132 - TRUFIT 2020: Long Term Health and Fitness Part 8a (CARBS!)

The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS!In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates!First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel. Lastly we’ll talk through the effects that carbs have on your body from energy production to digestion and gut flora! Then, next week – we’ll get into the biological and psychological reasons that carbs get a bad rap AND practical tips for intelligently regulating carbohydrates in relation to your health and fitness goals! Get excited! CARBS PART 2 (available 2/23/2020): definingdadbod.com/blog/133Join The Inner Circledefiningdadbod.com/innercircleTRUFIT SERIESdefiningdadbod.com/trufitDefining Dad Bod On Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9iqX0vbbqLbz3lCvV7k-Q?sub_confirmation=1Start Your Trial Weekdefiningdadbod.com/shop/trialweekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support.