Welcome to the Ruston's Boneyard Podcast. 

I recently released a series of YouTube videos addressing one of the most prevalent, and pertinent questions that we face today, 'how do we lose fat?' It's a complex, nuanced subject, and I felt that it would be useful to support the series with contributions from clinicians and researchers - hence the idea of the Ruston's Boneyard Podcast was born. As a prelude to those interviews, the first few episodes will consist of the original fat loss series, in podcast form. 

In this first part, The Evolutionary Disadvantage, we take a look at how evolution has affected our biology to influence the way we eat, and the way we gain, or lose fat. We also look at why we need to be particularly concerned about the rise in obesity and metabolic syndrome.

The full text is available as a blog post on my website here. The full YouTube series is available here.

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Disclaimer: I am not qualified to give any sort of medical or dietary advice, and nothing in this material should be considered as such. The opinions expressed here are my own, and for the purposes of discussion only. Please consult a qualified medical professional before undertaking changes to your diet.

Here are some references for further information:

Wired To Eat - by Robb Wolf (Vermilion 978-1785041433) 

Metabolic dysfunction and immunometabolism in COVID-19 pathophysiology and therapeutics

Indian-Origin Doctor Alerts Indians To Poor Diet Link With Virus Deaths

Effect of calorie restriction on resting metabolic rate and spontaneous physical activity

Fructose metabolism as a common evolutionary pathway of survival associated with climate change, food shortage and droughts

A Historical and Scientific Perspective of Sugar and Its Relation with Obesity and Diabetes

Fructose and uric acid as drivers of a hyperactive foraging response: A clue to behavioral disorders associated with impulsivity or mania? 

The dopamine motive system: implications for drug and food addiction