Carbs: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
This episode of The UFFDA! Podcast is back on the nutrition topic, and this time we're taking a total dive into carbohydrates (carbs). Carbs get a bad rap in our society these days, and as you'll hear today, it's for good reason). BUT carbs are also extremely useful and valuable to our lives - they are a macronutrient!
Introduction to the Episode - 3:32 --> Let's talk about everything carbohydrates: to what they are, what they do, quality, types, and beyond.
What Do Carbs Do? - 4:50 --> We dive into the use and science behind carbohydrates and how to use them appropriately, not abusively.
The Myth About Fat as Fuel for Cardio - 8:05 --> A lot of people think they way to lose and burning more fat is doing cardio exercises at the fat-burning level. However, that is actually a very inefficient way to burn fat. Tune in here to find out why.
Are Carbs Bad? It Depends... - 10:25 --> Going over the history and evolution of how carbs were a mainstay in everyone's diet to now being shunned and shamed in today's society (for some good reasons). Let's dive DEEP into the subject of carbs as it exists in today's society, nutrition, and uses.
Complex vs Simple Carbs - 17:05 --> Carbs are not all created and digested equal. They're actually quite different with different benefits and risks. Emily and Jordan dive into the difference between those carbs and why they matter to your health and goals.
Glycemic Index of Food - 21:40 --> All foods have a value known as "glycemic index" which basically tells you how foods interact with your body in terms of insulin release and digestion. This is an important tool to understand in your health and fitness efforts because it could be what's preventing you from burning fat, energy preservation, and/or recovering appropriately.
The Difference of Fructose from Carbohydrates - 27:47 --> Fructose is a type of food that is digested differently than all foods (including other carbs). There's some new science you NEED to hear regarding fructose that could CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
Carbohydrates for Performance and Longevity and Recap - 29:01 --> Carbs are not all created and digested equal. They're actually quite different with different benefits and risks. Emily and Jordan dive into the difference between those carbs and why they matter to your health and goals.
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