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Pesto-Cod with Asparagus

Why We Can’t Lose Weight (and What to Do About It)

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15 inverted burpees
40 GHD sit-ups
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Roasted cod topped with vibrant homemade pesto, and paired with buttery roasted asparagus.

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler—a physician and lawyer—on The Dr. Hyman Show.

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Ingredients

2 cod fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
8 oz asparagus, trimmed
1 Tbsp butter or ghee (for roasting)
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp olive oil (finishing drizzle)
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp pine nuts (or walnuts for budget-friendly option)
1 Tbsp grated Parmesan (omit for paleo)
½ clove garlic
Salt, to taste
Squeeze of lemon juice

Macronutrients (makes 2 servings)

Protein: 55g
Fat: 30g
Carbs: 4g

Preparation

In a small food processor or blender, combine basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan (if using), garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.

Toss asparagus with melted butter or ghee, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the baking sheet.

Place cod fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon a generous layer of pesto over each fillet.

Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily and asparagus is tender.

Plate cod with asparagus. Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil and extra pesto if desired.

In this podcast, Kessler argues that America’s obesity crisis is driven less by willpower and more by ultra-processed foods engineered to hijack the brain’s reward circuits, creating “toxic” visceral fat that fuels diabetes, heart disease, and more. He has filed a petition to strip refined sugars and starches of their “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) status—forcing industry reform—drawing clear parallels to past tobacco regulation. GLP-1 drugs can help, he says, but lasting progress requires real food, exercise, education, and policy changes—labeling, limits on marketing, and incentives—that make the healthy choice the default.

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Ethan Rush October 31, 2025 | 10:10 EST
Scaled - 26:34
Instead of Inverted Burpees did 15 Candlestick + 15 pike pushups from ~33’ box
Normal Sit-ups (no GHD)
1.5 pood Russian kb swings
Russell Berger October 31, 2025 | 12:44 EST
As Rx'd- 18:09. This combination of movements was diabolical.
Pat McElhone October 31, 2025 | 13:07 EST
Scaled inverted burpees to 10 w/wall support
24kg Kb
14:30
-scaled for 15min time cap
R Massey October 31, 2025 | 13:07 EST
17:27
1 Pood Russian KB swing, the rest as RX
troybruun November 01, 2025 | 21:46 EST
17:27
35lb KB
Russell Berger October 31, 2025 | 12:43 EST
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Interesting video. The FDA'S GRAS standard is a good reminder that when consensus replaces predictive value as the tool for validating scientific theory, you get $cience.
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