Download my FREE Nervous System Guide: https://resetacademy.drmindypelz.com/nervous-system-reset?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nervous_system_reset Are carbs actually bad for you, or have we been asking the wrong question? In this episode, I'm sitting down with metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman to unpack one of the most confusing nutrition conversations happening right now. We talk about how to know how many carbs your body can handle, why your muscle mass and activity level matter, how carbohydrate quality changes your metabolic response, and why the answer may be different depending on where a woman is in her hormonal life. Ben also explains what happens to insulin sensitivity across the menstrual cycle and after menopause, why fiber matters, how he thinks about food pairing, what a CGM can tell you, and why his perspective on GLP-1 medications has evolved. In this episode: Are carbs actually bad for you? How many carbohydrates should you eat? Good carbs vs. highly refined carbs Why fiber changes the conversation Why muscle gives you more metabolic “wiggle room” Carbohydrates, blood sugar, stress, and sleep Can food naturally stimulate GLP-1? _ MORE ON BEN BIKMAN, MD The Carb Crisis Book: https://link.amazon/B096Jd0u4 Website: http://benbikman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbikmanphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BenjaminBikmanPhD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benbikman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benbikmanphd X: https://x.com/BenBikmanPhD For more resources related to today’s episode, visit the podcast episode page: https://www.drmindypelz.com/ep371 Listen to The Live Like a Girl Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Wednesday! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6j6ML4pYocMLahMODUtYt5 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-like-a-girl-with-dr-mindy-pelz/id1503897906 _ STAY CONNECTED WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmindypelz Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/resetters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mindypelz Substack: https://substack.com/@drmindypelz Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drmindypelz CREDITS: Photos: Wendy Yalom Photography Editor: Patrick Hogan _ AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER https://www.drmindypelz.com/disclaimers ***** Please note the following medical disclaimer: By viewing this video you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition. You also understand and agree that the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to your interaction with us.