# 484 - Carbs, NOT fat are causing obesity

SUBSCRIBE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/@happyhabitpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Obesity acrosss the world is an epidemic. Over 1 billion people are overweight and its many related health problems. We know the food we eat has an impact on our weight and our metabolic health. Historically we were told to adhere to the food pyramid, that encouraged the consumption of carbs over fats. BUT, the evidence shows that despite dropping our fat consumption people are fatter and unhealthier than they were decades ago.In this episode I explore why carbs have been promoted and fat demonised. I explore the role food manufacturers and ultrprocessed foods have played in influencing our diet and our health. Plus I discuss the steps you can take to wrestle control of your weighta nd health back into your control. The dangers of high carbohyrate foods : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi8hZFoFoJun_lLhULcYg5JW Weightloss series : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi-pO3W2hejnDUsgMQ9GPvpZ The health benefits fo exercise : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKlhyEANfi_vM1nbpcV-PlvWjSZ872EC Order Happy Habits for Mind and Body Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3KeQmGr Order Kindle copy of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4c9T38f Order US paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://amzn.to/4bxczeT Order UK paperback of Happy Habits for Mind and Body : https://rb.gy/jtfea5 Listen to all previous podcast episodes of the Happy Habit Podcast via these podcast platforms : Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/happy-habit-podcast Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Habit-Podcast/dp/B08K5887J8 Amazon music : https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/670836c2-ea4c-4a23-a67d-a54dd804ef61/happy-habit-podcast Spotify https://https://open.spotify.com/show/2VKIhQK6mYTzLCO8haUoRd Follow the Happy Habit Podcast at: Website: https://happyhabitpodcast.wordpress.com/ Music used is Purple planet Music credit goes to them