Carbohydrates, low carb, and keto are words that are part of a large conversation among the nutrition and diet communities lately. On this episode, we are going to help sort through some of the foundational information about carbohydrates, our body, and our health as well as the benefits and risks of a ketogenic diet and how to spot the different between healthy carbs and unhealthy carbs. 

Episode Highlights:

• What is a carbohydrate?
• The difference between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates
• Are ketosis and ketogenic diets safe?
• Healthy vs unhealthy carbohydrates
• What is a ketone? 
• What whole grains actually are and how marketing has done us a disservice
• Advice for people interested in incorporating carbohydrates in a healthy way 

Resources Mentioned:

• The Whole Grain Stamp Information https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grain-stamp 

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