Carbohydrates: America's #1 Drug - Episode 874

: Episode 874 - Author and bariatric surgeon Robert Cywes, MD, PhD joins Vinnie to talk about the fact that consumption of carbohydrates are the main cause of obesity, and most obese people are using carbohydrates as a drug to deal with emotional issues. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Villa Cappelli Green Grocer Thrive Market DR. CYWES Dr. Cywes largely focuses his practice on bariatric surgery Making the stomach smaller, using the lapband, etc He also sees that carbs are the main source of obesity Does a lot of research into the causes of obesity Very well versed in management of adolescent obesity as it becomes a more pressing issue Check out this website here CARBOHYDRATES Point black, carbs are addicting This is why so many people have a hard time quitting Poison your body but make you want to come back for more Because of their addictive nature and the temporary satisfaction that they bring, people use carbs to treat their emotional problems People get sad, pig out on ice cream or chips, never on broccoli By doing this, they are also reinforcing their bad eating habits Makes it harder and harder to break the cycle This is why it is better to go cold turkey Treat quitting carbs like quitting any other drug You wouldn't ease yourself off of doing meth, you would STOP Yes there are withdrawals but once you are 'clean' for a bit you will feel so much better Dr. Cywes is featured in the book Diabetes Unpacked: Just Science and Sense. No Sugar Coating