The 6-Week Nutrition Reset I Use With Patients

About this episode

This episode discusses the psychological and physiological aspects of food choices and offers a reset for those struggling with diet-related issues.

This episode is about more than food. It's about understanding why we reach for certain foods, creating a realistic off-ramp from ultra-processed eating, and giving your body a chance to reset. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still struggling with weight, energy, inflammation, or cravings, this episode is for you. Citation: Hall, Kevin D., et al. “Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake.” Cell Metabolism, vol. 30, no. 1, 2019, pp. 67–77.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2019.05.008— This is the cornerstone. Same calories, sugar, fat, fiber, and macros on both diets; people ate ~500 kcal/day more on the ultra-processed one and gained weight. It’s the strongest evidence that the processing, not just the nutrients, changes intake.Why fat + sugar together hijack reward more than either alone (the “hyperpalatable” mechanism)DiFeliceantonio, Alexandra G., et al. “Supra-Additive Effects of Combining Fat and Carbohydrate on Food Reward.” Cell Metabolism, vol. 28, no. 1, 2018, pp. 33–44.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2018.05.018McDougle, Molly, et al. “Separate…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Brendan McCarthy

Topics covered

• nutrition
• weight management
• ultra-processed foods
• health reset
• cravings
• energy

Keywords

• nutrition reset
• ultra-processed eating
• weight loss
• energy levels
• inflammation
• food cravings

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