380: Blood Sugar, Food Noise + How to Control Hunger | Dr. Jason Fung

About this episode

In this episode, Kelly Leveque and Dr. Jason Fung discuss the real drivers of hunger and how hormones and habits influence appetite.

Feel like you’re doing everything right but still struggling with hunger, cravings, or weight? You’re not broken, and it’s not about willpower. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jason Fung to break down the real drivers of hunger, why calories in vs calories out doesn’t tell the full story, and how your hormones, environment, and habits are shaping your appetite every single day. → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → Why am I always hungry even after eating? → How do hormones affect hunger and weight gain? → What are the three types of hunger? → Do ultra-processed foods increase cravings? → How can I stabilize my blood sugar naturally? Sponsored By: → Timeline | Timeline’s clinically proven formula is now available at a new, lower price. Mitopure now starts at $99, with the exact same science and formula. And my listeners can still get 20% off when you go to https://timeline.com/kelly → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:55 - Calories In, Calories Out → 00:06:52 - Appetite Regulation → 00:12:10 - Weight Loss Drugs → 00:17:03 - Hormones +…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly

Guest: Dr Jason Fung

Topics covered

• hunger
• cravings
• weight
• calories
• hormones
• environment
• habits
• blood sugar
• processed foods

Keywords

• appetite regulation
• weight loss
• insulin resistance
• food addiction
• food boundaries
• portion control

Sponsors

Timeline, Be Well By Kelly

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mitopure, Timeline, Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials

Books & works: The Hunger Code

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