MF Podcast 005: Food Focus, Carbohydrates, and Where Gluten Fits Into Carbs




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Summary: Click HERE to listen in iTunes Click HERE to listen in Stitcher Why do I put such a strong focus on food? Because it’s really important. It seems to be where people need significant guidance, since most of society is set up to promote the opposite of a healthy lifestyle – fast food joints on every corner, aisles of packaged foods in the grocery store, and a borage of ads boasting “healthy this” and “low fat” that (but in fact, are not even real food most of the time). So we discuss suiting up with nutritional knowledge “armor” that can put the odds in your favor that you will win when you step onto the battlefield that is modern society. We also dive a bit deeper in the macronutrient carbohydrate and why it deserves a bit more of our attention. And, of course, when talking starches (one kind of carb), inevitably gluten gets brought up. So I will weigh in on that too. Not the detailed argument that’s the topic of several books, but what it can possibly mean for you. Keep in mind (as I’ve mentioned in previous show notes) that I am new to this whole podcasting thing – an introvert that has gone out on a limb to bring you valuable content. I fully intend for it to get better as we go! I’ll continue to answer your questions and bring you useful, practical, and actionable information that will hopefully play a small part in you transforming your life. Together, we are building a community of respectful, knowledge-seeking action takers that desire to be fit and live a healthy lifestyle. This podcast is a tool to do just that. So please introduce yourself in the comments below, and provide some feedback, questions, and show ideas! Let’s do this! J *Information provided in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional nutritional or medical advice. You should consult your physician or other health care professional before altering your current diet or exercise program. IN THIS EPISODE: Section out carbohydrates into two types: Veggie (non-starch) and Starchy Why this is a good idea Food as information Gluten’s role – a possible gluten philosophy? My Gluten Scale, for easy illustration MENTIONS AND HELPFUL LINKS: TheDr.com -- Doctor Tom O'Bryan, a pioneer and gluten research and education Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis Grain Brain by David Perlmutter and Kristin Loberg Why Isn’t My Brain Working? by Dr. Datis Kharrazian Real Food: What to Eat and Why by Nina Planck Lose It – nutrition and exercise tracking app (free version) Penzu – free online journal Nutritiondata.com – comprehensive nutritional information at a glance Master Food List PDF download (scroll down to the bottom of the post for the PDF )   TAKEAWAYS & ACTION STEPS: Classify the carbohydrates you eat (use your food journal) Examine how often you get gluten in your daily diet Begin to experiment with the amount of carbs you eat each day Begin to experiment with the type (breakdown) of carbs you eat each day Check out one of the books I listed above to begin to increase your awareness on what you eat There you go. Below, leave your comments, use the form to send me your show ideas and questions, or SHARE this page on Facebook so we can spread the word and build our community. Click on the links above for downloading the podcast in iTunes, or Stitcher -- and please leave your honest and positive reviews (it may be read on the show!). Oh! You could also leave me a voicemail anytime at (503) 454-6263. I look forward to hearing from you! Click here to Subscribe, Rate, and/or Review in iTunes (Thank you!!)