Life By Design Podcast

#223 Cutting The Fat On The Ketogenic Diet


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You really can't ignore it any longer.   If you've been paying any attention at all to the fitness and nutrition world, you will have likely heard the term 'keto' or Ketogenic Diet.   Seemingly overnight there is a whole new buzz word in nutrition and many companies, celebrities and products are jumping on the 'keto' bandwagon.    But... What is the Ketogenic Diet? Should you do it? How is it different from other diets and products on the market? Is it safe? Can it shortcut my results?   These are the fun and interesting questions that you need to answer before you can make a full decision on what you should do.   Every time we hear of such a massive trend that is spreading quickly, the contrarian inside of us wonders what's going on and it's legit or just hype. The whole thing reminds us of Mark Twain's' quote: "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect."   So we did...   What we covered:
  • Physiology 101. What is a ketone, how does your body make them, are they good for you, and what the fuss is all about?
  • The absolutely most important factor in determining if 'keto' is something that you should try? HINT: It has nothing to do with food.
  • Is 'Keto' something new, or has this idea been around for some time and is just experiencing a new windfall?
  • What we already know about ketosis and how it affects your body.
  • Is 'keto' different from Eat By Design? If so, how?
  • What about 'keto' supplements...are they helpful?
  • Strategies for achieving a ketogenic state.
  • Is this a good plan for a lifetime?
...more
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Life By Design PodcastBy Dr. Jamie Richards and Dr. Kresimir Jug discuss health, performance, paleo, crossfit, training, boosting your energy, fat loss, diet, exercise and positive thinking.

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