The Truth About Insulin Resistance & The Hunger Code with Dr. Jason Fung

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Could everything you know about weight loss be wrong?

In this episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban A. Kiernan sits down with world-renowned kidney specialist and best-selling author Dr. Jason Fung to discuss the science behind weight gain, insulin resistance, and his new book, 'The Hunger Code'.

Dr. Fung explains why the "calories in, calories out" model is a failure of logic and how hormones like insulin, cortisol, and GLP-1 act as the body’s metabolic thermostat. We dive deep into:

- The three types of hunger (Homeostatic, Hedonic, and Conditioned).

- Why food addiction to ultra-processed foods is real and how to treat it.

- The role of intermittent fasting in resetting your biological signals.

- Why metabolic health is about more than just the number on your scale.

- The vital importance of purpose and community for long-term survival.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to Dr. Jason Fung

3:00 - The Failure of the Calorie Myth

7:00 - Insulin: The Master Hormone of Weight Gain

11:00 - The Three Types of Hunger & Food Noise

16:00 - Food Addiction & Ultra-Processed Chemicals

19:00 - Conditioned Hunger: The Pavlov’s Dog Effect

24:00 - Satiety: Why Eggs Beat Frappuccinos

28:00 - Metabolic Syndrome vs. Aesthetics

34:00 - 3 Golden Rules for Weight Loss

38:00 - The Role of Purpose and Connection in Longevity

Dr. Jason Fung is a physician (kidney specialist), researcher and New York Times best-selling author currently practicing in Toronto, Canada. trained in Los Angeles and Toronto and currently practices as a nephrologist (kidney specialist). His books, including The Obesity Code, The Complete Guide to Fasting, The Diabetes Code and The Cancer Code have challenged conventional thinking about these diseases, and introduces dietary strategies to manage them. The Obesity Code has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into 33 languages in 36 territories across the world. He is the co-founder of The Fasting Method (www.TheFastingMethod.com), which provides the education, tools and community needed to successfully implement intermittent fasting and is the medical director of the The Diabetes Code Clinic in Toronto, focused on type 2 diabetes remission.

http://www.doctorjasonfung.com

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