Most people don't get into trouble with desserts because of sugar.
They get into trouble because of context.

In this episode, Nate breaks down how he eats sweets, baked goods, and desserts without wrecking his energy, digestion, or body composition. This isn't rigid nutrition science or a fat loss "hack." It's a practical framework he follows about 70 percent of the time that works extremely well in the real world.

You'll learn why eating dessert in isolation is the biggest mistake people make, how insulin really works as a nutrient traffic signal, and why pairing carbs with protein leads to very different outcomes than pairing carbs with fat.

Using the green lights metaphor, Nate explains how carbs raise insulin, why insulin doesn't choose what gets stored, and how controlling what's already circulating in your body changes where those calories end up.

The episode also covers the best times to eat dessert, including post workout and pre workout scenarios, plus what to do in worst case situations when dessert is happening no matter what. Nate outlines simple pairing strategies that reduce damage, improve recovery, and keep food from turning into a stressor.

This episode is for anyone who wants to enjoy sweets without guilt, stop fearing carbs, and start eating like their body is a system instead of a morality test.

Key topics covered:

• Why dessert itself isn't the problem

• The green lights metaphor for insulin and nutrient storage

• Why carbs plus fat is the worst pairing

• Why carbs plus protein works better

• Best and worst times to eat sweets

• The 70 percent rule for sustainable eating

Carbs don't decide what gets stored.
They decide how fast things move.