Should you eat carbs or should you not? That is a common question we see not only in BariNation, but also everywhere we look on social media. Today we have Bariatric Registered Dietitian, Andrea Luongo on the show to share the truth about carbs. We discuss what carbs are, what role they serve in our bodies, and which are best for the bariatric journey. She discusses how to utilize different types of carbs and why whole foods are so important. Lastly, she talks about why self talk and self trust are essential when it comes to eating. Tune in, and don’t forget to join us in the BariNation Membership Community or become a Patreon Supporter, where we continue all of our conversations with bonus episodes!

We are excited to announce that Andrea has joined our panel of experts in BariNation and will be leading monthly nutrition classes! She is such a wealth of knowledge, we cannot wait to hear her first talk.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:50] Andrea introduces herself.
[7:34] Why do carbs get such a bad rap in our world?
[12:12] Is it ok to have lower carb intake after surgery?
[15:42] How does our body utilize carbs?
[18:39] Why is fruit such a feared carb?
[23:06] Why are whole foods so important for our diet?
[30:32] What is emotional hunger?
[32:20] April shares about her challenges being on a GLP-1 and eliminating the hunger desire.
[37:09] Why does self talk and self trust matter?
[40:53] Learn how to get more access to Andrea through our membership and Patreon!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Carbs are the body’s preferred source of energy and are necessary to keep our body from using muscle mass.
Your body needs all macronutrients - protein, fat, and carbohydrates. If it is missing one, it will have to utilize the other and then you’ll be under feeding certain parts of your body and cells, or your body won’t be able to create certain cells.
It’s not about doing everything all at once at the same time, perfectly. It’s about learning these things as we go and implementing them and experimenting along the way to see what works for your unique body.
You are ok to eat, it's about a balance, and not a perfect balance. Start to learn your carvings and it’s ok to have carbs, just learn which one your body is asking for.

RESOURCES:

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GUEST RESOURCES:

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Dietitians of Dallas

BIOGRAPHY:

Andrea Luongo is a Registered Dietitian with 16 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings from ICU burn units to hemodialysis centers and currently outpatient Nutrition Counseling. Andrea is the founder of Dietitians of Dallas, a private nutrition practice focusing on preventative health and improving relationships with food.

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Ep 221 - The Truth About Carbs: A Bariatric RD’s Perspective with Andrea Luongo