Always hungry?
by David Ludwig · first published 2016
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"Inspired by the New York Times op-ed "Always Hungry," ALWAYS HUNGRY? will change everything readers ever thought about weight loss, diet, and health. Groundbreaking new research shows that calorie counting does not work for weight loss: one diet causes weight gain whereas another diet with the same calorie count doesn't. It's your fat cells that are to blame for causing excessive hunger and increased weight. By eating the wrong foods, our fat cells are triggered to take in too many calories for themselves, setting off a dangerous chain reaction of increased appetite and a slower metabolism. N
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I just read "Always Hungry" by David Ludwig and it is pretty good. I like the fact the book has a number of recipes as well. If you're trying to lose fat, then really the key is just eat a diet that keeps insulin low. There has…
on “American toddlers are eating more sugar than the amount recommended for adults” ↗If you want some interesting reads on the subject, read the books Why We Get Sick by Benjamin Bikman and Always Hungry by David Ludwig. Both are scientists in this field of research. Both provide some sounds advice based on that research for eating more healthy.
on “Eating fewer calories can ward off ageing” ↗Take a look at these books: - David Ludwig, Always Hungry? - Mark Hyman, The Blood Sugar Solution The first one is very accessible, the second one very posh. But the underlying approach is the same: no calorie counting, just good food in the right proportions.
on “I used AI-powered calorie counting apps, and they were even worse than expected” ↗