Thanks to Erin for this great (but long, 1.5 hours) video. The important part of this video is that it given by a Robert H. Lustig, M.D. from UCSF Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism (Endocrinology is the study of hormones and the treatment of hormone based diseases. The endocrine glands produce chemicals called hormones.). He discusses the common misconception regarding diet: “If you are going to eat it, you better burn it or you are going to store it.” He goes over the reasons why sugar (and other gratuitous carbs) causes fat storage, not necessarily the amount of food you eat. If you have any questions, please ask in class or you can also get a fair amount of information on Robb Wolf’s site.
