Obesity professor explains 5 reasons why calories don't count and what to focus on instead | Professor Giles Yeo
Podcast: The Doctor's Kitchen PodcastPublished On: Wed Sep 09 2026
Description: Next time you look at the calories on the back of a packet or the nutritional breakdown of a recipe, remember that number doesn't tell you the whole story. It says nothing about the nutrients, the quality of the food, how satisfying it'll be, or even how many calories your body will actually absorb.To unpack it all, I'm joined by Professor Giles Yeo, Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology at the University of Cambridge, MBE, and author of the brilliant book Why Calories Don't Count.We cover:5 reasons calorie counting matters less than we thinkWhy "low-cal" doesn't always mean healthyWhy we don't absorb every calorie we eatWhy the calories in nuts, avocados and seeds aren't the same as the calories in a ultra-processed foods, even when the numbers matchIs fruit juice really healthy?3 strategies to maintain a healthy weightI hope this changes the way you think about calories and gives you a few practical ideas you can start using straight away. If you know someone who's always checking the calorie label before anything else, send this episode their way.As always, thanks for listening!Dr Rupy xMore from Professor Giles Yeohttps://www.wolfson.cam.ac.uk/people/giles-yeohttps://x.com/GilesYeohttps://www.instagram.com/gilesyeo/?hl=enMore from us🎬 Watch the podcast on YouTube here📱 Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app🌐 View full show notes, including guest details, on our website☕️ Try Exhale Coffee here🥗 Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan📷 Follow on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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