What Really Caused the Obesity Epidemic?
It's not about the calories, and never has been. Nor is it about exercise. You can starve yourself, but your body will compensate in its own ways.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
At the heart of the calorie myth is a fundamental error in the understanding of the law of thermodynamics. Energy is used up in making nutrients available in your body
The energy used up in making protein available to your body is around 25 to 30% whereas the thermic effect of carbohydrates is around 6 to 8%
To lose weight, always eat rea…
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