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Stop Fearing Carbs And Start Choosing Them Wisely For Better Energy, Metabolism, And Balance
Manage episode 518718212 series 3689374
Ever been told to “cut carbs” and wondered why the scale drops but your energy tanks? We’re pulling back the curtain on carbs and sugar, showing how form and processing—not fear—should guide your choices. From a garden pickle saga to the science of insulin resistance, we explore why whole food carbohydrates hydrate, fuel, and stabilize you, while ultra-processed “franken foods” can sabotage appetite, cravings, and liver health.
We break down carbs as the body’s preferred quick fuel and fats as the slow burn, then share a practical framework: roughly 120 grams of carbs per day for many adults, front-loaded at breakfast and dinner with protein-forward lunches. You’ll learn why timing and pairing matter, especially if your metabolism is stubborn—think eggs and veggies with sourdough instead of avocado toast, cheese with protein instead of crackers, and apples dipped in a lighter peanut-yogurt mix. No food shaming here: the 80–20 rule keeps room for cookies, pizza night, and real life.
Expect a clear tour through the processing spectrum—whole, minimally processed, and ultra-processed—and how that impacts blood sugar, cravings, and inflammation. We call out hidden sugars and refined oils in fast food, decode misleading “keto-friendly” labels, and offer smarter swaps like chickpea pasta, veggie-loaded sauces, and cleaner tortillas you can make or buy. Along the way, we highlight fiber’s role in satiety and gut health, why variety in vegetables matters, and how a supported liver powers gluconeogenesis to tap stored fat when you need it.
If you’re ready for steady energy, fewer crashes, and a saner relationship with food, join us for a warm, no-nonsense guide to choosing carbs you can feel good about. Subscribe, share with a friend who fears carbs, and leave a review with your favorite real-food carb that never lets you down.
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Chapters
1. Stop Fearing Carbs And Start Choosing Them Wisely For Better Energy, Metabolism, And Balance (00:00:00)
2. Welcome And Wheel Of Life (00:00:04)
3. Garden Harvest And Pickle Ordeal (00:00:43)
4. Fermenting Vs Canning At Home (00:04:52)
5. Reset Weekend And Family Time (00:07:52)
6. Carbs And Sugar: Defining Terms (00:08:40)
7. Cutting Carbs: Weight And Water (00:11:20)
8. Insulin Resistance And Short-Term Low Carb (00:13:51)
9. Whole Vs Starchy Veggies And Fiber (00:15:25)
10. Sponsor: Clean Energy Without Caffeine (00:15:30)
11. Carbs As Fuel And Fat As Slow Burn (00:19:23)
12. Gluconeogenesis And Liver Health (00:22:08)
13. Carbs Across Life Stages And 120g Guideline (00:23:09)
14. Meal Building And Carb Pairing Strategies (00:28:39)
15. Processing Spectrum: Whole To Ultra-Processed (00:32:40)
16. Fast Food Breakdown And Hidden Additives (00:35:13)
17. Keto Labels, Franken Foods, And Better Swaps (00:38:09)
18. 80–20 Rule And Real-World Eating (00:41:22)
19. Carb-Heavy Meals, Smarter Pastas, And Veg Load (00:43:24)
20. Key Reminders And Practical Takeaways (00:46:16)
21. Closing Notes And Disclaimers (00:48:08)
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