Role of Insulin in Weight Loss | Jason Fung

The Carbohydrate Insulin Model of weight gain is more comprehensive than the Calorie model because it includes both the energy (calories) as well as the hormonal effect of foods, particularly insulin. Dr Jason Fung explains why this is important to understand and why calorie counting so often leads to failed weight loss attempts. Books: USA […]

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Dr. Jason Fung: Fasting as a Therapeutic Option for Weight Loss

Dr. Jason Fung, MD, is a nephrologist and expert in the use of intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate diets for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. In this presentation, delivered on Aug. 2, 2018, at the 2018 CrossFit Health Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, Fung shares his first-hand experiences with “The Mess” and discusses how he shifted […]

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