A whole food plant based diet is a carbohydrate-rich diet... and that is a good thing!!! This is because carbohydrates are the preferred fuel source for each of the 10 trillion cells in your body.In this episode we get a little sciencey to discuss some critical information to understand so you can fuel your body optimally.DISCLAIMER: We do NOT recommend counting macronutrients, or any other nutritional metric for that matter, including calories!ADDITIONALLY, "carbs" are NOT a food group! ALL whole plant foods contain ALL macronutrients, along with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients that synergistically support your metabolism and health. Some important takeaways include...What carbohydrates have to do with the sunSimple vs complex carbs and glucose vs fructoseThe digestion, absorption, and metabolism of carbohydratesThe role of insulin, and what REALLY causes insulin resistance/type 2 diabetesWhy it's impossible to be a human without 'sugar/carb cravings'Debunking the myth that carbs make you fatJoin the conversation and tune in LIVE on Thursdays at 12PM pst on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM! You may also be interested in these episodes...- End Sugar Cravings for Good - https://www.alter.health/episode167- Master Diabetes with Cyrus Khambatta - https://www.alter.health/episode174- Food Combining to Optimize Digestion and Metabolism - https://www.alter.health/episode175 Links to learn more- SHOW NOTES: https://www.alter.health/episode201- JOIN PLANT BASED & STRESS FREE FB GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alter... - TAKE OUR ONLINE COURSE:  https://www.alter.health/course- SUPPORT US ON PATREON:  https://www.patreon.com/alterhealth- GET OUR BOOK: https://amzn.to/2tmiOz3- APPLY TO WORK WITH US:  https://www.alter.health/holistic-iLinks to more good stuff - Work With Me - www.alter.health - GREEN FORCE! - www.visfoods.co (use the code AlterLife for $10 off)- Check out my favorite products - www.alter.health/products

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