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Monday, July 16, 2007

I don't usually link to stuff I see on the net, but this one is interesting.

"A researcher in the United States claims that the reason for the obesity epidemic is more than just the calories we eat and the lack of exercise. It's a substance that food manufacturers are widely using."

Here, you will find a 30 minute interview where the researcher explains this theory. I liked it because it has a completely scientific perspective. He explains the body's built-in negative feedback mechanism which is supposed to help you balance your weight, and how this substance (fructose) is messing with it. It is also the first time I hear some explanation why exercising is so effective in losing weight although you burn only so few calories doing it. He is really good at giving speech. I bet he is a good teacher too.

I found this on slashdot, where you can also enjoy a heated debate between people who have no clue about the subject and don't bother reading the linked article before they start commenting. Nonetheless, it's always pretty interesting and informative!