Food as Medicine: Dr Avi Charlton on Low-Carb, Lifestyle, and Reclaiming Metabolic Health

In this episode of My Body Masterclass, Donna Aston sits down with Lifestyle GP Dr Avi Charlton from the Low Carb Clinic to explore why food and lifestyle are often the most powerful prescriptions.Together, they dive into:    •    Dr Charlton’s journey from conventional GP practice to incorporating nutrition andlifestyle medicine    •    The health transformations she’s witnessed when patients address root causes ratherthan rely solely on medication    •    Why insulin resistance - a driver of chronic disease - is so often overlooked in standard medical workups    •    The rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and whether they are a solution or a distraction from the real issues    •    Metabolic flexibility - what it is, why it matters, and how to start rebuilding it.    •    The underestimated role of stress and sleep in fat loss and insulin sensitivity    •    How poor metabolic health has become the norm, and what we can do to reverse itIf you’ve ever wondered why lifestyle is rarely the first line of treatment in medicine, or how you can take back control of your health, this conversation will open your eyes.Tune in to discover practical, evidence-based strategies you can start applying today.instagram: @dr_charlton_lifestyle_gpTelehealth bookings: https://www.halaxy.com/profile/melbourne-low-carb-clinic-telehealth/location/1186391