97. Carbs: 5 Things You MUST Know!
An episode of the Down To Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast podcast, hosted by Dafna Chazin, titled "97. Carbs: 5 Things You MUST Know!" was published on December 15, 2022 and runs 25 minutes.
December 15, 2022 ·25m · Down To Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast
Episode Description
When it comes to reversing insulin resistance, curbing cravings, losing weight, and balancing blood sugar with PCOS, carbs are often vilified and described as the source of all PCOS-related issues.
Nothing could be further from the truth!
Carbs are actually an important part of a healthy diet and should be consumed regularly even if you have insulin resistance or elevated blood sugar levels. It’s time to bust the biggest myths about carbohydrates and finally gain a deep understanding of just how valuable they are for our health and hormones.
In today’s episode, you'll learn exactly how carbs get metabolized in your body, what benefits your body reaps from regular consumption of high quality carbs and some of the biggest misconceptions we’ve all been fed through diet culture.
What You’ll Learn on this Podcast Episode:
- The valuable role carbs play in our brain health and cognitive functioning
- The types of carbs that matter most with PCOS.
- The surprising link between gut health, brain function and blood sugar control .
- The rise and fall of blood sugar throughout the day — what is normal?
- Why carbs are not the “end all be all” of managing insulin resistance!
- Why weight loss is typically rapid and significant when going on diet like Keto and what it really means?
- What happens to carbs after you eat them? (You do not want to miss this one!)
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