A new study shows that eating late in the day can disrupt weight regulation by increasing hunger, lowering calorie burn, and promoting fat storage. Late eaters had lower leptin levels, slower metabolism, and gene expression favoring fat gain. Eating earlier may reduce obesity risk more easily than dieting or intense exercise.

Diet soda may be marketed as a healthier alternative to regular soda, but growing research suggests otherwise. Studies have linked frequent consumption of artificially sweetened beverages to increased risks of heart disease, declining kidney function, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, depression, and disruptions to the gut microbiome. While more research is needed, water, unsweetened tea, and black coffee remain healthier choices for hydration and overall well

We’re in a metabolic health crisis driven by processed foods, sugar, and seed oils. On the Dhru Purohit Podcast, Calley Means reveals how corporate lobbying distorts nutrition science and public policy. They explore how misleading health guidelines, pharma influence, and lack of real education are fueling chronic illness—and why understanding how our bodies work is key to taking back control of our health.