This episode tackles one of the most controversial and misunderstood areas of nutrition…Carbohydrates. We take a deep dive into the pros and cons of a low carb diet, some common pitfalls, signs your low carb approach could be backfiring, how to know if your body is handling carbs well or not, and carb types and timing.   Resources: NutriSense Continuous Glucose Monitor The Skinny Starch eBook Prime Gut supplement Articles mentioned: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/02/health/low-carb-vs-low-fat-diet.html?_r=0 http://www.livescience.com/48969-heart-disease-diabetes-risks-carbohydrate-saturated-fat.html http://www.marksdailyapple.com/does-eating-low-carb-cause-insulin-resistance/ https://cholesterolcode.com/hyper-responder-faq/ http://paleoforwomen.com/how-to-eat-for-hypothalamic-amenorrhea/ http://www.forefronthealth.com/low-carb-thyroid-dangers/ http://chriskresser.com/is-a-low-carb-diet-ruining-your-health/ http://legionathletics.com/carb-cycling/   Sara is not a doctor and the information provided in her podcast is general in nature and for informational purposes only. If you have questions about how it applies to your particular health situation, please consult your doctor or practitioner. Affiliate Disclosure: Links to third party websites and products may be affiliate links, which means that Sara Vance may receive a small referral fee for the sales that she refers. Affiliate programs do not affect the price of the product to you. Sara Vance only recommends the highest quality supplements that she researches extensively and would or does use herself.