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Calories Are Down. Exercise Is Up. So Why Is Obesity Exploding?
The Dr. Hyman Show · Published · 1h 27m
Key takeaway
Stop treating weight management as a calorie math problem. Today, make one meal from minimally processed foods - such as vegetables, beans, fruit, nuts, fish, eggs, or plain yogurt - and include fiber- and polyphenol-rich plants. This shifts attention from restriction to feeding your microbiome, supporting fullness and metabolic signaling. Build the habit meal by meal instead of counting every calorie; over time, food quality is more likely to support sustainable appetite, energy, and weight regulation.
Episode overview
Mark Hyman and cardiologist-nutrition scientist Dariush Mozaffarian examine why obesity has risen even as reported calorie intake has flattened and physical activity has increased. They argue that food quality, ultra-processing, the microbiome, resting energy expenditure, and food-system policy matter more than simplistic “eat less, move more” advice. The conversation also covers protein, seed oils, omega-3s, and making medically tailored food part of health care.
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