The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (The Wellness Code)

Refining significantly increases the glycemic index by purifying and concentrating the carbohydrate. Removal of fat, fiber and protein means that the carbohydrate can be digested and absorbed very quickly.

The incretin effect starts within minutes of ingestion of nutrients into the stomach and peaks at roughly sixty minutes. The incretins have other important effects as well. They delay emptying of stomach contents into the small intestine, which slows down glucose absorption. The cephalic phase is another pathway of insulin secretion independent of

Nuts, in moderation, are another good choice for an after-dinner indulgence.

Macadamia nuts, cashews and walnuts can all be enjoyed.

Fiber and fat, key ingredients, are removed in the refining process: fiber, to change the texture and make food taste “better,” and natural fats, to extend shelf life, since fats tend to go rancid with time. And so we ingest the “poison” without the “antidote”—the protective effects of fiber is removed from much of our food.

One patient (W.H.) started off weighing 325 pounds (147 kilograms) and taking three blood pressure tablets. Over the next fourteen days, he would subsist on nothing but water, tea, coffee and a multivitamin. He found the first two days difficult, but then to his astonishment, his hunger simply vanished. After losing 24 pounds (11 kilograms) in the

cancer. Sugar’s effects, as well as obesity, develop over decades, not days.

Caloric reduction doesn’t cause lasting weight loss.

“Moderation” is a cop-out answer—a deliberate attempt to evade the hard work of searching for dietary truths.