The Hungry Brain

By Stephan J. Guyenet,

Book cover of The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat

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No one wants to overeat. And certainly no one wants to overeat for years, become overweight, and develop diabetes or heart disease. Yet two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, showing that most of us do precisely that. Why does our behavior betray our own intentions to be lean…

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1 author picked The Hungry Brain as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book changed the way I think about individual food behavior and the current obesity epidemic.

Many of us think our food choices, how much we eat, and our weight are all consequences of willpower (so much guilt!!!). This book shares how instinctive brain circuits are paramount for our appetites, food choices, and body weight. 

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