The Skinny on Obesity (Extra): Four Sweet Tips from Dr. Lustig

Throughout “The Skinny on Obesity” series, Dr. Robert Lustig has made his case that sugar is a toxin that’s fueling the obesity epidemic. But what does he recommend we do about it in our daily lives? Here Dr. Lustig offers four useful tips to help you and your kids steer clear of excess sugar and overeating. [Show ID: 23901]


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[ngoma]

1. Get rid of every sugared beverage in the house
2. Eat your carbohydrates with fiber. 3 rams of fiber or greater.
3. Wait 20 minutes for a second portions. Eat your food with fiber.
4. Buy your screen time with activity. Exercise must be consistent and sustained.

Dr. Lustig is fascinating, compelling and a truth teller who will save your life if you listen. He woke me up!

[jasona]

Dr. Lustig is a brilliant man.  If I ever met him I would shake his hand and thank him for the sound advice.

[bigschnabel]

My tips: Get everything out of the house that comes out of a readable box, can, bag, or bottle, including all breads, dairy, processed oils. Then buy only single-ingredient foods, such as veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, meats, fish etc. Start each meal with half a pitcher of green smoothie, mixed at random using green leaves, fruits, nuts and water. If you're still "hungry" or angry after each meal while getting off the wheat and sugar addiction, eat an avocado or some nuts to end the meal.

[maggie-fn]

Dr Lustig is brilliant. Since I started following his advise my mood has improved, I feel so much better, I have lost some weight, my clothes fit much better and my skin looks good. Not bad for a 70 year old lady. Thanks Dr Lustig.

[MilkMeatEggs]

You don't want to look on the package, you want to buy food that doesn't have a food label. It is called real food, and it is good for you.

[nicolemiller]

Great tips!!!!

1. Get rid of all sugar beverages.
2. Eat carbs with fiber.
3. Wait 20 minutes for second portions.
4. Buy your screen time with activity. Example 1 hour bike ride for 1 hour iPad time.

Love Dr Lustig and his practical tips.

[elenaivabil]

Wonderful tips, Dr. Lustig! I have been doing all this and I lost 8 kg in 1 month without any hunger whatsoever. Thank you! I wish you all the best!

[Ancurio]

So glad he mentioned fruit juices too. Too many "it's fruit! it must be healthy" delusions out there.

[manishkiru]

Brilliant work on diet, food, eating habits and stress levels. Must watch for every one. Thanks Dr. Robert and team for brilliant work.

[damianmcrae]

I 'loosely' followed this advise and now in the correct BMI range, and at 54 years of age, have a bloody six-pack stomach. Go figure?!

[Ramuell]

After finishing this series, I look up to Dr. Robert Lustig. Everything he said made sense.

I want to be an endocrinologist that he is!

[amberview]

Yeah, I really like cheese. My solution for you on the fruit: eat the fruit and don't drink the juice. Try to eat the ones with the highest fiber content as possible.

[dive]

Dr. Robert, thank you for your research...and your sincere interest in educating people,
Excellent presentation ... A True Doctor!

[cbfrider]

I think what he means is the time it takes the stomach to empty the chyme to move from your stomach into the lower intestine. But the actual point he is making isnt bs - the problem is people eat, still feel hungry and then have a second portion immediately. Giving it time allows the digestive processes to work and for the ghrelin to subside. He isnt going to say wait 2 hours as no-ones going to wait that long for 2nds... but giving it 20 mins may be enough for people to not then eat more.

[odelyalevy]

Fantastic fantastic video. Thank you for sharing. 👍💎💙

[goodsamaritanofw]

You don't need all to change your diet completely, just watch the sugar and the weight falls off. I removed sugary sodas from my diet, I still have a diet soda with just about every meal. I "cook" most of my meals. I do fortified meals, I have ramen, but I add veggies and meat to it and make it more like Chinese food. Also it is way cheaper, like less than $5 a day for food... More money for the good life.

[meetavyas]

Namaste
I follow your advice
Thank you

[briancorbin]

It would be interesting to see Dr. Lustig debate Gary Taubes. Many similar ideas yet very different in many keep areas.

[conradrideoutcr]

It's so funny that the ads playing before his video are sugary beverages from McDonalds. Lol.

[tom]

Doc - you are the best. You are always welcomed here for a fresh home grown wheat grass shot.