Are Carbohydrates Evil?

06/28/19 • 63 min

Carbohydrates, perhaps more than any other nutrient found in food, has drawn years of controversy, confusion, and even fear. Today on In The Flow, I break down the fundamentals of carbohydrates and look at this class of macronutrient through an evidence-based lens, and connect to some reason and sense to help you better understand the truth. In this conversation, we'll discuss:

the basic definition and function of carbohydrates from a biochemical and physiological perspective.
how we arrived at this fear surrounding carbs and the problem with demonization of one single nutrient and "nutritionism".
the importance of carbohydrate for athletes and active humans.
plant-based nutrition and carbohydrates.

For further reading and references for this episode, please visit http://intheflownutrition.com/blog.

the basic definition and function of carbohydrates from a biochemical and physiological perspective.
how we arrived at this fear surrounding carbs and the problem with demonization of one single nutrient and "nutritionism".
the importance of carbohydrate for athletes and active humans.
plant-based nutrition and carbohydrates.

For further reading and references for this episode, please visit http://intheflownutrition.com/blog.

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