There’s SO much more to a healthy diet than calories in vs. calories out.

That’s why in today’s episode, I’m joined by renowned physician and metabolic health expert Dr. Jason Fung to unpack the science of hunger and why we’ve totally dropped the ball on healthy eating habits in today’s society.

We dive into the concept of food noise and explore the different types of hunger—especially the environmental and conditioned cues that are quietly driving your eating habits.

Dr. Fung explains how awareness of these triggers can be a powerful first step in shifting your relationship with food so you can feel healthier than ever before.

Drawing from insights in his book The Hunger Code, he shares practical strategies to help you identify your triggers and regain control over your appetite.

Tune in here for some empowering tools to feel confident and amazing in your body again!

Dr. Jason Fung

Dr. Jason Fung is a physician, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author currently practicing in Toronto. His books, including The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code, and The Cancer Code, challenge conventional thinking and offer loads of dietary strategies to improve overall health. He’s the co-founder of The Fasting Method, which provides the education, tools, and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting. He’s also the medical director of The Diabetes Code Clinic in Toronto, focused on type 2 diabetes remission.

IN THIS EPISODE

The importance of focusing on your hunger over calorie counting

Breaking our conditioned responses to eating

Looking at the social context and environmental factors for hunger

What’s really triggering your hunger cues

Best tips for avoiding ultra-processed foods

Dr. Fung’s 3 golden rules of weight loss

Lifestyle choices that can make a drastic impact on your weight

Understanding hedonic hunger and other important topics found in Dr. Fung’s book: The Hunger Code

QUOTES

“You can only take care of the problem if you understand the problem. So once you understand ‘this food noise, it's this conditioned hunger’, now you can actually come up with a plan so that [you’re] prepared for this.”

“It's really a game changer in that it will hopefully really broaden people's perspective on the key issues. I have the three golden rules, but there's like 50 weight loss tips because everybody's different.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

https://peri-revolution.com/

Order Dr. Fung’s book: The Hunger Code HERE– and get a FREE gift with your pre-order!

https://www.doctorjasonfung.com/gift-with-purchase-offer

https://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Code-Resetting-Thermostat-Ultra-Processed-ebook

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