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Calories In, Calories Out with Professor Tim Spector
Calories In, Calories Out with Professor Tim Spector
Calories In, Calories Out with Professor Tim Spector
Thursday 29th April 2021
Join Dr. CotherHajat and Professor Tim Spector as they discuss how blood sugar responses to food impact hunger and health in this eye-opening episode.
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Get the buttons here!Reevaluating Nutrition: Blood Sugar, Hunger, and Health with Professor Tim Spector
The idea that all calories are equal, which is what has been drummed into us for The Last Years, is essentially nonsense, that a calorie is a calorie only in a very theoretical laboratory situation, but in our bodies we use those calories very differently.
Ever wondered why you feel hungry soon after eating, while others seem satisfied for hours? In this episode of 'Lifestyle As Medicine', Dr. CotherHajat sits down with Professor Tim Spector to unpack the intriguing findings from the recent PREDICT study, published in the Nature Metabolism Journal. This groundbreaking research reveals that individual responses to food can vary dramatically, challenging the long-held 'calories in, calories out' concept.
The study introduces the idea of 'big dippers' and 'little dippers', terms describing how people's blood sugar levels dip significantly after meals, influencing their hunger and overall calorie intake. If you're a 'big dipper', you might find yourself reaching for snacks more often than a 'little dipper'. The conversation dives into how our unique biology, meal choices, and activity levels play a role in these variations.
They also discuss how commercially available tests, like those from the company Zoe, can help you understand your body's specific reactions to food. The episode doesn't stop there; it also touches on the benefits of plant-based nutrition and the hurdles of integrating cutting-edge research into traditional healthcare practices. Whether you're looking to optimize your diet or simply curious about how your body works, this episode offers valuable insights that could change the way you think about food and health.