Are carbohydrates really the enemy of weight loss? In this episode of the American Glutton podcast, Ethan sits down with Paige to tackle the intense debate surrounding low-carb and no-carb diets.

Ethan passionately argues against moralizing food and blaming a single macronutrient for weight gain. Instead of relying on unsustainable quick fixes, he emphasizes the importance of looking at total energy intake, emotional triggers, and foundational health pillars like quality sleep. Tune in to hear why extreme diets often fail and how to build a realistic approach for long-term success.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Introduction and Weather

The Carb Debate: Low Carb vs. No Carb

The Reality of Caloric Deficits

Good Carbs, Bad Carbs, and Moralizing Food

Quick Fixes vs. Real Examinations

Shifting Mindsets and Sustainable Strategies

Closing Thoughts

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What does it really take to lose weight and keep it off for good? Ethan sits down with Dr. Holly Wyatt to unpack the science of metabolism, appetite regulation, and long term weight management. They explore why the body resists weight loss, how biology influences hunger, and what actually works beyond willpower. Dr. Wyatt shares practical insights drawn from decades of clinical research, offering clarity in a space full of confusion.

If you are serious about understanding sustainable fat loss, this conversation delivers real answers.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

00:00:00 Welcome, Dr. Holly Wyatt

00:02:09 Ethan’s Weight Loss History

00:04:32 Appetite and Hormones Explained

00:12:31 The Reality of Weight Loss Maintenance

00:13:57 Extreme Calorie Restriction

00:16:37 Why We Regain Weight

00:18:28 Metabolism Adaptation

00:30:45 Set Point and Biological Defense

00:40:26 Exercise and Long-Term Health

00:50:34 Final Takeaways on Sustainable Fat Loss

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Is your favorite superfood actually a marketing success story? Ethan sits down with Natalie Alibrandi, a nutrition and food science expert who helps take products from concept to commercialization, to unpack how food trends are born. They explore the rise of kale, goji berries, cottage cheese hacks, and the powerful role marketing plays in shaping what we believe is healthy.

Natalie breaks down formulation, regulation, and the realities of the food industry, while Ethan digs into how consumer psychology drives demand.

00:00 Introduction and Natalie’s Background

05:42 How Food Trends Are Born

12:18 The Rise of Superfoods

18:47 Marketing vs Nutritional Reality

26:15 Product Formulation and Food Science

34:02 Consumer Psychology and Health Claims

42:30 The Business of Health Foods

50:11 Regulation, Labels, and Transparency

58:27 Social Media and Trend Acceleration

01:05:44 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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