What Most People Get Wrong About Diabetes, with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta — The PlantWhys Podcast

✨ Episode Summary

If you’ve ever been confused about carbs, diabetes, or whether keto is really the answer—this episode is a must-listen.

Ali sits down with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta, New York Times bestselling co-author of Mastering Diabetes, to unpack decades of research and lived experience with type 1 diabetes. Cyrus shares his powerful personal story, the science behind why most diets backfire long-term, and a shocking discovery: the most antioxidant-rich food on the planet—Indian gooseberry (Amla)—can outperform medications in lowering cholesterol and blood sugar.

You’ll also learn how the right plant-based diet not only stabilizes blood sugar but supports long-term athletic performance, muscle-building, and disease prevention—without relying on animal products or excess protein.

🔍 What We Cover in This Episode:

Cyrus’s diagnosis with type 1 diabetes—and why the standard advice made him feel worse
The real reason your blood sugar spikes when you eat a banana (hint: it’s not the banana)
Why combining fats and carbs can confuse your metabolism
The surprising science behind Amla Green and its antioxidant superpowers
How to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and inflammation with one tiny scoop a day
How much fat is too much—and the magic number that helps unlock blood sugar control
Why keto works short-term... and why it may be dangerous long-term
How to get enough protein on a low-fat, plant-based diet (even for athletes!)
What Dr. Khambatta wishes he had known as a young athlete—and how it ties back to the Word of Wisdom

🔗 Links Mentioned:

💚 Try Amla Green (Ali’s favorite is the hibiscus blend): https://www.amlagreen.com/plantwhys
🧠 Learn more about Cyrus’s new coaching program, Evolution Health: https://evolution-health.co
📘 Grab a copy of Mastering Diabetes: https://amzn.to/4kD9le9
👣 Join the PlantWhys Membership: www.plantwhys.com/collection
📺 Watch simple plant-based recipes on YouTube: PlantWhys YouTube Channel

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