In parts 1 and 2, we talked about how our evolution has affected the way we eat, and the way we store fat. We talked about how food companies can take advantage of evolutionary traits to create products that we find hard to resist, and how the composition of our meals can further drive us to overeat. Today, we’re going to talk about how our hormones play into all this.

As always, the full text is available on my website here. The full YouTube series is available here. 

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.

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