#190 - Carbs: why we think they're essential for sustainable fat loss & good health with Keith Littlewood

We have Tommo back on the podcast. He’s been on heaps of times. We’ve done a bunch of episodes on hormones, blood testing, foods and digestibility, menopause, and more! If you haven’t heard those ones, go back and give them a listen. This time Tommo and I are chatting about keto and why it’s not a great strategy for long-term health.90% of women we help in our programs have tried keto and found it didn’t work for them. Many of these women end up with health issues when they try to sustain the keto diet long-term, or they end up binging and gaining weight. And there are tonnes of good reasons for this!In this episode, Tommo and I discuss:➡️Why carbs are essential for the body➡️What happens when you undereat carbs➡️The impact of carbs on thyroid function➡️Why the basics matter➡️Insulin resistance and diabetes➡️The flaw of the insulin-glucose model➡️Why sugar isn’t poison (and what is!)➡️How sugar acts in the body➡️Why sugar cravings happen➡️The sleep-carb connection➡️Why carbs are important at breakfast➡️How to reintroduce carbs back into your diet➡️How carbs affect your hormones➡️How quick-fix and fad diets impact your metabolic rate➡️Why you have the power to improve your healthHappy listening I hope you find this podcast helpful and don't forget to take a screenshot of the episode and share it on Instagram stories and tag me at @kittyblomfield. Each month I choose someone who has shared and they get a tub of Saturée Premium Collagen valued at $79.If you loved this episode please help us get the word out to more women and leave a written review and a 5-star rating. Leave a review and rating on iTunes HERE.RESOURCES + LINKSRebuild Your Metabolism Method: 28 Day ChallengeLearn more about our Winatlife Coaching optionsSaturée products use discount code KITTY20 for 20% off your first order.Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Post a screenshot on Instagram stories and Tag @kittyblomfield for your chance to win a tub of Saturée Premium CollagenReview on SpotifyFOLLOWKitty Blomfield @kittyblomfieldKeith Littlewood @tommolittlewoodSHOW NOTES02:09 - Brief background of Keith03:50 - Why keto isn't a great strategy for weight loss and long term health04:00 - Keto and carnivore how they work05:55 - Learning and being involved in the process and why this is important06:38 - Why carbs are essential for the body07:58 - Utilising fat vs carbs08:31 - What happens when you undereat carbs10:12 - Thyroid function and tolerance to restrictive diets12:36 - Blaming carbohydrates13:13 - What I thought was a healthy diet14:05 - What really helped me when I found pro-metabolic eating14:48 - Digestive issues and green vegetables16:42 - Why you may gain weight if you don't track your food and gradually increase your carb intake18:48 - Doing the basics first before taking supplements and why this is important20:15 - Finding what works for you20:40 - Insulin resistance and diabetes24:20 - Why the insulin-glucose model is flawed24:50 - Why sugar isn't a poison27:50 - Taking ownership30:47 - Consistency31:27 - The connection between sleep and carbs34:38 - Why we always recommend women spend some time each week planning and food prepping35:48 - The importance of carbs at breakfast39:50 - How to reintroduce carbs back into your diet43:31 - Estrogen and maintaining high level of carbohydrates44:25 - My post-surgery healing47:14 - How quick-fix and fad diets impact your metabolic rate50:06 - Why you have the power to improve your healthAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands