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JJ dives deep into the topic of carbs and sugars during this show, specifically in how many carbs we should eat. Unfortunately there is not a single answer to that question, since it depends on several aspects regarding individual health and lifestyle choices. JJ manages to break down what we need to do in 4 simple steps. Take action today, and experience the transformation!
Key takeaways:
[1:10] How many carbs or sugars you should eat? It depends!
[2:10] All carbs will become sugar, some slower and some faster. Only fiber does not get into sugar.
[3:38] What is a glycemic index and how does it serve us?
[4:08] What is the trick about fructose?
[4:54] Are you carrying weight around your waist?
[5:50] How is your energy throughout the day ? How long can you go between meals?
[5:59] Are you chronically stressed?
[6:16] Have you got adrenal fatigue?
[7:18] Are you an athlete?
[7:45] This is how you figure this out: more fiber, more vegetables, more water, but there is differences on individual levels. Genetics and lifestyle play a great factor.
[8:38] Step 1: Taper down your carbs, make little changes to bring down the sugar impact.
[10:44] Step 2: Clean the system to figure out what is going on. At least two weeks.
[11:38] Step 3: See how the symptoms start to go away.
[13:38] Step 4: When you start to feel your New Normal, then prove how certain foods affect your health and energy.
[16:40] Lose fat fast, keep it off forever, and at the same time become part of a community, visit JJVirgin.com
[17:30] What are the best snacks for a low carb diet?
[18:54] A perfect snack should have fat, fiber and protein.
[19:41] Mini shakes are also great for recovering after workouts.
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