The Energy Balance Podcast

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


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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
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    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

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