The Jesse Chappus Show 683: Fewer Calories Won't Make You Lose Weight — This Does... | Dr. Jason Fung
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Dec 16, 2025 
Dr. Jason Fung, a physician and nephrologist renowned for his work on metabolic health and obesity, dives into the fascinating role of hunger hormones in weight loss. He explains why understanding hunger is more vital than counting calories, highlighting the importance of protein, fiber, and food volume. Fung discusses natural satiety aids like bone broth and the appetite-suppressing effects of green tea and coffee. He also shares insights on food processing, the impact of meal order, and the benefits of fasting and ketosis in regulating hunger.
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Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods
- Remove ultra-processed foods and eat foods that look like they do in nature or traditional diets.
- Use bulk (fiber) and protein to fill the stomach and activate stretch receptors to stop eating.
Use Bone Broth To Ease Fasting
- During fasting or appetite dips, drink protein-rich bone broth or natural broths to add volume and satiety.
- Avoid commercial flavored broths with MSG and additives that stimulate hunger.
Use Green Tea Or Coffee For Appetite Control
- Drink green tea or coffee to modestly raise sympathetic tone and blunt appetite through COMT inhibition.
- Use these zero-calorie beverages as natural, mild appetite suppressants across the day.
