The Energy Balance Podcast

BV #24: Nick Norwitz Says Calories Don’t Cause Obesity. Is He Wrong?

The Energy Balance Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode we discuss: 
-The calories in calories out model of obesity -What really causes fat storage -Whether there are any concerns with consuming organ meats 
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide
The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/
Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ 
Timestamps:0:00 – intro 0:56 – Nick Norwitz’s claim that calories don’t cause obesity and whether we agree 6:25 – the value and limitations of calories 14:27 – the true cause of obesity 19:40 – “excess calorie intake causes weight gain” is unhelpful and irresponsible 23:28 – how and when measuring calorie intake can be valuable 27:24 – do calories matter? 32:28 – how “it’s just calories” often places blame on the individual 34:26 – Nick Norwitz on when the calories-in-calories-out model “breaks” 37:28 – hypothyroidism and weight gain resolved using a bioenergetic approach 38:26 – thoughts on organ meats like liver, heart, kidney, stomach, and intestine 42:41 – freeze-dried or desiccated vs fresh organ meat 45:12 – Nutrition with Judy’s claim that “liver is not a superfood” 47:11 – can you overdose micronutrients like vitamin A and copper from organ meats? 49:43 – strategies for including more organ meats in your diet

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