Ketogeek's Podcast

In this unique podcast, we focus on female sexuality and discuss some of the challenges faced by modern women and couples as well. We talk about topics that may be considered taboo including certain fantasies explored by people and understand what is going on while highlighting ingredients that would make relationships work long term. This one's a great educational piece you definitely want to listen!

BIO:

Staci Sprout, LICSW, CSAT is a licensed psychotherapist from Seattle with twenty-four years of experience as a therapist and social worker in a variety of settings from community mental health and hospitals to private clinical practice. Since 2006, she has dedicated her practice to helping individuals, groups and couples in recovery from sex, love and relationship addictions. She conducts trainings on sexual ethics for professionals and is an experienced retreat and conference speaker. She wrote a book about her own recovery titled "Naked in Public: A Memoir of Recovery from Sex Addiction and Other Temporary Insanities." More information available at www.stacisprout.com, or you can find her videos on YouTube channel, Sex Addiction in the News.

TIME STAMPS:

7:31 – Personal story and exposure to sexual addiction

13:29 – “Screaming on the inside and smiling on the outside”

17:27 – Parenting, childhood and female sexuality

20:20 – Affirmation and validation for one’s sexuality

23:44 – What happens to female mind when exposed to porn?

28:41 – How female cybersex is different from males?

34:17 – How do you know you have a problem?

36:55 – Do you have any inspirational story to share?

40:37 – How can we create good sexual communication?

44:27 – When and how to have a sexual conversation with your partner?

47:23 – How to handle an issue when you’re partner isn’t to something you’re into?

51:53 – Where do fantasies come from?

57:41 – What are women doing these days that isn’t working these days?

1:00:22 – How do women navigate modern dating and relationships?

1:04:00 – Happiness & the problem with the princess culture

1:12:06 – How to find support among people near you

1:14:17 – What sexually intrigues a woman?

1:19:10 – How to prevent resentment over time that kills romance and sex

1:23:04 – Public safety and fear among women

1:27:37 – A discussion behind the Gillette commercial and genders

1:37:05 – Final Plugs

GUEST LINKS:

• Website: http://www.stacisprout.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stacisprout
• YouTube: Staci Sprout YouTube Channel
• Book: Naked in Public: A Memoir of Recovery from Sex Addiction & Other Temporary Insanities

Ketogeek Links:

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• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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Biotechnology is an emerging field in science that allows us to understand genetics and use them in a practical manner to potentially help humanity. This podcast delves into the journey and knowledge of Dr. Kevin Folta who has spent his lifetime researching this topic through an agricultural perspective. 

BIO:

Kevin M. Folta is a Professor inthe Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. His research program examines how light signals are sensed in plants and how different parts of the spectrum can change shelf life and high-value fruit and vegetable traits. His group also uses novel genomics approaches to identify genes related to flavor and disease resistance. An innovative new project is testing a method to create new small-molecule drugs for use in everything from plant growth regulation to MRSA. He has been recognized for his science communication efforts, speaking with public audiences, and training scientists and agricultural producers to be better communicators. In 2016 he was recognized with the prestigious CAST Borlaug Award in Agricultural Communications and was named as the Ag Pro Person of the Year. He also hosts the weekly podcast Talking Biotech (www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com). Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1998).

 

TIME STAMPS:

0:15: Ketogeek updates about flavor

8:01: Dr. Kevin Folta’s journey and back story

9:36: What is a “Gene” and “Biotechnology”?

12:20: Why does Biotech get a bad rap in the mainstream?

14:41: Explanation of GMOs/Transgenics, Genetic Engineering & Traditional Agriculture

17:14: How genetic engineering can help solve problems in traditional agriculture

19:50: How are transgenic foods approved by the government?

22:11: How CRISPR Cas9 and gene editing works?

24:28: Can you do multiple edits at the same time?

26:04: The drawbacks and critique of gene editing

28:14: Seralini Study & what if someone finds issues with biotech products?

30:40: How can intrinsic and environmental factors can impact plant development?

33:08: How light can impact plant growth, movement, flavor and aroma

39:04: Are fruits, vegetables and crops less nutritious nowadays?

42:03: The controversy of and narrative behind the “Golden Rice”

45:06: Why do people dislike Transgenic foods?

49:32: Can you make a plant walk?

51:22: What are the limitations of biotechnology?

53:09: Greatest paradoxes you’ve observed as a scientist?

57:23: “Denialism of Science and Society”, thinking critically and problems with social media learning

1:01:24: False narratives and how can couples who are about to start a family get legit scientific information?

1:10:24: The story and controversy of the “Bt Brinjal” in South Asia

1:14:06: Other technologies & the tragic controversy of “Matoke banana” in Uganda

1:18:34: Concerns with companies monopolizing and holding patents to newer biotech technologies

1:21:19: Final Message to the listeners

1:26:07: Final Plugs

GUEST LINKS:

• Website: https://kevinfoltacom.wordpress.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinfolta
• Talking Biotech Podcast: http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/

Ketogeek Links:

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• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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Are "natural" foods really "natural"? Are organic foods better? What about preservatives, tons of health and nutrition claims and strange chemicals on food and make-up labels? The reality is, everything we eat is chemicals and processed to some extent. In this podcast we make sense of all these chemicals and claims while also touch on how many health gurus and bloggers can cause serious harm by making dangerous claims about "real" and "natural" foods while manipulating consumer naivety.

Bio: James Kennedy is a British-born author and chemistry spokesperson. Kennedy is a chemistry teacher in Australia who created the All-Natural Banana poster series and founded the Sincerely, Chemicals chemistry outreach initiative in 2017, which runs live workshops with journalists and healthcare practitioners that aim to improve chemistry communications between experts and the public. Kennedy contributes to magazines, television and radio interviews to talk about chemistry-related topics with the aim of improving public perceptions of chemistry. He hosts an educational YouTube channel called Sincerely, Chemicals.

Time Stamps:

0:15 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods updates & more!

8:33 – How did you get into chemistry, outreach and battling chemophobia

11:45 – Why did you decide to write a book about Chemophobia?

13:32 – What is chemophobia and when did we start fearing chemicals?

16:43 – Are people becoming more or less acceptable of chemicals?

17:45 – Why there is no such thing as “Natural”

22:47 – How many chemicals exist in fruits and vegetables?

25:13 – How selective breeding has chemically altered fruits and vegetables and is turning them into gummy bears

28:41 – Why promoting “Real” and “Whole” food for treating medical conditions may be a dangerous idea

31:42 – How to figure out  which foods are safe to eat?

34:38 – How a famous fitness blogger caused Subway to wrongfully give up on a chemical through fear and power of social media

39:52 – Viscosity, satiety, hunger, texture, nutritionism and why foods aren’t just nutrients

47:11 – Biggest milestones in the world of Chemistry?

48:41 – Why does plastic get so much slack?

52:08 – Is interest in Chemistry declining in schools?

53:18 – Is organic food necessarily better?

57:08 – How tell what chemicals are safe in food labels?

1:00:35 – Importance of dosage and teaching the public on how to think like a chemist

1:03:54 – Are food preservatives safe?

1:06:08 – Recommended reading resources and people to follow

1:11:54 – Final Plugs

James Kennedy Links:

• Fighting Chemophobia(Book):  https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Chemophobia-marketers-capitalise-chemicals-ebook/dp/B07G6L6NT7
• Website: https://jameskennedymonash.wordpress.com/
• Sincerely Chemicals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjIYPRmQZqjByCOgOaV0_w
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesKennedyEDU

Ketogeek Links:

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
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• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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References:

• Beverage viscosity is inversely related to postprandial hunger in humans.

This is an absolute powerhouse of a podcast that cuts through all the scientific literature and provides you with information grounded in evidence. We cover topics ranging all the way from adequate protein intake, factors that dictate food satiety, caloric intake and metabolism.

Bio: Menno Henselmans is a scientist, fitness model and online physique coach. He was once a business consultant specializing in advanced statistical data analysis but he traded his company car to follow his true passion in fitness. His background is in science and statistics which inspired him to form the Henselmans PT course. He helps serious trainees attain their ideal physique. He is a published scientific author in Sports Medicine, the highest impact factor journal in exercise science, and peer-reviewer for the Journal of Human Kinetics. Experienced world class coach and speaker. In other words, he knows what he is talking about and backs it up with solid science and numbers.

Time Stamps:

0:15 - Ketogeek housecleaning, new flavor announcement & design updates

12:11 - How to understand a scientific paper

15:54 - Who are "Intermediatories", "synthesizers" and "revolutionaries"

18:00 - How to figure out which educator, writer or influencer is credible or not

20:10 - Uncertainty of nutrition science & how you can tell if a nutrition study is bunk

30:58 - What is the optimal protein intake for humans?

33:16 - Pros and cons of nitrogen balance and measuring muscle protein synthesis

36:47 - Does food processing impact the thermic effect of food?

39:40 - What does "protein" in scientific literature mean?

42:44 - Factors that drive maximum protein synthesis

47:21 - Why do you look lose muscles so quickly when you take a break from gym?

50:45 - Protein intake, gluconeogenesis and nutritional ketosis

54:31 - Discussion about food satiety & why protein is not more satiating than carbs and fats

1:07:09 - Why consuming liquid calories isn't a smart idea

1:10:49 - How to gather correct information from studies that have conflict of interest

1:18:18 - Why don't all of the extra calories you eat turn immediately into stored fat?

1:23:41 - Why there is no such thing as "metabolic damage"?

Menno Henselmans Links:

• Website & Newsletter Sign Up: https://mennohenselmans.com
• Personal Training Course: https://mennohenselmans.com/online-pt-course/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MennoHenselmans
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menno.henselmans/

Ketogeek Links:

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
• Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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References:

Article about liquidating protein and reduction in satiety

Article about why protein is not more satiating than carbs and fats

Not for the faint of hearts, this podcast critically analyzes the problems with commercialization and myths around the ketogenic or low carb diet while talking about various controversial topics ranging from raising children, parenting, gender issues, healthcare and manipulating reality and promoting false narratives on social media. We wrap it up with a philosophical converation about what drives long term happiness and the pros and cons of modern consumerism.

Bio: 

Richard Nikoley is the brain behind the blog “Free The Animal”(freetheanimal.com) which began in 2003 and as of 2018 has 4600 posts and 110,000 comments from readers. He covers a range of topics from health, diet and lifestyle to philosophy, social issues and cryptocurrency. He celebrates the audacity and hubris to live by your own exclusive authority and take your own chances in life. Free the Animal really means to free yourself to reach your best potential in all areas of your life, learn from mistakes and successes, and move on.

Time Stamps:

0:15 – Ketogeek Intro

9:08 – How did you get into health, nutrition and writing?

12:50 – “Richard Nikoley’s Ketotard Chronicles”

14:09 – Influencers you’ve found helpful in your diet journey

17:10 – Discussion on fat intake and problems with consuming isolated sources of fat

22:41 – The “All Potato Diet” and getting into deeper ketosis using it

24:21 – Problem with pushing specific macronutrients and concerns with pushing protein satiety

29:19 – Failure of using keto macro percentages for fat loss, gaining weight on keto and criticisms towards commercialization of ketogenic diets

33:01 – Potential dishonesty among affiliate marketers and influencers

36:38 – Discussion about food forms, processing, food combinations and moving beyond macronutrients

40:44 – How fat can impact glucose and insulin as well

42:08 – The curious case of nuts, calories and satiety

48:48 – A conversation about gender and hostility between men and women in society

52:19 – Issues with pushing free healthcare

58:00 – Parenting and challenges of being a male or female at our current times

1:02:15 – Manipulating social media pictures and misrepresentation of reality

1:06:29 – Discussion about fat acceptance and fat shaming

1:12:40 – Conversation about drawing the line between rights of parenting and child abuse

1:17:35 – Does human innovation and money buy you happiness?

1:22:07 – Is happiness dependent on ourselves or comparison with others?

1:24:50 – Why consumerism is a double-edged sword

1:30:30 – Final Plugs

Guest Links:

• Website: http://freetheanimal.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rnikoley
• Richard Nikoley's Ketotard Chronicles: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketotarded/
• Richard Nikoley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.nikoley

Ketogeek Links:

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
• Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
• Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up
• Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods
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• Book: "Wired To Eat" by Robb Wolf
• Book: "The Hungry Brain" by Stephan Guyenet

Our long awaited special 50th episode where we delve into the bigger picture while discussing many topics including the biochemistry of cholesterol & statins, the scientific method, philosophy, processed foods and top it off with a dose of what we can learn from evolution and how to lead a fulfilling life. This one is a GREAT episode!

Bio:

After obtaining a degree from the University of Leeds in English and Philosophy, Nick Mailer co-authored the first book in the UK on the education possibilities of the Internet. He co-founded The Positive Internet Company, UK's premier open-source managed services organisation. He also founded the Campaign for Unmetered Telecommunications. He has spoken at conferences, including the Ancestral Health Symposium and Ketofest, on the nexus of culture, technology and semiotics. Since 2010, he has adopted a paleo-ish LCHF lifestyle, to which he nevertheless applies a multidisciplinary scepticism! He lives in London with his wife, daughter and cat.

Time Stamps:

0:15 - Epic Superhero Intro

9:13 - How did you get into Low Carb?

14:23 - A philosophical perspective, paradoxes and the impracticality of certain scientific models

18:40 - How different people handle paradoxes to their knowledge

20:55 - Will we get the next Galileo or Einstein in the world of science and research?

24:38 - Paradigm shifts in modern science and repeating human patterns when confronted with conflicting knowledge

29:26 - Meaning of a statement may be a method of of its verification

32:25 - What is a "Black Swan", Cholesterol and the narrative of the Kitavans

37:15 - PURE study and what knowledge you can obtain from observational studies

39:09 - Mevalonate pathway, statins and the importance of simplifying and understanding science

44:30 - The role of cholesterol, how statins disrupt the body's mechanisms and the impact of statins on a cellular level

47:51 - Why anyone can now obtain knowledge and should embrace complexity and details

52:00 - Concerns when people outsource critical thinking on social media forums and groups

55:42 - Pros and cons of deferring to an authority and how to ground yourself in a sea of too much information

1:06:05 - Difference between the pleasure of eating and the pain of eating

1:12:08 - Human adaptations, homeostatic mechanisms, hormones and brain rewards

1:16:15 - Thinking of & troubleshooting the body as a slowly self-learning software

1:21:20 - Why using food processing in a negative connotation is a limited way of thinking

1:24:35 - A discussion about sweeteners: erythritol and aspartame

1:28:33 - The benefit of not nuking your palate with sweeteners

1:34:46 - The bigger picture, living a happy life and lessons we can obtain from evolution

1:45:44 - Final Plugs

Guest Links

• Website: http://skimmed.cream.org/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokkiedog
• Mevalonate Pathway & Statins Talk on Ketofest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aow_L6vKZyY

Ketogeek Links:

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
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• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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While the mainstream news is focused primarily on a top-down approach towards food and health aimlessly tossing around observational studies, Gabor Erdosi and even us at Ketogeek are more focused on a bottom up approach starting from mechanistic ways in which food is metabolized and impacts the body as a whole.

Bio: Gabor Erdosi has a masters in molecular biology and is the brains behind the Facebook group "Lower Insulin". Nicknamed the "Adipose Jedi", Gabor has a unique approach of delving into complexity and understanding the inner workings of the human body.

Time Stamps:

7:32 – Background, weight loss & introduction into low carb

15:18 – Learning from thousands of scientific papers & moving beyond macro and micronutrients?

18:21 – Evolutionarily appropriate foods & finding recurring themes in successful diets

22:43 – Lowering Insulin Facebook group & focusing on high quality research

26:24 – Calorie-in Calorie-Out Model, Carbohydrate-Insulin Hypothesis and leveraging various models to troubleshoot health and address root causes

32:33 – Is it ketones or foods that promote ketosis that suppress appetite?

35:45 – How food processing can impact the body at a biochemical level

43:42 – Is Insulin Resistance a bad signaling problem?

51:10 – Feedback loops and how food processing can impact its metabolic response

55:49 – Why underfeeding and overfeeding studies may have impractical implications

58:37 – Thinking of fat gain as a protective mechanism

1:07:05 – “Compartmental Storage of Fat” and fat storage hierarchy in the body

1:012:13 – How is fat burning prioritized?

1:15:48 – Mechanistic role of intestinal barrier and gut permeability

1:20:08 – Why many conditions are acute processes going south

1:20:55 – Research you would like to see

1:22:28 – Final Plugs

Guest Links

• Lower Insulin: https://www.facebook.com/lowerinsulin/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerdosi

Ketogeek Links:

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
• Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
• Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up
• Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods
• Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale
• Onnit Keto Box: https://www.onnit.com/ketobox/

Citations:

• Satiety Index Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7498104

Miriam encountered cancer when her son was diagnosed in 2007 and now uses her experience and knowledge through this tough time to help others while providing inspiration and guidance to find what works for them individually in this battle.

Bio: 

Miriam Kalamian is a nutrition educator, author, and consultant specializing in the ketogenic diet for cancer. In her work with hundreds of people, she has personally witnessed the life-changing effects of this powerful diet therapy, starting with her son's journey in 2007.

Time Stamps: 

8:41 – Miriam’s story and her son’s encounter with brain tumor

11:09 – Her conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried & Ketogenic Diet

16:34 – Coming across Charlie Foundation

19:52 – Orchestrating cancer treatment and factors that could impact tumor growth

22:42 – Care oncology and repurposing drugs

25:13 – Press-Pulse strategy of cancer cell annihilation

28:20 – How do you prioritize and add healthy routines and intervention?

34:22 – Where do you find reliable resources for cancer and keto?

42:56 – Concerns with standard of care guidelines

50:31 – Modern companies that are using alternative methods towards health goals

54:31 – Protein Intake and challenges with veganism and Keto

1:07:16 – Why aren’t we getting a grip on cancer?

1:16:34 – Why do cancers return later?

1:21:22 – What kind of research do we need more for cancer?

1:22:24 – What potential technologies or research are coming out for cancer?

1:26:19 – Message for people who are fighting cancer

1:29:53 – Final Plugs

Guest Links

• Website: www.DietaryTherapies.com
• Facebook: Miriam Kalamian
• Twitter: DietaryTherapy
• YouTube: Miriam Kalamian
• Book: Keto For Cancer, Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy

Ketogeek Links:

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
• Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
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There is so much noise about food, health and nutrition but how do you consolidate and learn from it? Above all, what kind of information is relevant and what is just clickbait fodder? In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and behind the scientific abstracts into the depth of nutritional and health science especially since we now have so many dietary protocols ranging from carnivory to veganism. This is one educational gem and a must-listen with Alex Leaf whom we can describe as the "Encyclopedia of Nutritional Science". 

Bio: 

A certified sports nutritionist and personal trainer, Alex Leaf holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University. He is a full-time researcher at Examine.com involved in updating the supplement database, editing ERD articles, and blogging about nutrition. Alex also teaches young minds about human nutrition and functional medicine at the University of Western States. He enjoys blending the scientific aspects of nutrition with the pragmatic realities of life to help others achieve their goals.

Time Stamps:

13:05 – How did you get into the world of nutrition & research?

16:08 – How can we improve nutritional education in colleges?

19:05 – What do you look at when evaluating a study?

21:25 – Explanation different types of nutrition studies. First up: What are “Case Studies”?

25:12 – Second up: What are “Observational Studies”?

28:17 – Third up: What are “Randomized Controlled Trials”?

31:00 – Fourth up: What is “Meta-Analysis”?

33:16 – Data manipulation and other red flags to watch out for in a study

38:54 – How can the general public find correct information instead of being lost in a sea of conflicting clickbait news headlines?

45:28 – What areas of nutrition research should Ketogeek focus on?

47:48 – Importance of overfeeding studies

51:36 – Should you dismiss a study because of “Conflict of Interest”?

55:54 – Why claims about “Mycotoxins” in coffee are probably junk

58:04 – What supplements work and what may be useless?

59:37 – Importance of supplement dosage and how not to waste money

1:01:32 – Black pepper and nutrient-nutrient interaction to maximize supplement effect

1:05:55 – How new supplements are created, synergy of ingredients and downside of green tea extract.

1:07:41 – What commons supplements have helpful or inhibitory effect?

1:09:46 – How can studies be improved or cost less?

1:11:23 – How strong and reliable is the evidence from app-driven data?

1:15:52 – Veganism, Carnivory and caution with anecdote driven diets

1:22:21 – Are there other diets that help with autoimmune conditions and what is “argument from ignorance”?

1:27:02 – The truth about fasting and are there any benefits to fasting when matched for caloric intake?

1:32:08 – Do people compensate for eating less during the fasting period and gain weight instead?

1:35:19 – Definition of “fasting” and does coffee break fasting?

1:37:33 – What would you do with a billion dollars and what superpower would you like to have?

Guest Links:

• Website: https://alexleaf.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aleaf45
• Examine: https://examine.com/

Ketogeek Links

• Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J
• Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D
• Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections
• Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up
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This one is a must listen and LOADED with everything you need to know about metabolism and long term health, enhancing and troubleshooting your performance as an athlete and understanding the significance of heart rate variability and glucose levels. 

Bio:

Alessandro Ferretti graduated from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in 2001 and formed Equilibria Health Ltd in 2004. With a growing team of Nutritionists and a Medical Doctor, Equilibria Health is now recognized as one of the UK’s leading providers of nutrition education. He delivers an annual series of UK wide practitioner and medical professionals postgraduate seminars, workshops & masterclasses metabolism, health and performance, and nutrigenomic. In addition, Equilibria Health Ltd also instigated an ambitious programme of clinical workshops which has been consistently well received. He has received two nominations for CAM Best Practice Award for clinical excellence.   His past work included practice from the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at 76 Harley Street, London, and at Tudor Medical Centre, in Stratford Upon Avon.  He's fascinated by the potential of nutrigenomics, HRV,  metabolism and actively research impact of food in performance and health.   Time Stamps:

8:15 - How did you get into health, nutrition and research?

13:58 – Why do athletes have elevated fasting glucose?

17:17 – Connection between fasting glucose and inflammation?

21:18 – The role of chronic inflammation in long term diseases?

23:57 – Why you should keep a tab on heart rate variability and fasting glucose

25:32 – Should I change my training or what steps do I take if my heart rate variability and fasting glucose is off?

29:27 – Very powerful factors that you can tweak to improve your health and performance

31:30 – Missing connection between food intake and physiological rhythms

34:37 – Discussion and explanation of Chronobiology

41:25 – How can you tell if a physical routine is a positive stressor or just pointless torture?

48:45 – When is it good to find evidence from human evolution and when it’s a terrible idea?

55:40 – Latest research on the impact of Ketogenic diet on high intensity performance

1:03:35 – With so many versions of ketogenic(or any diet) diets, how do I compose an ideal diet for myself?

1:10:02 – A thorough explanation of metabolic FLEXIBILITY

1:18:57 – A thorough explanation of metabolic EFFECIENCY

1:27:18 – Does insulin sensitivity increase or decrease metabolic efficiency?

1:30:16 – What is heart rate variability and why is it important?

1:34:40 – Final plugs

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