Are you avoiding carbs like the plague, convinced they’re the enemy of metabolic health? What if cutting out too many carbs is actually making things worse? In this episode of ReInvent Healthcare, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo exposes one of the biggest misconceptions in the keto community—the belief that all carbs are harmful.

She breaks down why non-starchy vegetables are not the enemy, but rather an essential part of supporting metabolic health and lowering A1C. Many people following a strict keto diet drastically reduce their carb intake, often to the point of avoiding nutrient-dense vegetables. While this may show short-term benefits, what does it mean for long-term blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and overall health?

If you’ve been told to limit yourself to just a few grams of carbs a day to stay in ketosis, this episode will challenge what you think you know about carbohydrates and blood sugar.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• Are You Sabotaging Your A1C Without Realizing It? – Why the way you’re avoiding carbs might be doing more harm than good
• The Keto Mistake No One Talks About – What happens when you cut out too many carbs, and why some people’s blood sugar worsens over time
• Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs – Are You Getting It Wrong? – If all carbs aren’t created equal, which ones actually help lower A1C?
• What Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About A1C – Is a “normal” 5.6 actually putting you at risk? When does insulin resistance really start?
• The Gut-Blood Sugar Connection You Can’t Ignore – How does your microbiome play a role in insulin resistance and metabolic health?
• How to Customize Carb Intake – Why one-size-fits-all nutrition doesn't work and how to tailor your diet for optimal A1C levels

Resources and Links

• Get Your FREE Guide: FREE CHECKLIST: Foods that Can Reverse Belly Fat, Fatigue, and Lack of Focus
• Join the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook Group here for resources and community.
• ReInvent 2025 Replay and Slides: Watch a deep dive into gut health, genetics, and lab testing here.
• Check out our Insulin Resistance Mastery Program for Practitioners and/or The Sweet Spot Solution for a metabolic reset.
• Explore Advanced Training and Resources: Visit INEMethod.com to take your practice or personal healing to the next level.

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