DeepSummary
This podcast episode features an interview with Eric Edmeades, the author of the book 'Post Diabetic,' which explores a revolutionary approach to reversing type 2 diabetes. Eric discusses the evolutionary underpinnings of sugar cravings and how modern dietary patterns have disrupted our natural ability to manage sugar. He emphasizes that fluctuations in blood sugar levels can lead to various health issues, and maintaining stable levels is crucial.
Eric introduces the concept of recognizing our internal dialogue between the 'food angel' and 'food devil,' which influences our eating decisions. He shares insights from his transformative nine-week plan, which guides individuals through incremental adjustments in psychology and nutrition to achieve long-term health goals and potentially reverse diabetes.
Throughout the interview, Eric challenges conventional narratives surrounding diabetes and highlights the profit-driven motives of the food and pharmaceutical industries. He encourages listeners to adopt a more conscious approach to their relationship with food and to reclaim control over their dietary choices.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Type 2 diabetes can be reversed through a comprehensive approach that addresses the evolutionary, psychological, and nutritional aspects of sugar cravings.
- Recognizing and understanding the internal dialogue between the 'food angel' and 'food devil' is crucial for making better eating decisions and achieving 'food freedom.'
- The food and pharmaceutical industries play a significant role in perpetuating unhealthy eating habits and the misunderstanding of diabetes as a 'lifestyle disease.'
- Gradual, incremental changes in behavior and nutrition, as outlined in Eric's nine-week plan, can lead to long-term health improvements and potentially reverse diabetes.
- Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is important, but occasional spikes are a natural part of human metabolism and should not be feared.
- Personal responsibility is key in reversing diabetes, but it should not be viewed as solely an individual's fault due to the influence of external factors.
- Understanding the evolutionary context of sugar cravings can help individuals better manage their relationship with food.
- Challenging conventional narratives and profit-driven motives is essential for reclaiming control over one's health and well-being.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If this week you hear a little voice saying that to you, everything in moderation, or just one, or you deserve it, then pop me a note on Instagram and tell me that you spotted the food devil. Because once you've seen that, then you have just opened up a moment of consciousness, and you've made a very powerful step toward what we call food freedom.“ by Eric Edmeades
- “When you're a strong, independent woman and you've got someone who's trying to take that away from you, it becomes deep, deep, deep rooted. So from that point forward, I was on a mission, and I was hell bent to figure out what I could do to get my power back.“ by Marie Butler
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Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John R. Miles
3/27/24
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I had the honor of discussing groundbreaking insights on type 2 diabetes with Eric Edmeades on the latest episode of Passion Struck. We delved into the revolutionary concept of reversing diabetes and the impact of sugar addiction on our health. Eric is the co-author of the compelling book “Postdiabetic: An Easy-to-Follow 9-Week Guide to Reversing Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes.”
Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/eric-edmeades-keys-postdiabetic-transformation/
In this episode, you will learn:
- The evolutionary underpinnings of sugar cravings and their relevance in modern dietary patterns.
- The detrimental effects of chronic fluctuations in blood sugar levels and strategies for maintaining stability.
- The significance of recognizing and understanding the internal dialogue between “food angel” and “food devil” in making better eating decisions.
- Eric’s transformative nine-week plan for reversing diabetes and achieving long-term health goals.
All things Eric Edmeades: https://ericedmeades.com/
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