Eric presents a segment that’s all about food selection. As flexible dieting and “IIFYM” continue to gain popularity, it’s indisputable that dieters can succeed using a virtually limitless variety of food sources, as long as they (approximately) hit their calorie or macro targets consistently. While it’s very true that dieters enjoy a great deal of flexibility in their food choices, this doesn’t mean that food source selection is irrelevant or inconsequential. In Eric’s segment, he discusses some evidence-based guidance for making food choices to facilitate a smoother dieting experience.

This clip is from Episode 98 of the podcast. You can watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuql6PlUCMM


*TIME STAMPS*

0:00 Flexible dieting and “IIFYM” work, but specific food selection still matters

6:59 Regulation of food intake

17:28 The satiety index
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7498104/

20:18 Effect Of Different Food Groups On Energy Intake Within And Between Individuals
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-022-02903-1

29:45 Some key food characteristics to consider
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31105044/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35285882/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35488870/

33:45 Practical applications