Carbs, Fats & Fiber — Understanding the Foods That Fuel Your Body & Your Healing

There was a time when I was scared of food.

Scared of carbs.

Scared of eating too much.

Scared of getting it wrong.

And if I’m being real… most of the people who walk into my office feel the exact same way.

We’ve been taught to fear the very thing God created to fuel us.

But when you understand how your body actually works — when you learn the science behind carbs, fats, and fiber — everything changes.

You stop fighting your body.

You stop punishing it

And you finally learn how to feed it.

That’s why this handout matters.

Because healing your relationship with food starts with understanding it.

Let’s break it down in the simplest, most honest way possible.

Carbs: Your Body’s God-Given Energy Source

Somewhere along the way, carbs became the enemy.

They got labeled “bad,” “fattening,” “off-limits.”

But here’s the truth:

Carbs are your body’s preferred source of energy.

Your brain, your muscles, your hormones — all of them rely on carbohydrates to function well.

The problem was never carbs.

The problem was processed, fast-digesting carbs that spike blood sugar and crash your energy.

So instead of running from carbs, choose ones that support you:

The Best Slow-Digesting Carbs for Hunger Control

• Beans

• Potatoes

• Oats

• Whole grains

• Fruit

  
  

These carbs digest slowly, keep you fuller longer, and help you stay consistent — and consistency is what heals your metabolism, not restriction.

Carbs don’t derail your journey.

Confusion does.

Let’s fix that.

Fats: The Hormone-Supporting Nutrients You Actually Need

Healthy fats used to scare me too. They’re higher in calories, so we were told to cut them out. But cutting fat is one of the fastest ways to mess up your hormones, your skin, your hair, your cycle, and your mood.

You need fats for:

• Hormone balance

• Brain health

• Absorption of vitamins

• Feeling satisfied after meals

  
  

The goal isn’t to avoid fat — it’s to choose the right kind.

Healthy Fats to Keep in Your Routine

• Olive oil

• Nuts

• Avocado

• Nut butters (measure — they add up fast!)

  
  

These fats help stabilize your hunger and keep your meals satisfying instead of leaving you searching for snacks 20 minutes later.

Fat doesn’t make you gain weight.

Overeating makes you gain weight — and fat helps prevent that.

Fiber: The Unsung Hero of Fat Loss & Gut Health

Let me tell you something most people don’t realize:

If you’re always hungry…always bloated…always constipated…always craving something…you’re probably not eating enough fiber.

Fiber slows digestion, supports blood sugar control, and keeps you full naturally.

It’s one of the simplest, most underrated tools in weight loss — and it’s almost always missing when someone is struggling.

Your Goal: 25–35g Per Day

You can hit this by eating:

• Veggies

• Fruit

• Beans

• Whole grains

• Nuts & seeds

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Fiber is not a “diet thing."

It’s a health thing

A metabolism thing

A long-term success thing

It helps you eat less without thinking about eating less — and that’s how real change happens.

Bringing It All Together (The Shredskiz Way)

Carbs give you energy.

Fats give you balance.

Fiber gives you fullness.

Together, they help you:

• Control hunger

• Stabilize blood sugar

• Reduce cravings

• Support your hormones

• Stay consistent

• Actually enjoy what you eat

  
  

And when you enjoy what you eat?

You stop sabotaging yourself.

You stop quitting.

You stop spiraling.

You heal.

This isn’t just nutrition — it’s freedom.

Food was never meant to control you.

It was meant to sustain you.

At Shredskiz Nutrition, every recipe, every meal prep, every macro plan is built around these simple truths… because healing happens when you simplify the process and give your body what it has been craving all along: nourishment.