BV #10: The Truth About Sugar Addiction & What the Holistic Psychologist Gets Right (and Wrong)

In this episode we discuss:   The Holistic Psychologist’s claim that psychiatric disorders stem from metabolic dysfunction and whether we agree with her solutions Whether Layla Al-Naif is right that sugar is as addictive as a drug The difference between table sugar and natural sugar sources Whether it’s possible to live a healthy life without starch   Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:44 – the brain's high energy demands and how metabolic dysfunction drives poor brain health 4:19 – are anxiety and depression caused by chemical imbalances in the brain? 7:05 – recognizing insulin resistance as an inability convert glucose to energy 9:42 – whether blood sugar spikes and crashes cause fatigue, brain fog, and psychiatric disorders 11:53 – our take on the Holistic Psychologist’s recommendations for stabilizing blood sugar 18:01 – what really interferes with brain energy metabolism – is it just sugar? 24:57 – refined sugar vs natural sugars such as honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and date syrup 30:55 – whether sugar is addictive 33:50 –fat triggers the same reward centers in the brain as carbohydrates 36:34 – how Jay & Mike fixed their sugar cravings from keto and low-carb 39:56 – whether eliminating starch is healthy long-term 44:34 – the negative impact of carnivore diets on gut health 50:16 – tips for recovering from the stress of carnivore and the importance of experimentation 53:46 – how much sugar and starch Jay, Mike, and Theresa eat