<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Many folks who have a goal to lose weight turn to a rule of thermodynamics: calories in, calories out. While the foundational idea of eating fewer calories than you burn holds some truth,</span> <span>it’s</span> <span>also a massive oversimplification of a complex process. Today</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>going to learn about the nuances of counting calories.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Our guest on today’s show is Dr. Paul Saladino. He is a licensed physician, podcast host, and a leading authority on animal-based nutrition.</span> <span>He’s</span> <span>back on The Model Health Show for an important discussion on why counting calories rarely works for long-term weight loss, the importance of focusing on food quality, and how environmental factors like light exposure control your health and energy.<br> <br></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The human body is an intelligent, complex system that is affected by much more than just the number of calories you consume.</span> <span>If</span> <span>you’re</span> <span>ready to step away from counting calories for good, I hope this episode provides you with some clarity and inspiration. Enjoy! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> <br> <br></span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode</span> <span>you’ll</span> <span>discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The original purpose of the calorie.</span> <span>(2:49)</span></span></li> <li><span>What percentage of people </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>regain weight</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>after counting calories.</span> <span>(3:50)</span></span></li> <li><span>The definition of adaptive thermogenesis. </span><span>(4:20)</span></li> <li><span> How</span> <span>ultra-processed food companies fund the narrative of</span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>calories in, calories out</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(4:39)</span></span></li> <li><span>The role of food quality when trying to lose weight. </span><span>(6:20)</span></li> <li><span>What </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>important factors</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>get overlooked when you exclusively focus on calories.</span> <span>(6:48)</span></span></li> <li><span>The connection between ultra-processed foods, mitochondria, and fat storage.</span> <span>(10:08)</span></li> <li><span>How food quality affects </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>hunger</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. (11:25)</span></span></li> <li><span>What you need to know about the ingredient, </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>EPG</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(13:28)</span></span></li> <li><span>What year calories started being printed on food labels. </span><span>(19:37)</span></li> <li><span>The truth about how artificial sweeteners </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>affect the microbiome</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>(21:28)</span></span></li> <li><span>How convenience foods often lure adults into eating low quality food. (32:13)</span></li> <li><span>The story behind Dr. Saladino’s company, Lineage. (38:06)</span></li> <li><span>What the </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>health benefits of ultraviolet light</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are. (41:39)</span></span></li> <li><span>The difference between whole light and processed light</span><span>. </span> <span>(44:49)</span></li> <li><span>How to move away from </span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>counting calories</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>. (58:44)</span></span></li> <li><span>The importance of understanding </span><span>bioindividuality</span><span>. (1:02:29)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Items mentioned in this episode include:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <ul> <li><a href="https://themodelhealthshow.com/organifi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">O