Your body has two fuel systems—and you've probably been stuck on the wrong one your whole life.

Ben Nordemann, founder of Go Keto, joins us to break down the ketogenic lifestyle in the most digestible way possible (pun intended). If you've ever wondered why you feel tired, foggy, or can't lose that stubborn belly fat, this episode is your metabolic wake-up call.

What You'll Learn:

1. The two fuel systems: glucose (from carbs) vs. ketones (from fat)
2. Why constant snacking creates "glucose poisoning" and insulin resistance
3. The magic number: Under 30g of carbs = your body switches to burning fat
4. Why your brain PREFERS ketones over glucose (and what that means for brain fog)
5. Keto flu is real—but it's temporary and manageable

Mind-Blowing Fact: Babies are born in ketosis. This isn't some trendy hack—it's how our bodies were designed to function.

The Metabolic Health Connection: High carbs → High glucose → High insulin → Cells close the door → Body stores excess as fat. Keto breaks this cycle.

Three Ways to Measure Ketones:

1. Urine strips (cheap, fast, less precise)
2. Breath meters (one-time purchase, no ongoing cost)
3. Blood testing (gold standard for accuracy)

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:32 What is the Ketogenic Diet?

05:33 Keto and Metabolic Health

06:08 Understanding Insulin Resistance

08:59 Macronutrients in the Keto Diet

11:53 The Benefits of Ketosis

14:02 The Keto Flu and Transitioning

1. Electrolytes

17:33 Restoring Electrolytes on Keto

18:27 Avoiding the Keto Flu

19:40 Keto for Women: Hormonal Considerations

22:16 Long-Term Keto and Transitioning

29:07 Measuring Ketosis: Methods and Tools

1. urine sticks
2. breath measurements
3. blood tests

31:49 Go Keto: Products and Services

1. Use Code: SFHPOD at check out for 10% off your purchase

34:32 Conclusion and Future Topics

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Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health Coach