In the program this week, stand-up comedian and filmmaker Tom Naughton talks to us about his updated director's cut of Fathead, a 2009 documentary response to Supersize Me, and to discuss the issues of wellness and weight loss. Are misconceptions about healthy eating harming your chances of success? Could well meaning but wrong dietary choices be setting you back on your mission for healthy weight loss? Tom tells us about his own experiences and successes with paleo dieting and other lifestyle changes, and offers advice for others in the same boat.
Listen in to find out more about the effects of processed sugars, and how the right dietary fats should be embraced rather than rejected. Many diet and fitness programs concentrate heavily on weigh-ins, BMI and cutting out fats, when in reality carbohydrates and sugars are far more damaging. Once certain problem foods such as carbohydrates are cut from your diet or reduced managably, you should start noticing real change in how you look and feel. Don't obsess over the scale - it's better to avoid checking entirely, or to have a friend keep track for you, so that you're not becoming demotivated over natural fluctuations and instead are seeing the whole picture.
We also consider the agricultural implications of paleo dieting and how everything from soil condition to plant types can affect the nutritional value of fresh produce. The fresher the better, and many tasty and healthy things can be grown at your own home - saving you money while helping you to get healthy.
Tom Naughton will be speaking at Low Carb Cruise - check their website for details
The directors cut of 'Fathead' can be viewed via the iTunes store, and is available on Hulu and Amazon Instant
We'll be taking a look at Tom's new book in the future: keep listening in for updates!
