How to reverse type 2 diabetes 10:21 Dr. Fung's diabetes course part 1: How do you reverse your type 2 diabetes? And what has been shown is that when you eat is probably (really, as I see it, almost certainly) more important than what you eat or how much you eat, in terms of insulin and, thus, obesity. Thus the CICO model is not particularly helpful. What is helpful and explanatory is the insulin pulse concept and the basis for saying that insulin resistance is a result of too much continual production of insulin. And in the end the continual production of insulin leads to obesity. Processing methods have changed significantly over the centuries. Wheat berries were traditionally ground by large millstones powered by animals or humans. The modern flourmill has replaced traditional stone grinding. The bran, middlings, germ and oils are efficiently and completely removed, leaving the pure white starch. Most of the vitamins, proteins, fiber and fats are removed along with the outer hull and bran. The flour is ground to such a fine dust that its absorption by the intestine is extremely rapid. The increased rate of glucose absorption amplifies the insulin effect. Whole wheat and whole grain flours retain some of the bran and germ, but suffer from the same problem of rapid absorption."

The power of a 7-day fast 03:34 How do you fast for 7 days? And in what ways could it be beneficial? Registered dietitian Heidi J. Silver, PhD, director of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Diet, Body Composition, and Human Metabolism Core in Tennessee, expressed some concerns about Fung’s book. How to fast - the different options 06:47 Dr. Fung's fasting course part 3: Dr. Fung explains the different popular fasting options and makes it easy for you to choose the one that fits you best. Basically, our bodies are like thermostats in our houses - they are set to a certain weight, and our bodies do their darnedest to keep our weight there. To change our weight, we have to change our "body set weight" first. To do that, we have to lower our insulin levels, by eating less things that make them spike.Sauces – Barbecue, plum, honey garlic, hoisin, sweet & sour and other dipping sauces contain large amounts of sugar. As do commercial salad dressings and ketchup. Although The Obesity Code does not require, you do need resistance training for body transformation in addition to weight loss. Second, we respond to increased exercise by decreasing energy expenditure elsewhere, in non-exercise activities. Yo-yo dieting and short-term weight loss are not helping you achieve the overall health and fitness that you deserve. Because there is so much talk about Intermittent Fasting, I wanted to take a look at some of the studies that were done around it. Some of the concerns with intermittent fasting occur when people binge eat after the temporary fast is over, which can cause rapid weight gain if you are not careful. According to a meta-study published in the June 2013 Canadian Medical Association Journal, several different trials were conducted on a variety of people with ailments like diabetes and obesity to see how intermittent fasting affected those people. Their findings?

In case it’s of use, I’ve made a PDF version of the above table so you can print it out. Additionally I’ve made a second version with empty spaces for the meals, that way you can program your own meal details: How to maximize fat burning 03:52 Dr. Fung's fasting course part 2: How do you maximize fat burning? What should you eat – or not eat? Scrolling online, you’ll find thousands of diet-related posts daily under hashtags for keto diet, Weight Watchers, and other weight loss regimens. Getting your insulin levels under control will result in shedding excess body weight until you reach your ideal weight. Jason Fung is from Toronto, Canada, where he maintains a practice. As stated above, he is a type 2 diabetes specialist and founder of the Intensive Dietary Management Program. This program provides help and guidance, not only to type 2 diabetics but also to people who are obese and pre-diabetic. His research relies solely on journal evidence, and he is concerned the leading cause of these diseases is only from the Western diet. The good news, according to Dr. Fung, is that any disease caused by diet can be fixed with diet. [3] What Foods Are Advised?For example, the program recommends eating when hungry instead of at a set mealtime, he said. But this decision to eat at a certain time is a practical one that works for the modern lifestyle, he added. Insulin toxicity — Dr. Jason Fung's diabetes course 09:03 Dr. Fung looks at the evidence on what high levels of insulin can do to one’s health and what can be done to lower insulin naturally. He even admits that obesity is a wildly complicated problem that we've approached with all manners of advice that might be inappropriate for your particular situation. I particularly like this passage, until… well, you’ll see:

You need vitamins, minerals and other nutrients from food to stay healthy. If you don’t get enough, you can have symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, constipation, and dehydration,” she said. “Fasting too long can be life-threatening.” Aguirre said that for most of the population, food choices reflect their culture, religion, ethical and moral beliefs, income level, political beliefs and emotional state, along with other factors. If you want to look like an athlete, get into great shape, weight loss alone is not going to build muscle and change your body dramatically.

The Bottom Line on The Obesity Code

Its high in amino acids such as proline, arginine and glycine, as well as minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus Fung shows that obesity is highly heritable, with up to 70% of variation in obesity explained by genes. Yet, as he also points out, and as I’ve argued with many people who ought to know better, the obesity epidemic arose within a single generation, so genes can’t account for it. No, it’s something in our environment.