Jane and Nick chat with nutritionist Margo White, on the hot topic of what happens when we eat carbohydrates. Learn about when it's OK to eat carbs and perhaps when to lay off them. Also Jane reveals her passion for the croissant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Nick's midlife crisis continues with more modifications to his vehicle
  • Jane has another frugal tip: babysitters club
  • Optimal health
  • What happens in our body when we eat starchy carbohydrates
  • When are the best times to eat carbs
  • Why it is hard to loose weight when eating carbs
  • Health implications of eating too many carbs
  • Some good alternatives to carbs
  • Intermittent fasting

Margo recommends:

  • Brene Brown with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle Podcast

Margo's low carbohydrate breakfast ideas:

  • Chia pudding and berries
  • Seeded porridge
  • Eggs, avocado, mushrooms and asparagus or leafy greens
  • Frittata filled with vegetables
  • Leftover dinner for breakfast.

Click here for her low carbohydrate, high fat and protein porridge recipe.

You can find Margo White @ Margos_Wholebodynutrition

You can find Nick Conquest @ Gardenvale Chinese Medicine

You can find Jane Ferguson @ Acupuncture Fitzroy

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