618. The Best Fuel for Your Body

An interesting study out of France is showing that the French have less incidents of heart disease than all their European neighbours, and 10 times less than us in North America. This is in spite of the fact that the French smoke more than any other culture! Why is this? Dr. Martin unpacks this study and links it to a listener’s question about protein. It’s in fact carbohydrates that make you fat, and not too much protein. When you don’t immediately consume the energy in carbs, it’s ultimately stored as visceral fat around your organs. Protein and fat are actually the best fuels for your body. When you’re eating crappy carbs, your cells are in fact starving to death. You’re constantly hungry, and when you switch to a better fuel of eggs, meat and cheese, your hunger will disappear. It’s not magic, it’s science!