Episode 79: The Science Behind Weight Loss, Obesity, And Diets With Prof. Giles Yeo

The Struggling Scientists

Weight loss isn't complicated, but that sure as hell doesn't make it easy.

With so much (mis)information out there, we decided to talk with an expert to get the facts!

This week, Suzanne Van Wouw and I recorded a new episode with the wonderful Prof. Giles Yeo on the science behind

✅ Weight loss

✅ Obesity

✅ Nutrition

✅ and much more

Expect to learn 🧠 :

⭐Universal and science-based nutritional advice from an expert.

⭐The benefits of exercise for weight management, not weight loss.

⭐ Why calories don't count

⭐ and so much more!

We are really excited to share this episode with you!

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕

00:00:00 Introduction Episode

00:01:45 Introduction to Giles Yeo and his Hobbies

00:03:14 Healthy Eating for Busy Scientists

00:05:29 The Misconception about Calories

00:09:17 Genetic Factors in Diet and Weight Loss

00:14:04 Challenges in Losing Weight

00:17:55 Exercise and its Role in Weight Management

00:23:13 Impact and Popularity of Weight-Loss Drugs

00:33:32 The Future of Weight Loss: Technology and Personalized Medicine

00:39:02 Balancing Food Love with Healthy Living

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