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 solutionsWhether Layla Al-Naif is right that sugar is as addictive as a drugThe difference between table sugar and natural sugar sourcesWhether it’s possible to live a healthy life without starchFree 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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