
healthOct 25, 202514:52pending
High Starch Diet: Don't Get Caught on the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
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In today's episode we're taking a critical look at the High Starch Diet, an eating pattern promoting 70-90% of calories from starches like potatoes, rice, and corn while strictly limiting fats and proteins.
Proponents claim miraculous weight loss and disease reversal. However, mounting evidence suggests this extreme approach creates a blood sugar rollercoaster, leading to chronic hyperinsulinemia and increased risk of metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.
We examine the unspoken dangers, including anti-nutrients that block mineral absorption and critical nutrient deficiencies like B12 and Omega-3s, which are essentially devoid in plant foods. Find out why this restrictive fad is a risky bet not worth taking.
All research and studies can be found here: https://foodnourish.net/high-starch-diet/
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Proponents claim miraculous weight loss and disease reversal. However, mounting evidence suggests this extreme approach creates a blood sugar rollercoaster, leading to chronic hyperinsulinemia and increased risk of metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.
We examine the unspoken dangers, including anti-nutrients that block mineral absorption and critical nutrient deficiencies like B12 and Omega-3s, which are essentially devoid in plant foods. Find out why this restrictive fad is a risky bet not worth taking.
All research and studies can be found here: https://foodnourish.net/high-starch-diet/
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support.
🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health.
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