Episode 68: Stephan Guyenet, PhD discusses fat mass regulation via energy homeostasis systems, why we overeat and the difference between homeostatic and non-homeostatic eating.

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Guest Bio

Stephan Guyenet, PhD.

Dr. Guyenet is an obesity researcher, neurobiologist, and author.

In addition to his research, he enjoys synthesizing and communicating science for a general audience over at his blog Whole Health Source.

Stephan has a BS. in biochemistry (University of Virginia) and a PhD in neurobiology (University of Washington).

In this episode we discuss:

Homeostatic and non-homeostatic eating

What drives overeating?

Energy homeostatsis system

Defence of body fatness by the hypothalamus

The importance of food environment

How important is food quality for long-term weight management?

Mitigating the metabolic adaptations to weight loss

Links & Resources:

Whole Health Source Blog

Stephan’s Twitter

Ideal Weight Program

Schwartz Laboratory

Brian Wood, PhD.

The End of Overeating – David Kessler

Mindless Eating – Brian Wansink

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