Sometimes, a meta-analysis (quantitative study of studies) is just what the doctor ordered to inoculate us against the shortcomings of our own cognition. When a topic has been studied extensively and it has produced many studies of varying quality, … [Read more]
The impact of weight loss on the drive to eat
Weight loss engages a "starvation response" that acts to regain the lost weight, and this is a key reason why weight loss is difficult and often temporary. This starvation response includes an increase in the drive to eat and a decrease in calorie … [Read more]
Book Review: Syndrome X, The Silent Killer
Gerald Reaven is the researcher who first identified the state of insulin resistance and played a central role in defining its consequences. Understanding insulin resistance is worthwhile, and if we want to do so, his work is one of the most … [Read more]
Bad sugar or bad journalism? An expert review of “The Case Against Sugar”.
I've been asked by a number of people to review Gary Taubes's new book, The Case Against Sugar. I reluctantly agreed that it would probably be a good idea for me to do so. In this post, I'll provide something that is not available anywhere else (to … [Read more]
Book Update
Hello, folks. My book, The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts that Make Us Overeat is due to be released on February 7, and I'm very excited about it. It's substantially different from any other book on overeating and weight management, and I … [Read more]
Did the US Dietary Guidelines Cause the Obesity Epidemic?
A popular argument holds that the US Dietary Guidelines caused our obesity epidemic by advising Americans to reduce fat intake. Does the evidence support this idea, or is it simply a fantasy? … [Read more]
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