E34 - Why calories don't count with Dr Giles Yeo (part 1)

E34 - Why calories don't count with Dr Giles Yeo (part 1)

Author: The Natural Alternative Health & Wellbeing Ltd March 4, 2022 Duration: 15:59

Do you calorie count?

You've probably seen Dr Giles Yeo as a science presenter on the BBC. Giles is a geneticist researching obesity and brain control over the last 20 years.

In part 1 of this Bitesize Nutrition podcast episode we talk about his most recent book #WhyCaloriesDontCount and the myths surrounding weight-loss.

1. What affects body weight?

2. Can microbiome influence weight?

3. "The reason I am so large is because my metabolism is so slow."

Bio

Giles is author of Why calories don't count and Gene eating.

He also has an 8-part podcast series; Dr Giles Yeo Chews the Fat.

Giles is also a presenter for BBC Horizon. His first programme was 'Why are we getting so fat?', which aired June 2016. Most recently, His investigative piece 'Clean eating – The dirty truth' for BBC Horizon was screened on January 2017. The film has been critically acclaimed and has prompted an important national debate about dieting advice and evidence-based science.

IG & Twitter: GilesYeo


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