291. Bread, calories, and weight gain… something isn’t adding up

About this episode

Coach JK discusses a study claiming bread can cause weight gain without increased calorie intake and the implications of such research.

A new headline claims bread can cause weight gain, even without eating more calories. In this episode, Coach JK shares his perspective on the study behind the claim, and how quickly research like this turns into conflicting advice. Article: https: //www.sciencealert.com/scientists-reveal-why-bread-can-cause-weight-gain-without-overeating Study: Wheat Flour Intake Promotes Weight Gain and Metabolic Changes in Mice ------ Instagram: @coachJKmcleod Email: JK@jkmcleod.com

People in this episode

Host: JK McLeod

Topics covered

• weight gain
• bread
• calories
• nutrition
• research
• conflicting advice

Keywords

• bread
• weight gain
• calories
• nutrition research
• metabolic changes
• diet advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Science Alert

Books & works: Wheat Flour Intake Promotes Weight Gain and Metabolic Changes in Mice

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