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Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/    Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/    Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:16 – Frost (FaceIQ) on why he transitioned away from carnivore to Ray Peat 4:27 – suboptimal blood test markers (low T3, low testosterone, high ferritin, etc) as a result of low-carb diets 6:20 – whether low T3 and elevated stress hormones are a problem on low-carb diets 11:46 – most people on carnivore experience deteriorating health over time 15:18 – debunking carnivore myths: modern fruit is sweeter, humans should be eating seasonally, and humans are not adapted to high sugar levels in fruits 20:57 – whether an increase in dopamine after eating fruit makes it an addictive drug 22:28 – carnivores don’t understand the Randle Cycle 26:19 – “carbohydrates are addictive” 27:24 – digestive symptoms when reintroducing carbohydrates 31:28 – ”once you start eating carbs you have to keep eating them” 33:05 – ”carbohydrates are not essential” 35:40 – the truth about sugar and glycation 39:07 – why the claim that fructose is toxic is false and the benefits of fructose 40:16 – “high-carb = high blood sugar = high glycation” 41:54 – carnivore excuses for high A1c on low-carb 44:01 – proof that low-carb dieting leads to high stress hormones  

In this episode we discuss: 
-Shawn Baker claims gluconeogenesis is fine – is he right? -Dr Rob Cywes on carb addiction, insulin resistance, and bariatric surger   
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  0:47 – Shawn Baker compares gluconeogenesis to cholesterol synthesis – is the comparison valid?  2:47 – is increasing gluconeogenesis through low-carb diets optimal?  6:54 – problems with upregulating gluconeogenesis: stress hormones, ammonia, muscle breakdown, and insulin resistance  10:15 – Shawn Baker’s claim that breathing too much isn’t stressful – is that true?  12:28 – gluconeogenesis as the result of elevated stress hormones – is there a long-term cost?  14:24 – Shawn Baker’s social media post reveals flawed reasoning and a lack of critical thinking   17:47 – what “stress” really means and whether cortisol is always harmful  23:45 – the cost of upregulated gluconeogenesis, elevated glucagon, and low t3 on low-carb diets  25:15 – Dr Rob Cywes’ claim that carbs do no harm, it’s our relationship with them that’s the problem  29:09 – Dr Cywes’ claim that glucagon is more important than insulin  33:33 – you're not addicted to carbohydrates, your body just needs fuel  38:13 – Dr Cywes contradicts himself on carbs and obesity  40:37 – native cultures on high-carb diets don’t have obesity or insulin resistance  43:05 – whether high insulin levels drive fat gain and why low-carb diets don’t prevent insulin excursions  44:51 – is diet properly considered before bariatric surgery?  48:08 – many “high-carb foods” are actually high-fat foods  49:01 – bariatric surgeries ignore other possible root causes of metabolic dysfunction  49:53 – Dr Cywes misunderstands glucagon, insulin, and cellular energy production  56:48 – what Dr Cywes gets right: stress hormones increase in reaction to a cellular energy deficiency  58:57 – elevated glucagon drives insulin resistance and whether glucagon resistance exists  1:03:41 – reversing keto damage: weight loss, gut, and brain health on a bioenergetic approach

In this episode we discuss: 
-The calories in calories out model of obesity  -Dr Boz’s take on fruit and blood glucose spikes -Richard Smith on aging and the NAD+ to NADH ratio   
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  1:17 – Is fruit evil or is Dr Boz insulin resistant?  5:00 – whether high blood glucose levels drive Alzheimer’s and dementia  7:39 – does glucose automatically get converted to fructose and fat?  10:58 – Dr Boz & Glucose Goddess’s fearmongering about fruit and glucose spikes   14:12 – Dr Boz parrots Robert Lustig: they’re both wrong about fructose  15:43 – concerns with blood sugar spikes when reintroducing carbs and whether using a CGM is worth it  17:32 – less, not more, glucose uptake in the brain creates the conditions for Alzheimer’s disease  20:15 – poor glucose utilization as a driver of Alzheimer’s and dementia  22:48 – reducing carbohydrate intake causes insulin resistance and less metabolic flexibility  26:27 – possible reasons for Dr Boz’s high blood sugar and our advice for Dr Boz  30:31 – our experiences with “keto snacks” and how keto caused intense cravings and binging  33:53 – Richard Smith on keto, NAD+ and aging  35:23 – what Richard Smith misses about glucose and the NAD+ to NADH ratio  41:00 – glucose metabolism leads to a higher NAD+ to NADH ratio than ketone metabolism  44:15 – how low-carb diets can restore the NAD+ to NADH ratio through stress pathways  47:02 – whether ketones are beneficial  49:57 – fats vs carbs: which is the better fuel for the NAD+ to NADH ratio?  55:17 – how to support healthy aging and NAD+ levels (hint: not low-carb)  1:00:31 – what the NAD+/NADH ratio actually indicates  1:05:02 – lower blood sugar with a bioenergetic approach

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:47 – Sean’s professional bodybuilding career and how excessive exercise harmed his health  5:50 – Sean’s experience with various diets (keto, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, carb-cycling, low-fat, etc.)  12:37 – issues with the low-fat craze of the 1980s and the cost of constant diet cycling  18:09 – excess protein slowed Sean’s metabolism and caused major gut issues  24:35 – how the sugar diet helped Sean recover from excess protein intake and low-carb diet stress 29:15 – using colon massage and myofascial release to support digestive health  31:23 – sugar diet results and how it impacted Sean’s bodybuilding competition and sleep 34:36 – muscle loss, lower energy, and cravings on the sugar diet 36:33 – how Sean transitioned to a more balanced approach while listening to his cravings and hunger signals  40:23 – when it comes to exercise, more is NOT always better  42:26 – improved health and freedom from listening to your body with the bioenergetic approach  46:27 – how to reverse autoimmune conditions like ankylosing spondylitis (AS) using a bioenergetic approach  49:04 – Sean’s advice to young athletes on how to support long-term health  50:43 – how Sean overcame health dogmatism

In this episode we discuss: 
-The calories in calories out model of obesity  -What really causes fat storage  -Whether there are any concerns with consuming organ meats    
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  0:56 – Nick Norwitz’s claim that calories don’t cause obesity and whether we agree  6:25 – the value and limitations of calories   14:27 – the true cause of obesity  19:40 – “excess calorie intake causes weight gain” is unhelpful and irresponsible  23:28 – how and when measuring calorie intake can be valuable  27:24 – do calories matter?  32:28 – how “it’s just calories” often places blame on the individual  34:26 – Nick Norwitz on when the calories-in-calories-out model “breaks”  37:28 – hypothyroidism and weight gain resolved using a bioenergetic approach  38:26 – thoughts on organ meats like liver, heart, kidney, stomach, and intestine  42:41 – freeze-dried or desiccated vs fresh organ meat  45:12 – Nutrition with Judy’s claim that “liver is not a superfood”  47:11 – can you overdose micronutrients like vitamin A and copper from organ meats?  49:43 – strategies for including more organ meats in your diet

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 0:25 – why your vitamin D levels are still low despite supplementing 3:17 – the dangers of low vitamin D for bone health & immune function 7:16 – essential nutrients and food sources to resolve low vitamin D 17:25 – top supplement recommendations for optimal vitamin D

In this episode we discuss:   Ray Peat’s ideas about fasting and the stress response Why relying on fatty acid oxidation is inherently stressful   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  1:03 – Ray Peat’s view on fasting for 12–15 hours without triggering stress  4:22 – the true definition of stress and how much stress is optimal  9:18 – how the efficiency of glucose metabolism and glycogen storage impacts stress  12:23 – whether we agree that fasting for 12–15 hours doesn’t cause stress in healthy people  17:05 – do hunger signals mean the stress response has already started?  21:08 – the short- and long-term costs of low carb diets  22:22 – finding balance between eating frequently to reduce stress and spacing meals out strategically  24:47 – why meditation, magnesium, and other tools don’t stop physiological stress  27:04 – Ray Peat on what happens when stored glucose (glycogen) runs out  28:53 – hypothyroidism as a driver of poor glucose utilization and liver glycogen storage  31:50 – stress hormones and elevated fatty acid metabolism characterize the stress response  34:50 – ketosis mimics starvation and lowers the metabolic rate  36:50 – sugar is anti-stress and whether sugar is addictive  41:46 – once you add in carbs you won’t go back  44:12 – how your body adapts when you add in carbs following low-carb diets  48:30 – Ray Peat on the harmful effects of fasting  50:14 – the cost of stress and increased fat metabolism  52:06 – the dangers of releasing PUFA from storage and how long it takes to deplete PUFA  55:11 – strategies for protecting against PUFA  1:01:50 – how long it takes to see benefits from lowering PUFA and setting expectations for progress  1:06:00 – binge-eating and food addiction resolved with a bioenergetic approach  1:10:48 – how low-carb and keto diets cause intense cravings and food obsession while a bioenergetic approach resolves them

In this episode we discuss:   Justine’s response to our critique of her arguments against Ray Peat’s work   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  0:32 – recap of Justine Stenger’s claim covered in episode 19  2:26 – Justine’s response to our critique of her post  5:45 – why it’s crucial to separate personal feelings from intellectual discussions, especially when sharing information publicly  10:48 – our goal as health educators is not to shame or discredit individuals  13:33 – how today’s social media environment incentivizes low quality, thoughtless posts  18:30 – why attention and clicks take priority over quality on social media  21:34 – how to discern reliable information and whether we should outsource understanding to specialists  26:49 – how to develop true discernment in a world full of self-proclaimed experts  30:19 – Justine Stenger doubles down on her claim that fats are superior to carbohydrates32:47 –do carbs or fat better supports a compromised metabolic state?  39:45 – Justine contradicts her earlier claim that fat is a cleaner-burning fuel than carbohydrates  43:10 – Justine Stenger’s claim that glucose oxidation is only beneficial during hypoxia or the cell danger response  49:55 – why carbohydrates are the superior fuel source  55:17 – the difference between glucose oxidation and anaerobic glycolysis, and whether Justine is conflating the two  57:28 – how Ray Peat’s metabolic framework drives growth and expansion in society as a whole  1:01:53 – why having metabolic flexibility in a healthy state doesn’t refute our argument that carbohydrates are the superior fuel  1:08:23 – the inherent cost of favoring fat metabolism over carb metabolism, and why restoring carbohydrate utilization is essential for restoring a healthy metabolism  1:13:30 – Justine admits she hasn’t studied Ray Peat’s work  1:19:17 – Justine’s claim that it’s optimal to switch between fuel sources  1:20:55 – Justine’s claim that redox matter more than carbs vs fats  1:25:11 – did we publicly dismantle Justine’s work, and is it okay to critique others?  1:31:26 – Justine’s hypocritical shaming of us for addressing her incorrect claims about Ray Peat’s work and glucose vs. fat metabolism1:39:48 –there is no “Ray Peat Diet”  1:40:20 – how to embrace criticism and whether debates are typically helpful  1:45:04 – the responsibility that comes with being health educators  1:48:33 – common problems with debates and why we aren’t interested in debating Bart Kay  1:52:09 – how the nervous system impacts our ability to think critically  1:52:56 – problems with debates cont’d – are debates truly valuable?  1:57:24 – blood sugar improvements on a bioenergetic approach

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:57 – how Andrew was introduced to Ray Peat, the bioenergetic view of health, and Jay’s energy balance approach  5:48 – why we structure our programs with teaching the “why” alongside clear action steps and strategies  8:41 – increased energy and lower blood sugar levels while increasing carbohydrates  15:09 – how the Energy Balance approach resolved nighttime binging, high blood pressure, gut issues, and improved sleep quality  19:02 – how restricting carbohydrates leads to binging and “carbohydrate addiction”  21:33 – setting health and weight expectations: how long does it really take to heal your metabolism?  27:07 – refeeding, weight regain, and paying back metabolic debt: the process of losing weight without compromising your health  31:20 – the importance of keeping a health journal and documenting symptoms and wins  33:46 – weight loss as a result of improved health  41:29 – the cost of losing body fat by cutting calories  47:08 – how we work with clients using the Energy Balance approach  49:57 – how extreme diets isolate, while Energy Balance reconnects us by removing food dogma and providing the energy for healthy connection  55:31 – Andrew’s experience learning and applying the Energy Balance system  59:23 – how we structure the Energy Balance programs to foster learning and create lasting health improvements  1:07:02 – how the Energy Balance approach reshaped Andrew’s coaching style 

Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  1:03 – introducing Andrew Wallen 
 1:50 – Andrew’s background in sports, powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 
 6:20 – Andrew’s experience cycling through various dietary camps (CICO, paleo, ancestral, carnivore, fasting, low-carb, etc.) 
 12:04 – whether we should shape our diets around what our ancestors did 
15:15 – how low-carb, keto, and fasting diets elevated stress and caused blood sugar issues for Andrew 
 20:45 – “optimal” blood glucose, HRV, and resting heart rate despite crashing health 
 23:50 – how stress-inducing (hormetic) health practices led to binging, self-blame, low brain energy, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function 
 27:36 – low-carb, keto, carnivore, fasting, and fear about reintroducing carbs 
 33:13 – Andrew’s breaking point with health and what led him to start questioning what being “healthy” really meant 
 36:27 –exercise intolerance, fatigue, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, brain fog, gut issues, slow motility, and poor sleep: the product of years of low-carb and fasting 

https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/healthy/   Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/non-toxic-product-recommendations-for-your-home-body-cookware-skincare-clothing-emfs-more/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 2:29 – the hidden costs behind cheap products 
 5:42 – health concerns with common cookware: Teflon, non-stick coatings, PFAS, and leaching 
 9:34 – concerns with cast iron and carbon steel cookware 
 12:14 – how stainless steel compares to cast iron and carbon steel and concerns with nickel 
 15:20 – glass cookware and ceramic cookware 
 16:56 – the best cookware options 
 19:54 – recommendations for low-PUFA skincare 
 21:58 – recommendations for vitamin D and UV light 
24:54 – the negative effects of synthetic clothing materials 
 27:46 – recommended brands for clothing, bedding, towels, and other fabrics 
 29:08 – coffee brands I trust and what to look for when buying coffee beans 
30:30 – EMF protection and air tube headphones 
 33:09 – recommendations for high-quality meat 

In this episode we discuss:   How the Randle Cycle actually works Whether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistance The efficiency of using fats as a fuel vs carbohydrate How stress impacts fuel usage in the mitochondria How to determine the optimal amount of carbs and fats in your diet Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/ Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-139-the-truth-about-the-randle-cycle-why-you-can-eat-carbs-and-fats-together/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:53 – misconceptions regarding the Randle cycle in the alternative health world  4:57 – what is the Randle cycle?  7:06 – what most people get wrong about the Randle cycle  10:44 – fat oxidation leads to increased ROS production and a decreased NAD+/NADH ratio  16:29 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates  21:03 – the Randle cycle shows the benefits of burning carbs for energy  25:56 – how fat oxidation inhibits the utilization of carbohydrates cont’d  26:57 – metabolic dysfunction, not glucose, drives insulin resistance and aging  32:07 – fat metabolism causes a buildup of citrate which reduces glucose uptake and utilization  38:39 – how glucose oxidation inhibits the uptake and utilization of fats  45:32 – whether you can “activate” or “deactivate” the Randle cycle  47:22 – glucose oxidation leads to an optimal NAD+/NADH ratio and decreased ROS production  52:08 – the protective effects of CO2 and why the brain can’t use fats as a fuel  53:17 – whether we should strive for metabolic flexibility  55:55 – fat metabolism and ketone production as a mechanism for energy conservation and glucose sparing  1:00:02 – insulin resistance as a state of excess fat metabolism and decreasing fat metabolism or stress hormones improves this state  1:05:28 – should we avoid eating carbs and fats together due to the Randle cycle?  1:08:08 – different cells, tissues, and organs can use different fuels at the same time   

In this episode we discuss:   How glucose and insulin decrease glycation Why ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formation How autophagy helps to clear AGEs, but increasing autophagy is not the answer The true primary drivers of AGE accumulation The best diet and supplements for minimizing glycation   Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/     Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-138-low-carb-diets-increase-glycation-and-what-to-do-instead/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:57 – how glycation products are detoxified and cleared from the body  4:03 – glycation detoxification is impaired by oxidative stress and inflammation, as seen in type 2 diabetes  7:56 – the benefits of carbohydrates for the detoxification of glycation products  10:42 – the benefits of insulin for the detoxification of glycation products  12:45 – how AGEs are cleared  14:36 – increasing autophagy via hormesis is not the answer for clearing AGEs  19:09 – autophagy can drive disease  20:50 – ATP protects against oxidative stress and allows for proper autophagy when needed  24:37 – impaired mitochondrial along with fatty acid oxidation impairs autophagy and increases oxidative stress  26:54 – carbohydrates do NOT inhibit autophagy  29:18 – adequate thyroid hormone supports proper autophagy  30:15 – adequate ATP and mitochondrial function is needed for the UPS (ubiquitin proteasome system)  32:56 – do high-carb diets actually impair metabolism and insulin sensitivity  35:26 – is fructose really worse for blood sugar regulation and glycation?  37:16 – are low-carb or ketogenic diets the solution to reduce glycation?  40:32 – increased glycation and oxidative stress on ketogenic diets  44:09 –low-carb diets don’t prevent glucose exposure  47:56 – there are still considerable insulin and glucose excursions on low-carb diets  50:06 – gluconeogenesis leads to same glycolytic intermediates as glucose metabolism  51:52 –the main driver of AGE formation and impaired AGE clearance  53:40 – the role of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and mitochondrial energy production in decreasing AGEs  56:27 –endotoxin as a driver of glycation and increased AGE production  58:12 – hypothyroidism as a driver of glycation and AGE accumulation  59:37 – dietary solutions for reducing glycation and AGEs  1:03:33 – how to support the glyoxalase pathway to support the detoxification of glycation products  1:05:56 – avoid calorie restriction, low-carb diets, fasting, resveratrol, cold exposure, excess exercise, and iron overload to decrease glycation and AGEs  1:07:33 – iron as a double-edged sword for oxidative stress 

In this episode we discuss:   Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formation Whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation How fats and ketones can cause glycation What’s really responsible for glycation in type 2 diabetes Whether fructose causes more glycation than glucose   Check out the Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy/ Check out the Energy Balance Food guide here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Check out the Energy Balance Solution Program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy-balance-solution/     Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/eb-137-what-really-causes-glycation-is-sugar-really-the-problem/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:46 – common beliefs about carbohydrates and glycation  2:35 – what are glycation and advanced glycation end products?  6:57 – the process of glycation from glucose  9:30 – is sugar the only source of AGEs?  15:00 – primary drivers of glycation: dicarbonyls  19:30 – how fatty acids, amino acids, and ketones cause AGE formation  21:23 – how increased gluconeogenesis on low-carb diets increases AGE formation  22:53 – glucose metabolism produces very few glycation products in the context of a healthy metabolism  25:33 – omega-6s form AGEs more than 10x faster than glucose  28:24 – the role of ALEs (advanced lipoxidation end products) in glycation and chronic disease  30:36 – whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation  38:52 – whether fructose causes more glycation (or fructation) than glucose  47:05 – can glycation from fructose (fructation) be measured, and does this matter?  52:06 – problems with research looking at fructose’s AGE formation in animal models 

In this episode we discuss:   Whether there are benefits to taking massive amounts of glucose for healing   Whether there is a limit to the amount of glucose we should consume   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  2:10 – David Stephens’ claim that glucose can't harm you in any way, no matter the amount  7:46 – the difference between glucose and fructose and whether fructose just gets converted to fat  11:13 – whether extreme acidity, alkalinity, and corrosivity are what make substances harmful to humans  15:14 – David Stephens’ claim that sucrose can't cross the blood-brain barrier   18:59 – how authoritarianism shapes the health industry and the difficulties of verifying information with AI  23:14 – whether the “chemical heaviness” of sucrose means that it can’t be helpful in the body  25:51 – whether we agree with David Stephens on the benefits of glucose  29:14 – whether anxiety, irritability, depression, autoimmune disorders, and diabetes are caused by a lack of glucose for your brain  34:37 – what David Stephens misses about the large amounts of glucose he recommends – poor glucose utilization, gut issues, and blood sugar instability  38:06 – whether glucose deficiency is possible and whether most people are eating enough carbs to thrive vs survive  39:04 – David Stephens’ claim that it’s impossible for glucose to be harmful to the body in any way  45:25 – why someone might feel better using large amounts of dextrose as their main carbohydrate source  48:00 – how large quantities of glucose can lead to weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and cardiovascular problems  52:27 – how to avoid dietary extremes and what balance really means  58:41 – weight loss and recovery from mental health issues using a bioenergetic approach