#85. The Carbohydrate Episode & Why (Complex) Carbs Won't Make You Fat

Plantbased, Not Perfect

Today's episode is inspired by a topic I receive many questions around - CARBS, eating a high carbohydrate diet, eating many fillings of carbs and how it can not lead to weight gain? I explain how and bust myths around carbs in this episode while hopefully helping to shift your perspective on this misunderstood macronutrient.

TOPICS:

Why we need carbs to power our brains The types of carbs and how they effect our health Examples of carbs to understand when grocery shopping Low carb diet studies and long term health effects Carbs that lower heart disease, diabetes, and types of cancers Types of carbs that lead to weight loss Viewing fruit from the complex vs. simple lens Complex carbs that are processed? How to balance complex carb portion sizes? The Blue Zones and carbohydrates Why do I eat my denser carbs after the LGS?

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