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Neuroscientist explains the simplest way to lose weight is to ditch calorie counting
The simplest way to lose weight doesn’t involve a specific diet, according to a neuroscientist’s explanation about the importance of eating satiating foods.
Weight loss information is constantly circulating the Internet, with studies finding that eating oats could have weight loss effects, and how to burn more calories while walking. A neuroscientist has revealed his top tips that don’t involve a diet but rather some simple food advice.
Neuroscientist explains the importance of eating satiating foods
Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman recently appeared as a guest on The Nine Club podcast to discuss healthy weight loss and nutrition, revealing simple instructions for people trying to get rid of body fat.
The Stanford scientist said: “You can eat meat, fish, eggs, fruit and vegetables. You’re not going to eat bread, pasta, rice, tortillas, or anything else if it’s not on that shortlist. Water, coffee, or tea are fine.”
Huberman states this is “not a specific diet that you can market” but instead involves advice on foods to avoid and how to satisfy your body more.
Andrew acknowledged that the success of this approach is due to the caloric deficit (eating fewer calories than you are burning), but also because the body is satiated (feeling full and satisfied from a good meal).
The neuroscientist explains that it is very apparent that certain foods such as high-quality meat and fish and egg proteins are often more satiating than other foods, and therefore can serve to ease weight loss effort.
Science Direct states that protein is the most effective food macronutrient, providing a satiating effect.
Many people cannot regulate their starchy carbohydrate intake once they start eating them, and this has to do with how carbohydrates impact our appetite. Refined carbs are quickly digested and absorbed into the body, causing a spike in blood sugar, which triggers hunger to continue eating them and keep the cycle going.
Andrew explains the following example; if you eat a steak, you won’t necessarily crave it again straight afterward, whereas eating pasta or bread might leave you feeling hungry for more.
Simple way to lose weight involves food and exercise
Huberman clarifies that he is not demonizing carbohydrates, and this is not about testing a ketogenic diet (a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates), but rather eating foods that make the body more satiated.
Eating foods with a higher satiety index is more filling for the body, and therefore helps you eat less overall, as No Limits Fitness explains. Some foods that score low on the satiety index are ice cream, chips, yogurt, peanuts, chocolate bars, doughnuts, and cakes.
Note that this method can be modified to suit vegans and vegetarians. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds.
In addition to filling your body with more satiating foods, you should also be active. If you are unable to do cardiovascular exercise, Andrew says that simply walking a lot is a great exercise.
He said: “Cardiovascular and resistance training is critical for everyone, but especially those striving to lose weight.”
The neuroscientist reveals that sticking to this advice will make you feel better overall; in terms of exercise recovery, better sleep, better libido, and improved mood.
American neuroscientist Andrew Huberman is an associate professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at the Stanford School of Medicine, as well as the host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
