Welcome back to the Down to Earth PCOS Nutrition Podcast.

In this episode, we will be talking all about plant-based whole food diet for managing diabetes. Today I’m featuring my special guest Robby Barbaro. Robby is the co-founder and author of Mastering Diabetes, an online coaching program for people with all types of diabetes that want to manage their condition through reverse insulin resistance, utilizing plant-based nutrition.

Firstly, we discuss Robby’s journey in plant-based nutrition, which began when he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 12. Therefore, as a result of his personal experience, he’s successfully managed his diabetes and helps others do the same. 

Additionally, Robby is also the Cohost of the Annual Mastering Diabetes online summit. Notably, he is also a featured speaker at Whole Foods Global Headquarters.

Mastering Diabetes is highly recommended!

Importantly, his book, Mastering Diabetes, is a great resource. Above all, I recommend it as it is backed by a plethora of scientific resources and provides a very easy to follow, step-by-step method to reverse insulin resistance. Robby gives us insight into how and why whole foods is the best method. 

Contrary to common beliefs on carbohydrates, Robby goes into the true difference between whole foods carbohydrates. Additionally, notes what his underlying principles are in Mastering Diabetes. Moreover, He gives great tips on what foods he recommends to eat.

Additionally provides insight into what a day of whole foods diet looks like in his personal life. Also, what it can look like for you, given the meal suggestions in Mastering Diabetes. Importantly, he discusses intentional nutrition logging and intermittent fasting. 

Furthermore, you’ll find that he dives into the primary source for insulin resistance and what to look out for. Moreover, he provides a great resource for you to find out if you’re insulin resistant. Lastly, make sure to check out the links below to access the resources mentioned in this episode!

What You’ll Learn on This Podcast Episode:

• The primary source is for insulin resistance
• What to look out for and how to know if you’re insulin resistant
• Whole food diet principles
• Foods highly recommended to eat
• The best method to implement whole-food plant-based diet
• Difference between Whole Foods Carbohydrates
• Keto vs Whole Foods Diet
• What a typical whole foods diet in a day looks like
• How intentional planning/eating, nutritional logging makes a difference
• Intermittent fasting & its purpose

Helpful PCOS Links:

Mastering Diabetes Book: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/book/

Mastering Diabetes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/

Find out if you are insulin resistant by taking the quiz at: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/am-i-a-candidate/

Insulin Resistance Diet- What to Eat & Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KWAgKR9JBE

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