Carb addiction, obesity & GLP-1s with Dr Robert Cywes

In this conversation, Dr Robert Cywes discusses his journey as a metabolic health specialist and his insights into food addiction, particularly carbohydrate addiction. He emphasises the psychological aspects of eating behaviours, the role of insulin and hormones in obesity, and the impact of GLP-1 medications in treating metabolic diseases. Dr Cywes advocates for a comprehensive approach to managing food addiction, which includes understanding emotional triggers, dietary changes, and the responsible use of medications. Full show notes and video of interview over at

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Carb addiction, obesity & GLP-1s with Dr Robert Cywes is an episode from Diet and Health Today by Zoë Harcombe.

This episode is 01:29:18 long.

This episode was published on Aug 14, 2025.

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