You’ve heard it all before: “Carbs are bad,” “Cut bread to cut fat,” “Try carnivore!” But are we just recycling the same old BS with new branding?

In this episode of Start Here To Be Better For It, Grace and Boston peel back the layers on the latest diet trends (yep, we’re looking at you, Carnivore Diet 🥩) and ask the real question: Why are we so scared of carbs?

With a blend of science, lived experience, and a cheeky dose of humour, they break down the cyclical nature of nutrition trends, the psychological impact of restrictive eating, and the truth about low-carb dieting for body composition.

PLUS: The duo shares their recent Moroccan getaway—why stepping out of Manchester and into the sun literally changed everything. This isn’t just a health chat, it’s a full mind-body reset.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

- The importance of rest and sunshine: how Morocco became the reset they didn’t know they needed (6:00)

- Why you should actually book that trip you’ve been putting off (10:00)

- The real science behind low-carb diets and body composition (20:45)

- How fad diets get repackaged—and why we keep falling for them (25:30)

- Why carbs aren’t your enemy (spoiler: they’re your energy source) (29:20)

- Grace’s vulnerability around restrictive eating history (33:15)

✨ Whether you're stuck in a cycle of restrictive eating or just need a reminder to take a break and feel the sun, this episode is your sign to challenge diet culture and put yourself first.

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