In this eye-opening chat, Paul Taylor sits down with Matty Lansdown, a nutritionist, scientist, speaker, and fellow podcast host. They talk about why we eat when we're not hungry, how junk food messes with our brains, and what we can do to build a healthier relationship with food. From the tricks food companies use to keep us snacking, to the reasons diets often backfire, this conversation covers a lot of ground. Whether you're trying to kick a late-night snacking habit or just curious about why food has such a hold on us, there's something here for everyone.

What You'll Learn:

• How our brains push us towards unhealthy foods and why it's not just about willpower
• The sneaky ways junk food is designed to keep us coming back for more
• Why eating more protein might help you snack less
• How yo-yo dieting can mess up your metabolism and what to do instead
• Practical tips for figuring out your emotional eating triggers
• Ideas for setting up your home and life to make healthy eating easier
• How to stay motivated when you're trying to change your eating habits
• Ways to stop sabotaging yourself when it comes to food and health
  
  

Main Takeaways:

• Emotional eating is often about coping with stress or feelings, not just hunger
• Dieting without dealing with the reasons you overeat usually doesn't work long-term
• Having different reasons to eat healthy can help you stay on track, even on tough days
• Sometimes we mess up our health goals because of deeper issues, like rebelling or fear of success
• Changing your surroundings and who you hang out with can make a big difference in your eating habits
  
  

Resources:

• Check out Matty Lansdown's podcast "How to Not Get Sick and Die"
• Visit Matty's website at https://mattylansdown.com/ for more information on his programs and services
  
  

Connect with Matty Lansdown:

• Website: https://mattylansdown.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matty-lansdown/
  
  

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