Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 and in the US, three out of every five individuals are overweight and one in five are obese. But what is causing all of this weight gain and how can we use science and research to help us curb this trend? We're bringing on a good friend of the podcast for his fourth appearance to talk about this and his new book. This is the Story of the Obesity Fix with Dr. James DiNicolantonio. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

From insulin resistance and diabetes to heart attacks and strokes, there are real risks of living with obesity. Dr. James DiNicolantonio lays out the risk factors and explains the true cost of living with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

It’s no secret that sugar is addictive, and as some researchers suggest, it’s more addictive than caffeine, nicotine, or even cocaine. Dr. DiNicolantonio weighs in on how to quit sugar habits and wean your child off sugar once and for all. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Can mineral deficiencies lead to weight gain? Dr. DiNicolantonio explains the critical role that minerals play in metabolism, thyroid function, ATP production, and ultimately, weight gain. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio draws from the research from his latest book, The Obesity Fix, to explain how fast foods and refined sugars lead to insulin resistance and excess fat stores, which in turn lead to weight gain and ultimately obesity. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio walks us through the three types of body fat and explains how each is impacted by our diet, exercise, body temperature, and the types of fat we eat, from seed oils to omega-3s and saturated fats. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio shares what the latest research says about low-carb diets versus ketogenic diets and his views on intermittent fasting when combined with exercise and resistance training. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

What is the Matador diet exactly and how does it impact weight loss? Dr. DiNicolantonio shares the latest research on this trendy diet and explains how, unlike most low-calorie diets, the losses from the Matador diet are sustainable and long-lasting. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio draws from his latest book to share his obesity fix challenge, a protocol that requires eating until 80% full, eating more slowly, and portioning out your food before you begin your meal. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Does exercise really help us lose weight? According to Dr. James DiNicolantonio, exercise does indeed increase weight loss as well as boost our metabolism by soaking up glucose and causing our bodies to become fat adaptive. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.

Dr. James DiNicolantonio draws from his new book, the Obesity Fix, to outline the best lifestyle choices for weight loss, from diet and sleep to exercise and stress levels. LEARN MORE ABOUT US ▪ Visit our website to learn more about Innovative Medicine: https://innovativemedicine.com/ ▪ Take our assessment and set up a free 20-minute consult to learn more about becoming a patient: https://innovativemedicine.com/quiz, or feel free to contact us: https://innovativemedicine.com/contact-us/ ▪ Follow Innovative Medicine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativemedicine/ ▪ Subscribe, watch, and give us a like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpbZyW_vehIsVpvcxBkM4wQ ▪ ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ Podcast: - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5pH5mgnpxkmgN3G7Cnp9bo?si=59adb14499d14703 - Follow, listen, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-health-your-story/id1484754018 ▪ Follow our podcast host, Caspar Szulc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casparszulc/ ▪ Sign up for Caspar’s newsletter: https://innovativemedicine.com/signup/ LEARN MORE ABOUT NADOVIM Doctor-formulated, clinically-tested true NAD+ supplement for focus, concentration and cognitive support. Visit our website and save 10% on your first order by using coupon code NADOVIM10: https://nadovim.com/ Disclaimer: The content presented on the ‘Your Health. Your Story.’ podcast is for informational purposes only and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health, a medical condition, or treatment.