In today's episode I'm sharing the CliffNotes & takeaway of a white paper written by Dr. Philip Maffetone about the three stages of carbohydrate intolerance. To download the free whitepaper for yourself, click here. Carbohydrate intolerance not only encourages weight gain, it impairs fat loss, damages the metabolism and triggers the development of illness and disease. Most importantly, after we assess the three stages of carbohydrate intolerance, we'll talk about what you can do about it. http://primalpotential.com/199-stages-of-carbohydrate-intolerance/ 3 Stages of Carbohydrate Intolerance Carbohydrate intolerance not only impairs fat loss and reduces energy - it also predisposes you to illness and chronic disease. Dr. Philip Maffetone outlines how carbohydrate intolerance develops in the below model and then goes on to describe three stages of carbohydrate intolerance. Dr. Philip Maffetone's Model of Carbohydrate Intolerance The three stages of carbohydrate intolerance can initiate in utero, in infancy, childhood, adolescence or adulthood and get worse until we choose to make dietary and lifestyle changes to improve carbohydrate tolerance. Stages 1, 2 and 3 are detailed in the podcast so listen to the full episode to get all the details & the recommendations for making positive changes! Don't Forget to Save The Date! The first ever Primal Potential Women's Transformation Weekend is November 3-5th in downtown Nashville, TN! Tickets go on sale 7/12/16. Resources Dr. Philip Maffetone Carbohydrate Intolerance Whitepaper Stress & Fat Loss Episode 009: Carbohydrate Spillover Carb Timing Carb Strategies for Effortless Fat Loss Golden Rules of Carbs & Fat Loss