Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast EP. 77: WHY CARBS & INSULIN DO NOT MAKE YOU FAT: DECONSTRUCTING THE COMMON CLAIMS REGARDING CARBS & FAT GAIN, INSULIN RESISTANCE & APPETITE REGULATION
Sep 29, 2023
They debunk common carb and insulin myths and explain when carbs actually convert to fat. They compare high-carb and low-carb diets in calorie- and protein-matched trials. They examine insulin’s role in appetite and evidence that carbs can reduce intake. They explore causes of insulin resistance and argue carbs can be useful for performance and nutrition goals.
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Avoid Dogma; Demand Evidence
- Be skeptical of dogmatic nutrition claims and evaluate evidence rather than rhetoric or social media popularity.
- Seek coaches who use principles and flexibility instead of rigid, one-size-fits-all protocols.
Client Scarred By Dogmatic Low‑Carb Coaching
- Brandon shares a client story where a previous coach warned that reintroducing carbs would make her regain fat.
- That misinformation left the client fearful and limited her ability to properly fuel and progress.
Carbs Don't Easily Turn Into Fat
- Carbohydrates rarely convert directly into body fat because de novo lipogenesis (DNL) is inefficient in humans.
- The body prefers storing dietary fat as adipose tissue rather than converting excess carbs into fat.
