BV #13: Ken Berry’s Fructose Fearmongering, Glycation Myths, & ChatGPT Says We’re Wrong
The Energy Balance PodcastShow Notes
In this episode we discuss:
Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that humans would historically only eat sweet foods (like fruit and honey) 1-2 weeks out of the year Whether we should always do what our ancestors did to optimize our diets Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that fructose causes glycation Whether we can trust AI to provide accurate information
Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/
Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:38 – Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that humans historically ate fruit and honey to gain weight like bears for the winter 3:45 – whether fructose and fruit are responsible for weight gain in bears and whether this applies to humans 8:53 – whether humans evolved eating a high-carb diet 11:30 – what about carbohydrate consumption in native human cultures and ancestral environments? 17:27 – Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that fructose is 10x more glycating than glucose 20:51 – whether sugar and carb consumption cause high blood sugar and AGEs (advanced glycation end products) 27:05 – how low-carb diets can increase glycation and AGEs 32:22 – blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C are often higher on low-carb diets than on diets that include healthy carbohydrates 33:41 – how keto diets cause glycation and increase AGEs 37:41 – what really influences hemoglobin A1C levels 44:32 – the importance of finding optimal carb sources – why candy is not the same as fruit 45:43 – problems with hyper-focusing on one single lab value 48:18 – Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that there is no way to test whether fructose is causing glycation 54:05 – regulating blood sugar for type 1 diabetes 59:01 – is glycation happening in the background on a high-carb diet even if your health is improving? 1:00:17 – can we trust AI like Grok and ChatGPT to provide accurate health information? 1:07:42 – debunking Grok’s logic on carb vs. fat efficiency as a fuel source 1:13:16 – how to properly use AI – DON’T use it to replace your own thinking 1:18:01 – Grok is wrong about fat being a more efficient fuel source than carbs 1:22:33 – strategies for understanding complex research papers 1:24:14 – using personal experience and logic as a guide toward optimizing health 1:32:35 – the gratification that comes with the process of true learning
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Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theresapiela Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:55 – what Layne Norton eats in a day: protein bars, microwave meals, cereal, protein shakes 5:54 – problems with the “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet camp 11:54 – the glaring hypocrisy in Layne Norton’s “no influencer BS” diet 17:43 – what Layne Norton eats in a day cont’d: frozen meals, popcorn, frozen yogurt, chicken + apples 20:12 – “consistency over perfection” mindset: terrible advice? 25:44 – “normal” may not be “healthy” 28:25 – is it possible to prioritize health on a busy schedule? 34:13 – time saving tips for healthy meal prep 42:47 – is Layne Norton’s diet any better than fast-food? 47:01 – social media vs reality: how health influencers hide their health issues 50:56 – success story: cravings eliminated by adding carbs post carnivore
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