Tag: brain and appetite

Is Exercise Really the Issue?

Dr. John Poothullil

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are told again and again that obesity exists because we do not exercise enough. Move more, burn more calories, and the problem will disappear. It sounds logical—but it does not match what we see in real life. People exercise more than ever. Gyms, fitness apps, smart watches, workout videos, and step counters are everywhere. Many people work out faithfully several times a week. And yet obesity keeps rising. For example, obesity peaked among middle-aged adults (40–59), with a 46.4% prevalence in 2021–2023, higher than older (60+) groups. If lack…

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How Our Conscious Choices Override Our Need for Nutrients

Dr. John Poothullil

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom birth, our bodies are finely tuned to meet our nutritional needs. Infants triple their birth weight in the first year, driven by an instinctual drive to feed. As we grow, our nutritional requirements evolve, often imperceptibly. Toddlers experience a natural decline in appetite, coinciding with slower growth rates. Adolescents undergo growth spurts, requiring increased caloric intake, yet they often maintain lean physiques as their bodies efficiently utilize energy. However, as adults, our eating patterns become influenced by various factors beyond mere nutritional needs. Cultural norms, social settings, and emotional…

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