cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2916565
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/2916431
There’s a lot of talk of the “obesity epidemic” and this is often discussed in scientific terms, about “counting calories” to lose weight, or fad weight loss diets (which can work), or just “exercising more and eating less”
But I’ve thought from time to time that maybe this is more of a spiritual problem of the sin of gluttony, and as such it may not be as easily solved by self-will and discipline, but by the grace of God through people undergoing holy fasts for the good of soul and body
What do you think about the spiritual dimension of the “obesity epidemic”, or the traditional idea of the sin of gluttony?
Catholic encyclopedia on gluttony: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06590a.htm
Aquinas on gluttony: https://www.newadvent.org/summa/3148.htm
Tldr of the video: reduce/remove sugar and carbohydrates. Sugar and carbs increase blood sugar, which the body regulates with insulin. Modern food is full of it. So if you eat all the time, all day, your insulin is always high… insulin is a super hormone, which regulates everything in the body…
Basically it’s like trying to park a car with your foot always on the gas.
so eat a ton of protein and fat instead?
Basically, yes. That YouTube channel talks about it.
Lots of names for it, low carb, ketogenic diet, carnivore, etc.
Even time restricted eating, or one meal a day.
Just give your body time to work without forcing the insulin levels high.
Lol, or ya know, vegetables