The Unprocessed Truth

Dr. Giles Yeo: Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work & The Real Danger of Processed Food

The Unprocessed Truth

Show Notes

Welcome back to The Unprocessed Truth with me, Sunna Van Kampen 🎙️

This week, we're joined by the brilliant geneticist, author, and Professor Dr. Giles Yeo.

We dive headfirst into the biggest lie in modern nutrition: that a calorie is just a calorie.

Dr. Yeo is here to dismantle the "calories in, calories out" model, explaining why obsessing over a number on a food label distracts you from the real danger hiding in your diet—ultra-processed foods.

Let's unpack the real science of weight, appetite, and why focusing on quality, not quantity, is the only truth that counts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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