On Obesity

I came across a theory that I had never heard of--Protein Leverage Theory. It says that the body is designed to eat a certain amount of protein and if that body/person does not get that amount, the person will keep eating (i.e., fats and carbs) until the amount is reached. 

And the authors of this theory suggest because our Western diet is made up primarily of ultra-processed foods, and there is little protein in those type of foods, the body will continue eating until the proper level of protein is reached. Consequently, that is why there is an obesity epidemic.

I hope to read more about this theory. It sounds intriguing. 

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