Why Everything You’ve Heard About Carbs Might Be Wrong

In this eye-opening solo episode of Your Health Reclaimed, Dr. Brad Montagne breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: carbohydrates.

Carbs are often feared, misused, or dismissed altogether, but when you understand how they actually fuel your gut, nervous system, metabolism, and brain, everything changes. Whether you’re navigating fatigue, gut dysfunction, or blood sugar issues, this episode will help you rethink the carbs on your plate.

Dr. Brad reveals:

✅ Why fiber is essential for proper elimination — and the #1 reason your gut is sluggish

✅ The truth about simple vs. complex carbs (and which ones fuel your brain, not hurt it)

✅ The real story behind low-carb and keto diets, and why they may backfire for long-term health

✅ How sugar substitutes like erythritol and stevia can destabilize your gut and blood sugar

✅ The two most powerful foods for restoring healthy digestion and bowel function

✅ What science still gets wrong about carb storage and energy — and what matters more than macros

If you’ve been overwhelmed by all the carb confusion out there, this episode offers clarity, truth, and real-world solutions — grounded in decades of functional clinical experience.

🎧 Tune in to learn:

✨ What types of carbs actually help eliminate toxins

✨ How to improve thyroid function and gut motility through diet

✨ Why the "right carbs" are essential for people with chronic illness, not the enemy

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00:00 Why carbs are misunderstood

03:00 The three factors behind healthy elimination

06:00 What fiber actually does — and why carbs are your only source

10:00 Simple vs. complex carbs: key differences

13:00 How your body stores and uses energy

18:00 Why modern science still gets nutrition wrong

21:00 The hidden dangers of sugar substitutes (and what’s actually safe)

26:00 The most detoxifying, gut-friendly carbs

31:00 How to eat carbs wisely to fuel and heal

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✨ If you're struggling with low energy, constipation, or gut dysfunction — this episode will help you restore the nutritional foundation your body truly needs.

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