Are Carbs Actually Making You Gain Weight? | The Carb Myth

Carbohydrate have become one of the most confusing parts of nutrition. One person says avoid them completely, another says they’re essential, and somewhere in the middle people are left unsure what to believe.In this episode, Dr. Brian Samuel breaks down what carbs actually do in your body in a way that finally makes sense. When you eat carbs, they turn into glucose, which is your body’s main source of energy. Your brain depends on it, your muscles use it, and your body stores extra as glycogen, a form of stored energy kept in your muscles and liver for later use.You’ll start to see why not all carbs feel the same. Whole foods like fruits, rice, potatoes, and oats behave very differently than ultra-processed foods that digest quickly and leave you hungry again. The difference isn’t just calories, it’s how fast they move through your system and how stable your energy stays afterward.This episode isn’t about fearing carbs or overusing them. It’s about understanding how they fit into your life, your activity, and your rhythm so they work for you instead of against you.Because once you understand carbs, a lot of the confusion around food starts to clear.Next episode, we’ll talk about something people often remove without realizing what they’re losing, fats.