Here's a different take on what we've learned about Keto diet, this doc offers ways to do it without animal food if one wishes.
Going into Ketosis with high fat and low carb causes a process called autophagy, whereby the cells clean themselves up eating up the bad actors...pretty cool.
Fasting of all kinds does the same thing, as well as lower inflammation
We spend some time with intermittent fasting that will give you a good idea on some of the options
We talk about how to do the keto thing with mostly plant foods
Dr. Cole suggests perhaps Earl Grey Tea while fasting because it has the oil Bergamot that reduces anxiety, inflammation and promotes autophagy as well
Bergamot essential oils can be used as well.
Intermittent fasting also builds hormones and increases human growth hormone production
Insulin resistance is explained clearly and its connection with plaguing of the arterial walls
Dr. Cole gives his numbers where he would like to see his patients present in blood tests:
Triglycerides less than 100
Fasting Glucose less than 90
A1C less than 5.4
Highly sensitive C Reactive Protein less than 1
Homoscystine levels less than 7
Insulin Resistance is the number one cause of atherosclerosis
Test blood sugar at home before eating and then two hours after eating should be back to baseline
We get into all the autoimmune issues, often with low grade vir