Recap: Why you should stop counting calories | Giles Yeo

December 23, 2025·16 min·1 clip

Giles Yeo introduces his mantra: 'We eat food. We do not eat calories,' explaining that our bodies work differently to extract energy from different foods.

Biologist Giles Yeo explains why traditional calorie counting is flawed and oversimplified, arguing that we need to focus on food quality rather than just numbers. He explores the complex biology of appetite, including how different foods affect energy extraction and why some people eat more under stress while others eat less.

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