--- title: "Hunger Code with Jason Fung LP" entity: "funnel" canonical_url: "https://www.drkwadwo.ca/hunger-code-with-jason-fung" markdown_url: "https://www.drkwadwo.ca/llms/funnel/hunger-code-with-jason-fung" lastmod: "2026-10-22T06:30:10.579Z" --- # Hunger Code with Jason Fung LP ## Entry: Signup The Hunger Code Podcast # Dr. Jason Fung Returns: The Hunger Code What if understanding weight gain requires us to look beyond calories? In this episode, Dr. Kwajo welcomes back Dr. Jason Fung, bestselling author of The Obesity Code and The Hunger Code , for a thought-provoking conversation about the science behind hunger, eating behaviour, and metabolic health. Dr. Fung explores three types of hunger—physical, emotional, and social—and explains how our habits, environment, and relationship with food can influence when and why we eat. No live time to protect. Register and it opens straight away. ### Watch it now Opens immediately. Nothing to attend, nothing in your calendar. ## In this conversation, we explore: ### The three types of hunger Understanding physical, emotional, and conditioned hunger. ### Ultra-processed foods Why certain foods can encourage us to keep eating beyond physical hunger. ### The role of habits and social cues How boredom, routines, and social settings shape our eating behaviour. ### Rethinking weight gain Exploring the roles of hormones, insulin, and how the body uses and stores energy. ### Food addiction Why some eating patterns may require a deeper look at the relationship between food and reward. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply curious about nutrition and metabolic health, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the question: Why do we eat? ### Watch the Full Conversation Join Dr. Kwajo and Dr. Jason Fung for an insightful discussion that challenges conventional assumptions and explores the many factors that shape our relationship with food. ### Host Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is a critical care and palliative care physician, researcher, entrepreneur, and thought leader on the front lines of Canada’s healthcare system. Having spent his career caring for the sickest of the sick patients, he’s on a mission to shift the conversation on healthcare from reactive to proactive. ### Guest Dr. Jason Fung Dr. Jason Fung is a Canadian Nephrologist. He’s a world-leading expert on intermittent fasting and low carb, especially for treating people with Type 2 Diabetes. He has written three best-selling health books The Obesity Code, The Diabetes Code and The Complete Guide to Fasting ## Step: Watch You are in! # Why You Are Always Hungry Watch it in one sitting if you can. There is a notes summary underneath if you would rather skim, and it stays available on this link. Trouble playing it? Email info@drkwadwo.ca and I will send you a direct link. ## Want to listen instead? In case you prefer to listen as you work or commute, we added links to Spotify and Apple Podcast. Enjoy on the go. ## The short version, in writing Topic: Hunger, nutrition, ultra-processed foods, food addiction, and metabolic health Why do we eat when we aren't physically hungry? And is weight gain really just a matter of calories in versus calories out? In this episode, Dr. Kwajo welcomes back Dr. Jason Fung, renowned physician and author of The Hunger Code , The Obesity Code , and The Diabetes Code , for a fascinating conversation about the complex factors that influence our eating behaviours and metabolic health. Dr. Fung explains why hunger goes beyond physical needs, exploring the emotional and social influences that shape when, what, and why we eat. From the impact of ultra-processed foods to the role of habits, environmental cues, and food addiction, this conversation challenges conventional assumptions about nutrition and weight management. They also discuss how hormones, insulin, stress, and sleep influence the body's use and storage of energy—and why understanding the reasons behind our eating habits may be an important step toward making meaningful changes. Whether you're a healthcare professional or someone looking to better understand your relationship with food, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the science of hunger and the factors that shape our daily choices. What You'll Learn in This Episode - Why physical hunger is only one part of the eating equation. - The three types of hunger discussed in The Hunger Code : homeostatic, hedonic, and conditioned hunger. - How emotional states such as boredom and stress can influence eating. - Why social settings and daily routines can trigger the urge to eat. - How ultra-processed foods may encourage eating beyond physical hunger. - The emerging discussion around food addiction and reward-driven eating. - Why hormones, including insulin and cortisol, matter when examining metabolic health. - How sleep, food choices, and environmental factors can influence our eating patterns. - Why understanding why we eat can be just as important as understanding what we eat. Dr. Fung shares where listeners can find his books, educational videos, and other resources. Understanding our relationship with food requires more than looking at calories alone. Physical hunger, emotions, social expectations, habits, food environments, and hormones may all play a role in eating behaviour. As Dr. Fung explains throughout the conversation, asking "Why am I eating?" can help us better understand the patterns that influence our choices.