This episode will walk you through five powerful studies that challenge diet culture and reshape the way we think about food.
These studies highlight how health is influenced by connection, compassion, satisfaction, and beliefs — not just calories or nutrients.
I cover:
- The Rabbit Study and how kindness can influence health outcomes
- The Roseto Effect and the role of community in protecting heart health
- Research on Thai vs. Swedish women showing that satisfaction impacts nutrient absorption
- The Sugar Drink Study proving that beliefs about food can affect blood sugar levels
- Mann et al.’s review of long-term dieting outcomes and why diets rarely work long-term
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