How to Hack Hunger and Cravings Using Science With a Doctor Trained at Harvard, Columbia, and Cornell

Why do you always crave dessert after dinner? Or a snack mid-afternoon? Today we’re digging into the science of cravings: -Why you have them -How to tell the difference between a craving and actual hunger -How to eat your way to better health and a happier life. Dr. Amy Shah is a double-board certified medical doctor with training from Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia Universities and an expert on intermittent fasting, hormones, and food cravings. And today, I got you and me an appointment with her for free! Let’s friggin’ goooo! If you want to understand your body and how to make your metabolism work for you, Dr. Amy has the research and the tools to help you kick your cravings to the curb once and for all. In today’s episode, you will learn: *when to drink coffee in the morning so you stay energized all day *how cravings relate to dopamine and how to curb them so they never come back *why your sugar cravings are so strong and how to stop them *the truth about probiotics and which ones your body needs right now *what ghrelin and leptin are and why they are the secrets to a healthy metabolism *the shocking research that compares antidepressants to food and exercise *how to stop overeating Our bodies are complicated, but your health doesn’t have to be. Let Dr. Amy empower you to live a more vibrant, fulfilled, and energized life. In this episode, you’ll learn: 2:45: So what’s the difference between hunger and cravings? 6:00: Many of our poor food choices are not our fault. 19:30: So how do we fix our eating habits if we’re not always in control? 20:30: Food and exercise are more effective than drugs for anxiety and depression?! 23:20: So what are some of the foods that will boost natural hormones? 28:30: Drinking enough water during the day makes you eat less. 37:30: Here’s what food companies know about dopamine. 41:40: Do this when you want to stop overeating. 44:45: Why does dopamine work better when you reward yourself at random times? 46:30: What are psychobiotics and how do they stop cravings? 50:20: Here’s how your gut and your brain talk to each other and what that means. 51:30: What exactly is the relationship between food and bacteria? 55:15: So where do we start with supplements? 57:30: The #1 probiotic that you should be adding to your days. 59:30: How the hell do you get rid of your sugar cravings? 1:03:30: Do you get enough sleep? Here’s why that matters. 1:06:00 Why you should wait 45 minutes before you drink your coffee. 1:08:10: This is what Dr. Amy thinks about intermittent fasting and how she does it. 1:10:00: Eat a high-dopamine breakfast to start your day on the right track. Disclaimer

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