Low-carb diets are everywhere, but what do they actually mean and do they work long term?

This episode breaks down the science behind low-carb and no-carb diets, including what they get right, where they fall short, and why carbohydrates are often misunderstood. Topics include weight loss, blood sugar, fiber, and the role of carbohydrates in overall health.

Part of an ongoing series on carbohydrates, this episode connects the dots between common nutrition advice and evidence-based recommendations.

Part of the ongoing carbohydrate series.

Is sugar actually addictive? Do you need to detox from it?

In this episode, the science behind “sugar addiction” is examined through a clinical and evidence-based lens. Addiction has a specific definition in medicine, and it carries serious criteria. Sugar does not meet those standards.

This episode explores how addiction is defined, why sugar is not classified as a substance use disorder, what research really says about sugar and the brain, and why restriction often backfires. It also clarifies what detox actually means and why the body does not need a sugar cleanse.

If you have ever felt confused, guilty, or fearful about sugar, this conversation will provide clarity and context.

Part of the ongoing carbohydrate series.

Fiber is often oversimplified as something that “keeps you regular.” In reality, it plays a far more complex role in digestive health, blood glucose regulation, cholesterol management, gut microbiome diversity, and long term disease risk.

In this episode, the discussion continues the carbohydrate series by breaking down the different types of fiber, including soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, functional fiber, and resistant starch. The episode also connects fiber recommendations to the Dietary Guidelines and explains why the source of carbohydrate matters.