In today's episode, Julian sits down with certified nutrition and performance coach Jumha Aburezeq aka "Stoopidfit" to sift through some of the biggest myths surround carbohydrates in the world of nutrition.

TALKING POINTS:

• Debunking the Myths:
  • Carbs make you fat/gain weight.
  • Fruit is inherently bad for you because it’s high in sugar and can lead to weight gain.
  • Carbs shouldn’t be eaten at night.
  • Carbs can cause inflammation
  • Low carb diets are the best way to lose weight.
  • The Glycemic Index is a good tool to determine if a particular carbohydrate food is healthy to consume in your diet.
  • All simple carbs are bad; all complex carbs are good.
• What are some of the benefits to including a wide variety of carbohydrates in your diet?
• What type of carbohydrates should we be consuming?
• How can we determine how much we should be taking in? What about a high level athlete? How much do they need in order to fuel their performance?

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Jumha Aburezeq:
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