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We’ve all heard about low carb diets, but are they actually good for you? Grains and carbohydrates have been on plenty of “bad food” lists for some time now, and it’s time to change the conversation around them. Carbohydrates can actually be beneficial to us, giving us energy and brain power. But of course it’s all about balance and knowing which carbs are best and when to eat them.
Joining me today is naturopathic medical doctor Dr. Alan Christianson. Alan wrote New York Times Bestseller The Adrenal Reset Diet, and frequently appears on national TV shows like Dr. Oz and The Doctors. Listen in as we talk about what exactly carbohydrates are, why we need them, and more.
“I’ve seen so many people that when they’ve gone low carb, their sugar actually gets higher and they have higher levels of cortisol because the body is overcompensating.” – Dr. Alan Christianson
In this episode we discussed:
- Alan's opinion of low carb diets
- What is a carbohydrate
- The different definitions of sugar
- Why the quality of the source is important
- Why we need glucose from carbohydrates
- What carb sources he recommends
“Grains have gotten a bad rap, but the data is strong that they are health promoting.” – Dr. Alan Christianson
- The importance of diversity in the microbiome
- The pitfalls of an elimination diet
- When Alan recommends a lower carb diet
- What are his recommendations for breakfast
Links and Resources
- Get a copy of Alan's book The Adrenal Reset Diet
- Read The Blue Zone
- Be sure to read Dr. Christianson's blog
“If someone’s in great shape and they’re eating whole, simple, unprocessed foods and they’re thriving and their doctor says their chemistries are good, don’t change a thing.” – Dr. Alan Christianson
