The Food Medic

S9 EP9 The truth about carbs

The Food Medic

Show Notes

Our guest today is Layne Norton - a self-proclaimed nerd who lifts heavy things, he has a BS in Biochemistry with honors and a PhD in Nutritional Sciences with honors.Since moving away from online coaching, Layne has focused on writing books (Fat Loss Forever, The Complete Contest Prep Guide, The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide), developing Carbon Diet Coach, a nutritional coaching app, and creating certification courses offered through the Clean Health InstituteThis episode covers: Low carb diets & weight loss

Insulin resistance and carbohydrates

Continuous glucose monitors - necessary?

“Sugar causes inflammation”

Oat milk and blood sugar

Seed oils and plant-based m*lks

Artificial sweeteners and the microbiome

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