a postdoctoral fellow studying the brain mechanisms that regulate body fatness and eating behavior. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is currently a Senior Fellow at GiveWell and scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest. He grows much of his own food and brews a mean hard cider. Diana Hill, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist practicing in Santa Barbara, California, and a co-host of the podcast Psychologists Off The Clock.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview with Dr. Stephan Guyenet and you will learn: Why your brain is driving you to overeat How food and drugs of abuse impact our brains in similar ways Strategies to trick your brain into feeling full and change your set point So, pull up some Brussels sprouts and take a listen! In this episode, Diana talks with Dr. Guyenet, neurobiologist and obesity researcher, about the unconscious systems that lead to overeating and weight gain. Dr. Guyenet discusses why dietary guidelines alone are not enough to change our eating behavior. He explores the biological and evolutionary reasons for overeating and offers concrete strategies to “outsmart” our hungry brains. This episode is a perfect accompaniment to go with the holidays, when we are bombarded with tasty food cues and stress induced overeating. About Dr. Stephan Guyenet: Stephan Guyenet is a researcher, science consultant, and science communicator. He earned a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, where he continued as a postdoctoral fellow studying the brain mechanisms that regulate body fatness and eating behavior. His scientific publications have been cited more than 2,000 times by his peers. His book, The Hungry Brain, was named one of the best books of the year by Publishers Weekly and called “essential” by the New York Times Book Review. He is currently a Senior Fellow at GiveWell and scientific reviewer for the Examine.com Research Digest. He grows much of his own food and brews a mean hard cider. Resources: The Hungry Brain by Stephan Guyenet Ideal Weight Program With Stephan Guyenet Psychologists Off The Clock Episode with Dr. Jason Lillis on The Diet Trap Effective Weight Loss by Evan Forman and Megan Butryn __________________________ Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Please note that the information in the podcast and on this site is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1.

Hva er egentlig sult, og hva er det som påvirker hvordan vi opplever den? Hvor mye er fysiologisk, og hvor mye er psykologisk, og gir skillet i det hele tatt mening? I forlengelsen av episoden vår om faste (nr.18) utforsker vi dette temaet videre. Maten vi spiser og hvor ofte vi spiser er bare noe av det som påvirker hvordan vi opplever sult, det er også viktige kulturelle aspekter med i spill her. Data tyder på at småspising og mellommåltider har fått en helt annen rolle i dagens samfunn enn for bare noen tiår siden. Bare tenk på hvor gammeldags kommentaren «du kommer til å ødelegge appetitten din» låter i dag, mens dette var en av de vanligste innvendingene mot småspising før. Det finnes nok ikke helt enkle og klare svar her, men vi fant ut at temaet i alle fall fortjente en diskusjon, og hvis man ser på forskningen så tyder det meste på at vi bare vil høre mer, og ikke mindre, om dette i fremtiden.   Noen kilder vi har brukt til episoden: Friedman, E.M. Stricker, «The physiological psychology of hunger: a physiological perspective», 1976 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1005583?fbclid=IwAR2gsAKwhiPmiwBWt8u5G5k-PZajyhh4F3jnfSobDPJT_3bdSgagbisA1Sk   M.Friedman, «Control of energy intake by energy metabolism», 1995 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7484927?fbclid=IwAR2mP7b3C_wY33KR5UJkSEOE8lOmimWwDVgrWbBFb-pCa7D2UGWYonfEico   Guyenet, S., The hungry brain: Outsmarting the instincts that make us overeat, Flatiron books, 2017   D.S Ludwig, M. Friedman, «Increasing adiposity: consequence or cause of overeating?», 2014 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24839118?fbclid=IwAR0_pbQxA0VKu-U1cnPyg5DfIE-8JK9FgcGifdOHrKtmD3BrO2B0wTcUsZ0   B.M Popkin et al., «Does hunger and satiety drive eating anymore? Increasing eating occasions and decreasing time between eating occasions in the United States», 2010 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/20237134/?fbclid=IwAR0M98uNUJqBkkayCI3doJE-YmnedTGo43FYbWb-H-ehyEDUqpy1q6NrLhU     Og for dere som lurer på det, her er en litt gretten artikkel fra 2014 som gir serien Friends skylda for alt vondt i verden, og hvis vage minne inspirerte meg til å stille Pål det litt søkte åpningsspørsmålet: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ppmpb8/the-terrible-legacy-of-friends   ---------------------------- Logoen vår er laget av Sveinung Sudbø, se hans arbeider på originalkopi.com Musikken er av Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen, se facebooksiden Nygrenda Vev og Dur for mer info. ----------------------------  Takk for at du hører på. Ta kontakt med oss på vår facebookside eller på larsogpaal@gmail.com Det finnes ingen bedre måte å få spredt podkasten vår til flere enn via dere lyttere, så takk om du deler eller forteller andre om oss. Alt godt, hilsen Lars og Pål

Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. is a former neuroscience and obesity researcher and author of the book The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat, which was named one of the best books of 2017 by Publishers Weekly. His research has been cited over 2,000 times by his scientific peers. His writing and speaking focus on the brain circuits that regulate eating behavior and body fatness, and how we can work with them to sustainably manage our waistlines. Today Dr. Guyenet gives us tips to curve our cravings. Timestamps: 00:30- Dr. Guyenet Background 00:50- Most common cravings 02:10- How the cravings work 05:25- How to curve your cravings 06:40- 4 steps to create a better food environment

Dr. Stephan Guyenet is on the Brute Podcast this week to dive into his book, The Hungry Brain. Hunger is one of the strongest biological influencers for survival in all species, but is it a physical or mental need?   Tune in as host Michael Cazayoux and Dr. Guyenet define hunger, how it influences decisions and how to hack the process in order to take control of cravings and improve eating behavior.   Topics:   06:35 – Eating behavior 14:50 – What is hunger? 20:04 – Fasting & calorie restriction 38:45 – Sleep, stress and hunger 42:00 – Making a change in your eating 55:30 – Food choices for children   Links:   www.stephanguyenet.com   Twitter   Books:   The Hungry Brain – Guyenet   Reviews:   If you love this podcast, please click HERE to leave a review, and thank you for all the support!   Follow us on Instagram @brute.strength.  

Researcher, Neuroscientist and Author Stephan J. Guyenet has spent 12 years studying the neurobiology of body weight regulation. His book, The Hungry Brain, explores why many of our patients overeat, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome the hungry brain.

Researcher, Neuroscientist and Author Stephan J. Guyenet has spent 12 years studying the neurobiology of body weight regulation. His book, The Hungry Brain, explores why many of our patients overeat, and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to overcome the hungry brain.

Obesity is a complicated problem and the solution may lie in a multi-prong approach. We look at what the science tells us about obesity, how various properties of foods can impact consumption, discuss the Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis and understand how the brain and body responds to an obesogenic environment. Bio: Stephan J. Guyenet, PhD is a former neuroscience and obesity researcher and author of the book The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat, which was named one of the best books of 2017 by Publishers Weekly. His research has been cited more than 2,000 times by his scientific peers. His writing and speaking focus on the brain circuits that regulate eating behavior and body fatness, and how we can work with them to sustainably manage our waistlines. Time Stamps: 12:45 – Stephan’s journey into neuroscience and obesity research 16:06 – What caused obesity in humans? 20:22 – The connection between smoking and obesity? 22:32 – Why does every new diet trend such as paleo fail to reverse obesity crisis? 30:31 – Why focusing purely on taste and flavor to gauge food could be obesogenic. 36:36 – Why pure sugar, pure fat and pure sugar/fat are difficult to consume but in the right combination can be addictive and be overconsumed? 45:49 – How sensory variety could lead to overconsumption 48:40 – NUSI study and why Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis probably isn’t the sole driver of obesity 59:39 – Can eating fat raise insulin over time? 1:04:04 – How the food industry is incentivized to create obesogenic foods 1:08:11 – What drives cravings? 1:10:45 – Is short term overconsumption a good predictor of long term overconsumption? 1:14:04 – Does sugar addiction exist? 1:17:20 – Understanding what kind of animal studies are relevant and which aren’t 1:21:03 – What kind of research would you like to see? Stephan Guyenet Links: Book: "The Hungry Brain" by Stephan Guyenet (Recommended!) Website: http://www.stephanguyenet.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/whsource Ketogeek Link:   Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Citations: NUSI-Hall Study: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/2/324/4564649  

Stephan Guyenet visits author of, "The Hungry Brain" visits Perfectly Healthy And Toned Radio. Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. is an obesity researcher and health writer whose work ties together neuroscience, physiology, evolutionary biology, and nutrition to offer explanations and solutions for our global weight problem. He received a B.S. in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in neurobiology at the University of Washington. He is the author of the popular health website, Whole Health Source, and is a frequent speaker on topics of obesity, metabolism, and nutrition.  

I’m really excited to have Dr. Stephan Guyenet as a guest expert today. Dr. Guyenet spent 12 years at the University of Washington as a neuroscience and obesity researcher. Much of that time he was studying the role of the brain in eating behavior and body fatness. His publications have been cited more than 1,400 times by other scientists and in peer-reviewed scientific publications. He is the author an intriguing book entitled “The Hungry Brain” which explores the neuroscience of overeating, focusing on the following perplexing question: Why do we overeat, even though we don’t want to? One of the reasons I wanted to have him on the show is that I have noticed many injured runners and triathletes let their diets slide a little bit when they get hurt. When we talk about this it quickly becomes apparent that these athletes understand nutrition. They understand the value of quality ingredients going into their system. They know what they need to eat to recover from hard workouts. Today on the Doc On The Run Podcast we’re talking about Stress Related Eating and the Consequences for Injured Runners.

In dieser Episode lernst du: Warum du Hunger hast und wie du übermässige Nahrungsaufnahme vermeidest Wie du den typischen Buffet-Effekt vermeiden kannst Wie du Übergewicht vermeiden kannst     Empfehlungen der Episode: Das Bestseller Buch „The hungry brain“ von Dr. Stephan Guyenet Hole dir das Hörbuch gratis auf Audible unter: christian-wenzel.com/audible Bekomme mehr Superboost und die Key Take Aways auf unserer SHOWNOTES PAGE!     Mehr Vegan Athletes: Besuche unseren Blog für wertvolle Inhalt rund um das Thema leckere vegane Gesundheit und Fitness Ernährung um sexy auszusehen! Stelle deine Fragen an mich in unserer Facebook Community! Folge uns auf Instagram für leckere Rezeptideen!

Rereading The Hungry Brain, I notice my review missed one of my favorite parts: the description of the motivational system. It starts with studies of lampreys, horrible little primitive parasitic fish: How does the lamprey decide what to do? Within the lamprey basal ganglia lies a key structure called the striatum, which is the portion of the basal ganglia that receives most of the incoming signals from other parts of the brain. The striatum receives “bids” from other brain regions, each of which represents a specific action. A little piece of the lamprey’s brain is whispering “mate” to the striatum, while another piece is shouting “flee the predator” and so on.

If you’ve ever beaten yourself up after eating an entire pint of ice cream, know this: it’s really not your fault. According to obesity researcher and neurobiologist Stephen Guyenet, author of The Hungry Brain and founder of the wellness and science blog Whole Health Source, millions of years of evolution have hardwired us to seek out sugary, fatty, and salty foods. All those calories kept us alive back when we were hunter-gathers. Today they just make us fat. Outside editor Christopher Keyes sits down with Guyenet to discuss why we feel so powerless in the face of decadent desserts, how different systems in our brain compete for dominance, and what we can do to combat all this temptation.

Although most of us strive to eat well and avoid weight gain, our behavior doesn’t always live up to our lofty intentions. The remarkable explanation, argues neuroscience obesity researcher and today's podcast guest Stephan Guyenet, is that we’re betrayed by our very own brains, which drive us to crave and overeat food. In  Guyenet deploys his humor, wit, and extensive research experience to explain the instinctive brain circuits that compel us to overeat. He shows how those circuits expand our waistlines and undermine weight loss, and how we can use them to manage our weight more effectively. Stephan Guyenet has put his finger on a critically important explanation for our global obesity epidemic: the human brain. Although it’s indisputable that the brain is the cause of overeating - since the brain is the source of all behavior - this disarmingly simple insight has never before been the focus of a general-audience book. THE HUNGRY BRAIN starts from the very beginning, uncovering how our (leaner) ancestors lived, both in recent history and the distant past. From there, it explores the brain circuits that kept us alive in that rugged world: those that drive our cravings, make our food choices, govern our appetites, and regulate our body fatness. And it explains how the genetic roulette that determines how these circuits are wired is a major reason why some people are lean and others are obese. Unfortunately for our waistlines, we no longer live in the world of our ancestors, yet our brains keep playing by the rules of a survival game that no longer exists. Advances in technology and affluence let us tempt our brains with seductive, convenient food more than ever before, and willpower bows before the force of instincts honed by millions of years of evolution. And once we gain weight, the brain works to keep us from losing it again. The result is a world that’s fatter than at any previous time in human history. THE HUNGRY BRAIN explores the brain in a vivid and accessible way, weaving in illustrations, humor, and unlikely scientific discoveries to bring readers inside areas of science that have remained off limits to a general audience until now. Ultimately, it leaves you with profound insights into how the brain works, how the brain drives us to overeat, and what we can do about it. So who is this guy? Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. is an obesity researcher and health writer whose work ties together multiple fields of science to offer explanations and solutions for our global weight problem. He received a B.S. in biochemistry at the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in neurobiology at the University of Washington. He is the author of the popular health website Whole Health Source (wholehealthsource.org) and he is a frequent lecturer on topics of obesity, metabolism, and diet history. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why what Stephan presents in his book is absent from all popular theories of obesity...[7:45] -The story of the fattest man on the island...[12:10] -Why kids like ice cream and not brussels sprouts...[18:50 & 27:00] -How chocolate serves as a prime example of reinforcing properties that characterize modern food addictions...[23:15] -How you can beat the "buffet effect"...[29:00] -The three things all nonindustrial diets have in common, and how you can use these things to keep yourself from overeating...[36:05] -Why the idea of moderation in eating is totally foreign to hunter-gatherers...[48:40] -A simple mechanism you can fight your natural, ancestral tendency to overeat...[57:00] -What lesioned rats can tell you about the mysterious "satiety factor", and how you can maximize your own satiety factor...[64:05] -Why do the people from the Biggest Loser gained so much weight back after the competition...[75:10] -A cortisol-like drug that causes intense, unconstrained eating, and what that means for you and your waistline...[84:45] -And much more! Resources from this episode: - - Show Sponsors:  -Oak - Meditation & Breathing -  Go to now to download the app, completely FREE. -Kion Lean - Go to purchase Kion Lean - the best supplement for longevity and fat loss! Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Stephan or me? Leave your comments at and one of us will reply!

Why do we get fat? Why do we overeat? Many people think it’s because of too many carbs, others claim it’s due to much fat. The answer is more complicated and it has implications that stretch far beyond diet. We get fat in large part because modern industrialized foods are designed to hijack our reward systems and create addictive responses. So says our first podcast guest of the new EMP podcast season Dr. Stephan Guyenet. Dr. Guyenet is the author of The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts that Make Us Overeat, and is in my opinion the foremost public expert on the neuroscience of overeating. The food reward hypothesis that Stephan and I discuss in this episode has implications far beyond what to eat and how to manage your weight. It also helps us understand some of the main mechanisms behind the mismatch between our modern lives and our evolved nature. If you understand how the food industry has hijacked our reward system for profit, you can begin to see how this basic principles applies to many aspects of modern life and is one of the many reasons we are suffering despite historically unmatched level of affluence.

Our 200th episode is a special and unique one with an in-depth panel discussion on the topic of saturated fat. On the panel are Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, Stephen Guyenet PhD, Chris Masterjohn PhD and Brad Dieter PhD. The Panellists 1) Dr. Spencer Nadolsky Dr. Nadolsky is a a board certified family and obesity medicine physician. He is known for being extremely passionate about using exercise and lifestyle interventions as medicine, where possible. Dr. Nadolsky runs an online clinic, SteadyMD.com, where he can help patients all over America. He is also the author of The Fat Loss Prescription. 2) Stephan Guyenet, PhD Stephan is an obesity researcher, neurobiologist, and author. In addition to his research, he enjoys synthesizing and communicating science for a general audience over at his hugely successful blog. Stephan has a BS. in biochemistry (University of Virginia) and a PhD in neurobiology (University of Washington). He recently published the fantastic book ‘The Hungry Brain’, which dives into the causes of obesity from the perspective of overeating and related brain chemistry. 3) Chris Masterjohn, PhD Chris has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut. He was formerly an Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College. Chris currently writes detailed nutritional science articles on his blog chrismasterjohnphd.com and hosts a podcast, Mastering Nutrition. 4) Brad Dieter, PhD Brad holds a PhD. in exercise physiology from the University of Idaho. Brad has also done research training as a fellow in biomedical research, examining how nutrition and metabolism influence disease. Brad also runs Science Driven Nutrition, an online platform that aims to spread evidence-based nutrition information. In This Episode We Discuss: Differences between different SFA’s (butyric vs. lauric vs. myristic, etc.) Benefits of consumption of SFA-containing foods? Effects at cellular level: ease of storage, oxidation proneness of different fatty acid types, role in cell membrane Effect of SFA on LDL-C & LDL-P (and hence CHD risk) Effect of SFA on blood lipids Effect of SFA (and/or total dietary fat) on food intake: effect on satiety? palatability? Reducing SFA: If lowering SFA intake, how much does the replacing nutrient make (MUFA vs. PUFA vs. CHO vs. PRO) Food sources/Delivery method: Isolated SFA intake (e.g. spoonfuls of coconut oil) vs. SFA packaged alongside other nutrients/fibre and phytonutrients (e.g. some oil drizzled on a salad) Practical Implications: Is there a best target intake range of SFA for health? Is there an “optimal” ratio of SFA:MUFA:PUFA? Are current nutritional guidelines for SFA intake suitable? (The American Heart Association recommends aiming for a dietary pattern that achieves 5% to 6% of calories from saturated fat.) Sigma Seminar: http://sigmanutrition.com/seminar2017/

No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and end up with a high risk of diabetes or heart disease– yet two-thirds of Americans do precisely that. In his book The Hungry Brain, Stephan J. Guyenet, PhD argues that the problem is not necessarily a lack of willpower or an incorrect understanding of what to eat. Rather, our appetites and food choices are led astray by ancient, instinctive brain circuits that play by the rules of a survival game that no longer exists. And these circuits don’t care about how you look in a bathing suit next summer. After earning a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia, Stephan pursued a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Washington, then continued doing research as a postdoctoral fellow. He spent a total of 12 years in the neuroscience research world studying neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of eating behaviour and obesity. His publications in scientific journals have been cited over 1,400 times by his peers. Here’s the outline of this interview with Stephan Guyenet: [00:01:01] Bland Food Cookbook. [00:01:57] Book: Wired to Eat, Book: The Case Against Sugar. [00:03:30] Neuroregulation of appetite. [00:05:04] How the brain makes decisions. [00:07:30] The Hungry Brain is for everyone. [00:09:51] How complete is the book? [00:11:31] Is it compatible with Taubes’s work? [00:14:38] Book: The Potato Hack. [00:15:40] Washington Potato Commission Leader Goes On All-Potato Diet. [00:15:56] Spud Fit guy. [00:16:40] Podcast with Ellen Langer: How to Think Yourself Younger, Healthier, and Faster. [00:17:06] Crum, Alia J., and Ellen J. Langer. "Mind-set matters exercise and the placebo effect." Psychological Science 18.2 (2007): 165-171. [00:19:24] Leptin, CCK, GLP-1. [00:20:08] Bariatric surgery, [00:22:36] Food preferences originate in the brain. [00:24:47] Glucose homoeostasis. [00:26:22] Steven, Sarah, et al. "Very low-calorie diet and 6 months of weight stability in type 2 diabetes: pathophysiological changes in responders and nonresponders." Diabetes Care 39.5 (2016): 808-815. [00:27:30] Dopamine: the learning chemical. [00:27:45] David Silver's Reinforcement Learning course. [00:33:20] Robert Sapolsky Dopamine Jackpot video. [00:34:07] Nose poking (optogenetics) experiment. [00:34:48] Light-activated ion channels. [00:38:08] Drug addiction [00:39:18] Book: The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World. [00:41:50] Prescription for athletes looking to improve their body composition. [00:42:37] Effort barriers. [00:44:08] Satiety is generated by the brain based on what's going on in the GI tract. [00:45:51] Water, fibre, and protein create satiety. [00:46:13] Palatability. [00:48:28] First interview: Leptin and Hyperpalatable Foods with Stephan Guyenet. [00:49:09] Theobromine. [00:51:22] Book: The Hungry Brain. [00:51:27] stephanguyenet.com and wholehealthsource.org.

In Episode 004 of A Medicinal Mind: Wisdom and Wellbeing I share a conversation with my colleague and close friend Dr. Stephan Guyenet PhD. As you will hear in the introduction, Stephan was one of the first individuals with whom I was able to connect during my early exploration of ancestral health. After a few short emails, I soon discovered that Stephan's father was actually a professor in my very own medical school and I would later go on to learn cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology from his kind and brilliant dad. I am indeed indebted to the entire Guyenet family for many aspects of my health education and am so grateful to have crossed paths with them both.   But before I dive much further into the specific  details of today's show I want to give you a little glimpse into the life and work of Stephan Guyenet.   Stephan received a BS in biochemistry from the University of Virginia, a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Washington, and spent a total of 12 years in the neuroscience research world. His most recent work investigates the neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity. Today, he continues his mission to advance science as a writer, speaker, and science consultant.  He lives in the Seattle area, grows unreasonable amounts of potatoes, and brews a mean hard cider.   In addition to growing potatoes and brewing cider, Stephan recently wrote and released a groundbreaking book on the neurobiology and neuro-regulation of body weight called: The Hungry Brain. He has appeared on many podcasts over the past few months describing the ideas in his book, focusing on the complexities of understanding human behavior as it pertains to food choice and eating habits. You can keep up with Stephan on his website: www.stephanguyenet.com  And read his exciting book, The Hungry Brain, which discusses groundbreaking research on the neurobiology and neuro-regulation of body weight. https://www.amazon.com/Hungry-Brain-Outsmarting-Instincts-Overeat/dp/125008119X   To learn more about the current best practices for minimizing bias and efforts to increase open access to scientific literature visit the Center for Open Science at https://cos.io   In this conversation, however, we venture away form the neurobiology behind human eating behavior and, instead, seek to explore and assess the current state of the scientific research community  What are the biggest issues facing the scientific community right now beyond simply funding? Are we at a point where we must focus on value based research and incentivize replication studies over novelty based science? What are the most prevalent sources of bias in the scientific community and how are they being addressed? Is the scientific community inherently self correcting or is institutional inertia too much to prevent internal improvements and progress? And how about health care delivery and medical education? Are the same issues faced by the broader research community affecting medical education and health care as well? Are these institutions capable of self correction?   Whether your work or studies has taken you into the fields of biomedical research, medical education or something entirely different, as part of this discussion we offer several new ideas and conceptual frameworks in which to approach your profession and I encourage you to listen in and share this episode with any of your colleagues who you feel would benefit. Stephan's insight into the both the macro and micro issues facing the research community are truly remarkable and hope you can benefit from his curiosity and wisdom.   You can see all of our content including blogs, poetry, meditations, and our weekly newsletter at our webpage: A Medicinal Mind   You can also follow A Medicinal Mind on Facebook and Instagram   If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe in I-Tunes and leave us a review. Your feedback and reviews allow our message and this space of nourishment to grow.   Disclaimer: The content at A Medicinal Mind and the content of our podcast are educational and informational in nature. They are not intended to be medical advice, spiritual counsel or a substitute for working with a health professional or a trained spiritual counselor. We cannot guarantee the outcome of any of the recommendations provided on our page or by the guests on our podcast and any statements written or made about any potential outcomes are expressions of opinion only.

In Episode 13, Dr. Bubbs sits down with expert neuroscientist and obesity researcher Dr. Stephan Guyenet PhD to talk about his new book The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts that Make Us Overeat. Dr. Guyenet discusses the fundamental role of the brain in controlling "body-fatness" and how our brains are hard-wired to seek out calorically dense foods. He also explains how the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a fundamental role in our "food experience" and ultimately the evolutionary mismatch between how our brains are hard-wired to seek out calories and our modern environment of calorie-dense, nutrient-poor processed foods. Stephan does a brilliant job of making incredibly complex topics digestible and provides terrific anecdotes to highlight his findings in clinical research. Check out my show notes for this episode at drbubbs.com/podcast.

If you struggle with losing weight or find it difficult to maintain your diet today’s guest Dr. Stephan Guyenet is here to explain why overeating is actually a natural behavior based on how your brain is wired. Stephan is a neurobiologist, obesity researcher, health writer and author of, 'The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat' will be explaining why so many people struggle with weight issues. His perspective will enlighten and allow you to understand yourself better so you can start implementing lifestyle changes and make better food choices.    Brief Bio: Stephan J. Guyenet, Ph.D. After earning a BS in biochemistry at the University of Virginia, Stephan pursued a Ph.D. in neuroscience at the University of Washington, then continued doing research as a postdoctoral fellow. He spent a total of 12 years in the neuroscience research world studying neurodegenerative disease and the neuroscience of eating behavior and obesity. His publications in scientific journals have been cited over 1,400 times by my peers. Today, he continues his mission to advance science as a writer, speaker, and science consultant. His book, The Hungry Brain, was released on February 7, 2017. Current consulting clients include the Open Philanthropy Project and the Examine.com Research Digest. He is also the co-designer of a web-based fat loss program called the Ideal Weight Program. Stephan lives in the Seattle area, where he grows much of his own food and brew a mean hard cider   In this episode, you’ll learn: What’s really making us fat? (8:17) The brain science behind hunger and satiation (11:07) Is modern life hurting your health? (13:25) Why do some people gain weight more easily than others? (28:20) Fast vs slow weight loss – which is better? (42:21) 3 Ways to suppress appetite (49:41) 7 Practical steps to lose weight (54:44) How to prevent holiday weight gain (58:47)   Ted Takeaways: There is nothing wrong with you. You are completely normal. You are wired to eat and you have a hungry brain that’s getting you to make unconscious decisions about your choices with food. Our responsibility is to manage those choices and our food environment. 1. Manage your food environment Check out our episode: to learn simple ways to control your food environment and slim down for good. 2. Make sleep a priority Check our episode: to learn more about sleep and how you can benefit from this powerful and efficient tool for maintaining your health and hunger hormones. 3. Manage your stress In our episode:  learn simple tips to get stress in check and regain control of your life. 4. Move your body Add daily movement to your daily life with small changes in your routine. Check out our episode: about how to fit health and fitness into your busy life.   Resources: Book:    Connect with Stephan:   Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. If you have any questions (or would like answers to hear previously submitted voicemail questions!), head on over to . Are you tired of following a fitness routine, eating healthier foods, and not be seeing the weight come off the way you hope? Take my  now and find out how to fix that today. Until next time! Ted  

Stephan Guyenet, PhD, is a neurobiologist from the University of Washington who studies the causes of obesity and the regulation of body fat by the brain. Dr. Guyenet's blog is http://www.wholehealthsource.org/ Todd interviews Dr. Guyenet in an effort to understand why we eat what we eat.