That Sugar Myth with Kate Deering

"Ever wonder why your body craves sugar when you're stressed? Or why cutting carbs might actually be messing with your metabolism? Join me and nutrition expert, Kate Deering, as we dive deep into the science of carbs, stress, and energy production. We're busting myths, challenging conventional wisdom, and revealing how your body never lies about what it truly needs. From the surprising truth about constant glucose monitors to why fruit might be your new best friend, this episode is packed with game-changing insights. Keep listening to discover how to read your body's signals and fuel it right. Your metabolism will thank you!" In this episode we cover: • Carbohydrates and metabolism with a focus on nutrition knowledge and balance. • How reducing carbohydrates can lead to weight gain and the importance of considering overall energy balance for health. • How carbohydrate intake affects weight gain and insulin sensitivity.  • How stress affects blood sugar levels and how to address it. • How fuel and stress hormones affect the body's systems. • Dietary approaches for improving insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control.  • Carbohydrate intake and its impact on the body. • Managing hormonal imbalances and stress through dietary approaches. • Energy balance and stress response. • Women's health and wellness, including stress, trauma, and self-care. • Adrenal fatigue, stress, and sugar consumption. • Adrenal fatigue, stress, and carbohydrate cravings. • Carbohydrate cravings and weight gain after a deficit. • How carbohydrates affect Candida overgrowth in the body.  • How a lack of calories affects gut motility and overall health. • Food and nutrition, including sugar and carbohydrates. • Using sugar as a calorie source for compromised digestive systems. • Using CGMs for blood glucose monitoring and their potential impact on mental health.  • Using temperature and pulse to measure energy production. • Exercise, adrenaline, and body temperature. • The benefits of combining fruit with carbohydrates for blood sugar management.  • Juice consumption and its impact on blood sugar levels. • Personalized nutrition and accountability for health goals. • How a poor diet leads to insulin resistance and weight gain.  • Carbohydrates and their importance for thyroid function and energy production.  • Balancing nutrition and flexibility in eating habits. • Writing a new book on digestion and blood sugar, with insights on the writing process and procrastination. You can find Kate Deering on Instagram as @katedeeringfitness.  Her book, “How to Heal Your Metabolism” is a must-read for anyone wanting to improve their health. Keep your eye out for her next book, coming out soon. If you would like to work with Kate, please go to www.katedeering.com (http://www.katedeering.com) . Connect with Leila: Website (https://www.leilalutz.com/) Instagram (  / leilalutz  ) @leilalutz Mentioned in this episode: Free Insights Uncover the root cause of your unexplained symptoms, with a scientifically proven, self assessment tool. https://thebodyneverlies.com.au/insig... Free Insights Jan25 (https://the-body-never-lies.captivate...)