If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam bring their A-game as they always do answering your questions in Episode 31.

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Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 31:

- Should I fast after drinking alcohol to get back into ketosis quickly?

Dear Jimmy and Dr. Adam,

I´m a Brazilian Ketonian and just discovered your podcast. I’ve already listened to all of your episodes. Thank you so much for your excellent work! It has really helped me on my keto journey!

I started LCHF/Paleo four months ago and one month ago I went completely keto thanks to your podcast. My question is this: I used to have some beer (5 cans) every month and I would like to keep up this occasional cheat. Is it a good tactic to do a 24 hour fast just after drinking the beers as a means for reentering ketosis as quickly as possible? Are there any risks associated with entering a fast with alcohol still in the system?

Thank you very much from Brazil!

Marcelo

- China Faces a Surge in Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds

1. Is it possible to undereat while on a ketogenic diet?

Hi Jimmy and The Doc,

I can't tell you how much I love this podcast and look forward to it every week! My question is whether you can undereat on a ketogenic diet? I've been keto almost two years now and I started working out more, but I'm just not hungry enough throughout the day to eat any more than 1000 calories a day. I know the keto way of eating is satiating, but do I need to push myself to get in more calories? I have gained weight, been tired, and it takes me forever to heal muscle pain after a workout. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Gina

2. Do varying levels of blood sugar negate the benefits that come from nutritional ketosis?

Hi Jimmy and Doc Nally,

I have listened to all of your Keto Talk podcasts and I am always anxious to listen to the next. Awesome job you guys. Keep up the great work. I am a "health nut", not always living healthy but always wanting to learn and live the best healthy lifestyle I can. I am 52 years old, about 190 pounds and 5'10" tall. I started eating keto with intermittent fasting about 6 weeks ago and am loving it.

This week, I purchased glucose strips to start measuring my blood sugar as well, which has lead to some confusion. My glucose averages less than 81 (4.5 mmol), but on a few occasions as low as 61 (3.4 mmol) and I feel great. On the few very recent occasions that I have tested my glucose and ketones at the same time, I don't really see a "strong" correlation between the two. For instance my glucose could be at (4 mmol) and my ketones at (2 mmol); then another time my glucose still at (4 mmol) and my now ketones at (4.5 mmol).

My question is this: even though my blood ketones are at 4 mmol, am I still getting the therapeutic effects of being in ketosis regardless of where my blood sugar level is at? Is it a matter of just having the ketones present or are the benefits relative to the glucose concentration when it comes to efficacy?

Thanks again. One of your countless dedicated Ketonian groupies.

Bob from Lakeshore, Ontario Canada just south of Detroit Michigan

3. What is the best time to test for ketosis?

Hi guys,

Love your podcast. When is the best time to test for ketosis? I’ve heard somewhere a recommendation to test at the same time every day. What time would that be? Before or after meals? How long before or after a meal? Please help me understand this.

Thanks,

Michael

KETO TALK MAILBOX:

Hey Jimmy & The Doc,

In one of your recent podcasts, The Doc mentioned that you don't need to have surgery to have excess skin removed after losing a large amount of weight. Is that true for all forms of weight loss or just something with the ketogenic diet? I've lost over 100 pounds in six months going from 300 pounds to my current weight of 194—most of it happened with calorie restriction.

I still have quite a bit of excess skin and I'm wondering if a ketogenic lifestyle could have helped me avoid that. All that said, I have been on a ketogenic diet for the past several weeks and have no plans of ever stopping thanks to the raised energy levels, mental clarity and improvements to my arthritis. My biggest wish is that I discovered ketogenic diets back in February when I started this!

Thanks so much for everything you guys do. We are very fortunate to have both of you as experts in this field.

Karl

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 31
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get a full selection of ketogenic-friendly foods at OneStopKeto.com
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the 2015 Ketonix breath ketone analyzer from Ketonix.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Get truly Ketogenic wine delivered to you from Dry Farm Wines
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- China Faces a Surge in Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
- HELP KEEP KETO TALK ON THE AIR: MAKE A DONATION HERE

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam return with more keto Q&A just for you in Episode 30.

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 30:

- Will the body ever be able to handle more carbs and protein again after eating ketogenic for a period of time?

Love the show. I'm catching up on all the past shows and just finished Keto Clarity. I've transitioned from 20 years eating a low-fat, high-carb vegetarian diet. My body fat crept up to 35% and I've tried cutting calories, cutting fat, cutting dairy and never achieved the lean body I'm after…plus I was hungry all the time. I switched to Paleo for the last year at about 60g "net" carbs per day but didn't lose weight.  Now I realize I was consuming too much protein for me and 60g net carbs is also too much. I suffered from TERRIBLE sugar cravings and I'd succumb and end up binging on candy for a day then feel bad about it.

Now I've been following a keto diet of 80% fat, 14% protein and 6% carbs for the past 3 weeks. I have zero sugar cravings, but I'm not yet fat adapted. Fortunately, you've armed me with the knowledge that this will take several weeks so I'm being patient and sticking with it! I understand that the body can be mysterious and tricky. So my question is this—will my metabolism alter itself throughout the years in a way that will make it harder and harder for me to stay in ketosis long-term? In other words, does the body ever evolve to have lower thresholds for carb/protein intake after years of being ketogenic that would subvert my best efforts to maintain ketosis?

Thanks for all you do!

Joe

- A LOW-CARBOHYDRATE KETOGENIC DIET COMBINED WITH 6 WEEKS OF CROSSFIT TRAINING IMPROVES BODY COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE

1. What is the perfect percentage of fats while on a ketogenic diet?

Jimmy and The Doc,

I love listening to you and your insights on this way of eating! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful knowledge. I've been doing keto for 2 months now and was wondering if there is a suggested percentage of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat that you would suggest that should make up my % for the day? It seems like I'm very high in saturated fat and low on the others. I’ve heard from others online that it should be 20% saturated and 80% poly/monounsaturated fats. What say you?

Best in Health,

Angela

2. Is there a keto-friendly IV solution when you are in the hospital?

Hi Jimmy and Doc Muscles,

I'm a subscriber, and listener since Episode 1. About a month ago, I had an emergency hospitalization with my gall bladder. I’ve been ketogenic for 18 months and getting amazing results. While I was in the hospital, they hooked me up to a glucose IV for the five days I was there. My records show my blood sugars got as high as 175. But being insulin resistant with glucose running 24/7, I suppose that's not a surprise.  I could tell I was on glucose because I got hungry and pretty much stayed hungry until I was home for a few days and eating low-carb, high-fat again.  Is there an alternative us Ketonians can ask the hospital for?  I don't suppose they make IVs of exogenous ketones or beta-hydroxybutyrate do they?

Thanks,
SiliconGraybeard
(another way of saying "old electrical engineer")

3. Can you assume you have high insulin levels based on high blood glucose and low ketone levels?

Hi Jimmy & Doc,

Have either of you measured your insulin levels directly both in ketosis and out of ketosis, to verify:
1) that your insulin levels are too high out of ketosis (i.e., hyperinsulinemia / insulin-resistant), and
2) that being in ketosis normalizes the insulin levels?

Because there are many hormones and other factors at play, it strikes me that indirect markers of insulin levels such as blood glucose and BHB levels are potentially a weak proxy, at best. It would be like assuming that everyone who is excessively tired must have adrenal fatigue, when in fact there are many other possible causes for that symptom. If you haven't done the direct testing of insulin levels for your individual cases, then are you not merely operating on educated speculation?

I fully understand that testing insulin per se is more difficult and much more expensive than testing BG or BHB. However, I am concerned that the widespread assumption of elevated insulin levels in discussions around weight, diet, carb levels, and more has become an across-the-board reflexive answer, rather than an empirically confirmed cause in individualized cases.

Regards,

Tim

- How do you determine how insulin resistant you are?

Hello Jimmy and Doc Nally,

Thank you so much for your podcast.  I have listened to about half of them and enjoy both the information and your synergy and humor. I have been on a ketogenic diet for 4 months and am happy to report I’m improving my hip to waist ratio and decreasing my disease risk factors.

I am curious how someone could determine how insulin resistant they might be?  I understand from listening that you both know you are very sensitive.  What are the indicators that help people figure this out?  And do epigenetics play a role such as the MTHFR gene mutation?

Really appreciate your message and the work you both are doing for all of us!

Sincerely,

Carrie Wolf, DC

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 30
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic-friendly Pili Nuts (Get 10% off your order with coupon code "LLVLC")
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Try the KETO//OS exogenous ketones supplement
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Get truly Ketogenic wine delivered to you from Dry Farm Wines
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- A LOW-CARBOHYDRATE KETOGENIC DIET COMBINED WITH 6 WEEKS OF CROSSFIT TRAINING IMPROVES BODY COMPOSITION AND PERFORMANCE

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam take another stab at answering your most pressing ketogenic questions in Episode 29!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 29:

- How do you handle family gatherings where non-keto food is served without disappointing family members?

My girlfriend went to her best friend’s house and her family had made a huge homemade pizza. She felt like she had to eat what was put in front of her and she made the choice to just eat the toppings. But she felt like she was going to be judged by not eating everything and thus offending these people she loves. What’s the best way to deal with this kind of situation? My girlfriend and I have been in ketosis for the past month without being kicked out and I think the social aspect of eating this way is the hardest aspect of being successful.

Thank you again,

Troy

- Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate

- Does the kind of carbohydrate you consume matter in limiting your intake while pursuing ketosis?

Hi Jimmy and the Doc! A carb is a carb is a carb...or is it?! I have been following keto for about a year now and have actually seen a large number of my friends join in and start eating ketogenic as well. However, we have found that there is a slight difference between us. Some of us have noted and realized that we are so insulin resistant that we keep need to keep our carbs around 20g daily while others of us can consume upwards of 40g and still be in ketosis. One person in our group has stated that eating carbs, whether it is from sugar or bread or vegetables, all turn turn to sugar in your body. So she claims she can fulfill her 35g of carbs by eating M&Ms if she wants to and it will still process in her body the same as if she were eating 35g of vegetables. I'm not sure that I believe this but I am curious what the implications are on the body when eating simple carbs like sugar, fake sugars, and flour vs. getting them from complex sources such as leafy greens and other types of low-carb fruits and veggies.

Thanks so much for taking the time to answer!

Carli

- Could eating a ketogenic diet act as a preventative or therapeutic treatment of cataracts?

Hello Jimmy and Doc,

I have this friend who recently found out she has a little cataract in her eye. Had she started keto earlier in her life, could this have been prevented?  Can ketosis actually help slow down the growth?  And is there any connection between your diet and eye health?

Thanks for all you do!

Jocelyn

- Is it detrimental to fat-adaptation to come out of ketosis temporarily from time to time?

Hello Jimmy and the Doc! Can you be fat adapted and get kicked out of ketosis? I have been keto and fat adapted for over two years. I have lost 108 pounds and I lift heavy. Sometimes when I overdo the protein or eat enough berries to increase my carbohydrate intake, I measure my blood ketones four hours later and they’re 0.2 -0.4. Then it takes me 12- 24 hours to get blood ketones back above 1.0 mmol again.  So, am I still keto-adapted? Do I need to be worried about getting kicked out of ketosis like this? 

Mary

- How does someone with hyperinsulinemia deal with lower ketone levels?

Hi Jimmy and Dr. Adam,

My wife suffers from hyperinsulinemia and struggles to maintain a blood ketone reading of 0.6 mmol using a combination of intermittent fasting and eating within a 4-5 hour window. Her blood sugar reading average 4.4 mmol/L (80 mg/dl). From my personal experience, I know she’s not feeling the full effects of higher ketone readings such as mental clarity. Do you guys have any strategies for boosting these lower ketone readings in the presence of hyperinsulinemia?

Great show you guys! We enjoy your hard work and keto passion.

Thanks,

Simon from Australia

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 29
- Start tracking your health markers for FREE at HeadsUpHealth.com
- Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic-friendly Pili Nuts (Get 10% off your order with coupon code "LLVLC")
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the world's first and best low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic bars at GetAdaptBars.com
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam deliver some thorough answers to the most pressing ketogenic questions in Episode 28!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 28:

- Does a ketogenic diet lead to cardiomyopathy?

I came across this reference that suggested that a ketogenic diet had been associated with cardiomyopathy: http://www.neurology.org/content/54/12/2328.short

I wonder if you and the Doc have any thoughts on this. Thank you for your great podcast.

Barry in the UK

- NuSI-funded Study Serves Up Disappointment for the Carbohydrate-insulin Hypothesis of Obesity

1. Why is diet soda bad on keto and what can I drink instead?

Hi Jimmy & The Doc,

I have been following a ketogenic lifestyle for almost a year—and there’s NO going back! Since last summer I have improved my health markers and lost 35 pounds (with 50 more to go) and have NO cravings. But my weight loss has stalled out since Christmas and your various podcasts & periscopes keep me inspired to NEVER eat the carbage on a regular basis again. One thing that still plagues me is my diet soda habit. Nothing else “hits the spot” like my Diet Dr. Pepper and I seriously need help in forming a strategy to get rid of the stuff. What exactly is so harmful about the diet sodas and how might that affect my weight loss on keto? What can I drink instead that might hit the spot since I’m not really a coffee or tea drinker.

Thanks for your help!

Kathy

2. Does a ketogenic diet lead to insomnia and how can I overcome this?

Hi Jimmy and Adam,

Thank you for all your work in endorsing the keto way of living! I am having issues with maintaining ketosis due to insomnia, a racing mind, and loads of energy at bedtime. I've been Paleo for 3 years now but am still struggling to lose belly fat. I need to drop at least 8kg (18 pounds) to be at my ideal weight and I haven't eaten bread, pasta, rice, sugar, fruit or sweet drinks for over three years. But I’m still struggling to lose that weight.

My question for you guys is how do I overcome the insomnia that seems to be caused by being in ketosis? I love my mental clarity and energy when in keto but it doesn't last long because of the insomnia. I have tried 1/2 teaspoon of honey, 600 mg magnesium glycinate, and 1500mg L-Tryptophan at bedtime but all to no avail.  So I end up having a piece of my Paleo bread (10g of carbs) at 2am so I can get to sleep. I’ve always been a good sleeper before attempting a ketogenic diet.

Any suggestions in overcoming this would be great.

Anna

3. Would former contestants on The Biggest Loser be able to heal their bodies on keto?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I’ve been reading a lot about the former contestants on The Biggest Loser gaining back their weight and messing up their metabolism even more than before they went on the show. Would these people benefit from eating a ketogenic diet? If they are constantly struggling with hunger, I would think eating low-carb, high-fat would be invaluable to them because it will satiate that hunger.

I read the description of what one of them was eating for breakfast: "one egg and two egg whites, half a grapefruit and a piece of wheat toast." No wonder he's so hungry! He's basically eating sugar for breakfast. I would be hungry about 20 minutes after eating that and never feeling satiated. Why has no one recommended a ketogenic diet to them?

As for their slowed metabolic rate, I am not sure what to think. Is that something they can overcome or reverse? Or is it permanent? Does that happen to everyone who tries to lose weight or only those who take the very extreme and unsustainable approach The Biggest Loser takes which I would think would be massively stressful to your body and soul? How does that work and can what you eat to improve your metabolism?

Thanks so much for any insight you can provide.

Clara

KETO TALK MAILBOX:
Hello Jimmy and Doc Nally. First I wanna say I listened to about 10 episodes today. I am so into what you guys are doing here. I was diagnosed as hypothyroid four years ago and recently diagnosed as diabetic with a fasting blood glucose of 254. I started keto in April and I’ve already gotten my A1c down to 6.1.

I've been checking my blood pressure and my readings have been over 150/90 several times. I can feel my arms and feet get numb throughout the day and I'm freaking out. When I eat half a grapefruit and tested again, I had two readings under 120/60.

Am I doing something wrong with keto? I listened to several podcasts episodes and couldn't seem to find any information about blood pressure side effects. When I test with Ketostix, it shows I am in ketosis. My blood sugar has not risen above 100 mg/dL, so why is my blood pressure so high?

Thank you!

Cee

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 28
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Find your local Costco store in America to pick up a copy of The Ketogenic Cookbook
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic-friendly Pili Nuts (Get 10% off your order with coupon code "LLVLC")
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Try the KETO//OS exogenous ketones supplement
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Get truly Ketogenic wine delivered to you from Dry Farm Wines
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- NuSI-funded Study Serves Up Disappointment for the Carbohydrate-insulin Hypothesis of Obesity

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam blaze through a bunch of listener questions in Episode 27!

Here’s are the 12 questions Jimmy and Adam answered in this special Keto Talk Mailbox Blitz extended podcast in Episode 27:

- Testimonial from someone who learned his lesson why it's important to stay ketogenic all the time

Hey Jimmy and Doc,

Just listened to your new Keto Talk podcast and what a great show you guys do. You mentioned pancreatitis in a recent episode and I wanted to share an experience I had with this. I cheated on the diet with lots of carbage and sugar. The next day I experienced an acute inflammation of the pancreas. It wasn't a full blown case of pancreatitis but it was painful and lasted a few days. It also felt like I was having some gallbladder pain. My lipase level was 40 which was still within normal but still high. I can see how someone who was prone to this could easily have a severe reaction resulting in hospitalization. I have decided being on the ketogenic diet isn’t something to play around with. Now I'm all Keto all the time. I guess insulin resistance stays with me even though I lost a lot of weight. Thanks for taking on the tough areas and having great topics that are relevant in the real world. Thanks for your podcast!

Faithful Ketonian,

Jonathan

- Three-decade study confirms saturated fats are bad for health

1. Is increased testosterone from a ketogenic diet a bad thing for women?

I think I heard Doc Nally say that going on a ketogenic diet increases testosterone in response to someone asking if ketosis can promote muscle building.  But isn't increased testosterone less than ideal for women because it promotes the development of PCOS? Or is the increase in testosterone levels while in ketosis only something that happens in men?

Christine

2. Why am I still struggling with low energy and low ketones after months of being in ketosis?

Hey Jimmy and the Doc, I am a 40-year old woman and I have been in ketosis for 5 months now. I believe in this way of eating, but am still struggling with spells of low energy and low ketones. I really want to experience the endless energy and mental clarity that everyone talks about. My ketones remain around 0.5 mmol and never higher. I still don't feel great on keto like I had hoped. On a positive note, my cravings have now gone, but I really want to feel better. Do you think I just need to give it more time for my body to adjust? I loved Keto Clarity and love this podcast. Thanks for your help!

Michelle in the UK

3. Can being in nutritional ketosis above 1.0 mmol cause painful headaches?

After 12 weeks on keto, I have only lost 15 pounds and 2.5% body fat. While I’m not pleased with this slow progress, I’m even more concerned with the massive headaches I get when I go over 1.0 mmol on the blood ketone meter. What is it about ketosis that could be causing these headaches?

Thanks for your great podcast!

Melody

4. Do artificial sweeteners and stevia raise insulin?

Hi Jimmy and The Doc,

Thank you for all the brilliant advice on your Keto Talk podcast. I like to listen to your shows frequently and they really keep me motivated in a world that thinks I'm "keto-crazy.”

I have been on and off a ketogenic diet for about two years now and I have been back in ketosis for four weeks now. I’m determined to stick to it and have finally taken the plunge by giving up the artificial sweeteners. This means no sugar-free gum, no sugar-free sweets and the hardest thing of all for me is no Diet Coke! However, I am still using Stevia. I heard that just eating something sweet causes insulin to be released. Is this true?

I look forward to your answer.

Fozia from the UK

5. Is my ketogenic diet causing me to cramp up before and during my half marathon racing?

Hi guys,

I'm a 43 year old triathlete who's been on low-carb and keto for a couple of years to increase my endurance. I'm quite happy with my performance during training, but I am consistently cramping during my most recent races up to a half ironman distance. There are two different things I do prior to racing: 1) 12-24 hours before my race, I increase my carb intake from less than 50 g a day with 2 additional small sweet potatoes. Then I switch back to next to no carbs for the remaining 12 hours prior to racing. 2) I take 2 puffs of Ventolin inhaler as a preventer 30 mins before racing. I've had a couple of race-induced asthma attacks and they were not a pleasant experience so I tried adding the inhaler as suggested by my GP.

The issue is I'm cramping up badly even during warmups. I tried increasing my salt intake and magnesium glycinate supplement leading up in the weeks before racing. I'm concerned that it's a combination of keto and the inhaler causing these issues. Do you have any ideas for me to prevent these cramps? Keep up the good work.

Ivan from Malta

6. Is MCT oil a better fat to use on a ketogenic diet than other fats like coconut oil, cream, or butter?

Hi Jimmy and Adam,

I hear a lot of debate amongst people I know who are keto about which fat is best to use, especially in coffee or hot tea. Everyone has their own opinions about coconut oil, heavy cream, butter, ghee, MCT oil, avocado oil, etc. I am hearing from a lot of people to skip the coconut oil and use MCT oil instead. While I do have MCT and use it occasionally in tuna or on salads, now I'm wondering if I should use it everywhere and skip the other oils like coconut and avocado oil. What is you take on this for us Ketonians? Do you guys think there is an added benefit in using MCT over other fats or is is merely personal preference?

Thanks so much!

Carli

7. Why do I have a constant stomachache while I’m on a ketogenic diet?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I'm about 3 weeks into this ketogenic lifestyle and I've been experiencing a lot of stomachaches. I'm assuming this is because I came from a low-fat way of eating prior to this. Is there a way to help with the transition or is this pain just something I need to learn to live with?

Love the show and I’m looking forward to joining you guys on the Low-Carb Cruise in 2017!

Thanks!

Rachel

8. Do you have to be in ketosis to burn fat?

Thanks so much for the helpful information about keto that you discuss on your podcast. It has been a great help to me since my doctor put me on a low carb diet due to early signs of insulin resistance. I have a question that I’m still unclear about. Do you have to be in ketosis to burn fat?  I've heard a lot of discussions that you are automatically a fat burner when you consume 150g or less of carbs daily. There seems to be mixed messaging from lots of different people on whether or not you can burn fat outside of ketosis.

Thanks again for your great work!

Tina

9. Does being in ketosis lead to daily spotting and extended periods?

Hi Jimmy! Long time listener and loving the new show with Dr. Nally! I got inspired by your N=1 experiment with nutritional ketosis and went full keto improving my sleep, eliminating my cravings, and full of energy. It was a miracle diet for me and everything was perfect except for when I started to have spotting/on my period every single day. I let it go for four months because I just felt so good in ketosis. I contacted you and you connected me to Jackie Eberstein who recommended I increase my carbohydrates in 5g increments until the issues resolves itself. I didn’t want to do that at the time since I knew the cravings would come back. After seeing my gynecologist who wanted to put me on hormone medications, I instead binged on carbs and fell down that rabbit hole losing my period for the next year. Am I the only one this has happened to? Why did this happen?

You and Doc Muscles keep up the good work. You are changing lives and Jimmy you were the first low-carb person I ever listened to! Thank you for all you have done.

Mary

10. Are ketones in my baby’s breastmilk safe for her to consume? And why did my milk supply drop when I went keto?

Hi Jimmy, I’m an avid listener of all your podcasts, but I especially like Keto Talk. I gave the ketogenic diet a shot last year before I got pregnant with my second daughter and I loved how I felt on it. I had a difficult pregnancy and wasn’t able to continue the diet, but now that my daughter is 3 months old I’m ready to do something to lose the 20 pounds of baby weight that I have left to lose. I’m breastfeeding still and I just want to make sure that ketones in my body and in my breastmilk will be safe for my baby. Dr. Atkins recommended in his book for breastfeeding moms to consume a maintenance level of carbs while pregnant and breastfeeding.

Additionally, my milk supply when I started low-carb (but not ketogenic) after the birth of my first child significantly dropped. At the time I didn’t know that I needed to add salt and other minerals to my diet when reducing the carbs so that may have solved the problem. Before I go full-on ketogenic this time, I am wondering if there is anything else I can do differently to maintain my milk supply this time around. Looking around the Internet, I found this to be a common concern. Has The Doc encountered this with any of his patients?

Thanks so much you guys! Looking forward to hearing about any insights you might have.

Suzi

11. What is the impact of the supplement creatine on ketones, blood sugar, and insulin levels?

Hey guys! I am a big fan of the two of you and information you provide! I have a question today about creatine and ketosis. I lift weights 5 days a week and love it. I focus more on powerlifting than traditional bodybuilding and have seen great results the last four months switching over to a ketogenic diet. Before I dialed in my protein consumption to get into ketosis I always took two supplements: creatine and whey protein. I still take some protein right after a workout (maybe 15-20 grams) but nothing like I did before learning about protein's impact on ketosis.

With my protein consumption dialed in, I wanted to ask how the consumption of creatine impacts ketosis, glucose, or insulin levels? I typically have 7-10 grams of creatine per day. My ketone levels and glucose appear to be fine, but I still wanted to make sure there are no adverse effects I should be aware of as it relates to ketosis.

Thank you for your time!!

Patrick

12. Can I ease into ketosis as a way to avoid the dreaded “keto flu?”

Hi guys! I'm new to keto and am LOVING this podcast! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to do it! I want to start my ketogenic diet by easing into it as a way to avoid experience the pain associated with the ”keto flu." I’m looking at it like a drug addict coming off the drug they are addicted to, I’d like to wean myself off of sugar and carbs. Is there any reason why doing this would be a bad idea?

Thank you for answering my question! I SO appreciate your show!

Thanks!
Kayley

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 27
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the world's first and best low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic bars at GetAdaptBars.com
- Start tracking your health markers for FREE at HeadsUpHealth.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the 2015 Ketonix breath ketone analyzer from Ketonix.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic-friendly Pili Nuts (Get 10% off your order with coupon code "LLVLC")
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Three-decade study confirms saturated fats are bad for health

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam bring their A-game answering all of your questions in Episode 26!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 26:

- Should I limit saturated fats on my keto diet if a genetic test shows it is necessary?

I’ve followed a ketogenic lifestyle for 4 years now. My WellnessFX Cardio IQ blood test shows I have excessively high cholesterol (LDL-P 2478, Small LDL-P 498, triglycerides 98, HDL 76, hsCRP .02, Lp(a) 207, homocysteine 13.8, fibrinogen 175). Using my 23andme raw data, I discovered I'm not a good metabolizer of saturated fat. In fact, it claims that a ketogenic diet would be dangerous to my health. Will eating more fish and seafood, avocado, nuts and seeds, olives and olive oil work to deal with this while I try limiting red meats, eggs, butter, and coconut oil. I am normal weight and otherwise in good health.

Thank you!
Leonard

- FDA Approves Weight Loss Stomach Pump AspireAssist to Combat Obesity

1. Does eating healthy fats on keto make you fat?

I heard a guy named Ian Ryan from the Fearless and Healthy podcast say that eating too much healthy fat will still make you fat.  He said this on another podcast called The James Swanwick Show.  Is it possible to go too crazy on fat and still get fat? I think I already know the answer, but I am still curious.

Stan

2. Can you eat a zero-carb, high-fat diet and still be ketogenic?

Hey Jimmy and Doc,

I recently stumbled across an article about some people who switched over to a zero carb, high-fat diet which eliminated plant foods entirely. Their diet consists of almost entirely beef products rounded out by salmon, eggs, bacon, cheese and butter. My question is this: If you followed a ketogenic diet from a macronutrient standpoint, is this a sustainable way of eating. How would you be able to derive enough vitamins and minerals from the meat products that you could omit all plant foods?

Thanks,

Mike

3. What are your best tips for post-menopausal women doing keto?

Hey Jimmy and Doc Nally, thank you for Keto Talk. It’s an excellent podcast with relevant and useful information. Could you please give your top tips for us ladies who are post-menopausal and doing keto. We are a tough crowd and could use all the help we can get. 

Happy Trails!

Bernadette

- Listen to Jackie Ebertstein on the 2015 Low-Carb Cruise discussing how post-menopausal women can deal with slow or no weight loss

KETO TALK MAILBOX:
Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I am a wellness chiropractor in Southern California who has been challenged by weight and blood sugar. From listening to your Keto Talk podcast, it sounds like you and Dr. Nally believe that the ketogenic diet is a permanent way to eat.  He says that he has been eating this way for over ten years.  Having only done this way of eating for a couple months, I have no idea about the long range necessity of it for me. But it would seem that our ancestors who lived before refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup did pretty well on a diet that was much higher in carbs. To me it seems who many people like me who have a damaged metabolism are eating keto as a means to heal. But it would seem like eventually a person could go back to eating more carbs and not gain weight and not throw their blood sugar out of balance. What is your experience with people who go on the keto diet, lose weight, get off metformin, balance their blood sugar and then after awhile try eating more natural carbs like fruit and some whole grains?  Does this happen or do people just need to stay on this diet indefinitely?

Thanks for taking the time to consider these questions.  I am working my way through all your Keto Talk episodes.  They are very helpful.

Humbly,

Dr. Santokh Khalsa

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 26
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Get truly Ketogenic wine delivered to you from Dry Farm Wines
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the world's first and best low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic bars at GetAdaptBars.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Try the KETO//OS exogenous ketones supplement
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- FDA Approves Weight Loss Stomach Pump AspireAssist to Combat Obesity
- Jackie Ebertstein sharing about post-menopausal women on the 2015 Low-Carb Cruise

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam bring their A-game answering all of your questions in Episode 25!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 25:

- What are the benefits of ketosis and supplements on heart health?

Hey Jimmy and The Doc,

I’m loving the Keto Talk podcast! I’d love to hear about the benefits of nutritional ketosis on heart health? I know you already touched on this topic a little bit in Episode 8 but perhaps you can cover some of physiological effects of nutritional ketosis on the heart and related health markers. Plus, I'd be interested in hearing about the cardio-protective value of supplements such as Mg, CoQ10, and others, on top of a nutrient-dense diet for us Ketonians.

Cheers guys! You rock!
Peter

- High cholesterol 'does not cause heart disease' new research finds, so treating with statins a 'waste of time'

- Can I get the benefits of ketosis without actually measuring ketones?

Hi guys,

I've been doing low-carb, high-fat since July 2015. I don't measure my ketones so I'm not really sure I'm actually in ketosis. But I have adhered to the diet dialing in my macronutrients making sure I average around 30 gram of total carbohydrates daily. Will I still receive the benefits of keto even if I possible don't get into ketosis often or ever?

Love your show, I listen every week!

Debbie

- Can a ketogenic diet help with hot flashes?

Hi Jimmy and Adam,

I’m enjoying your new podcast and was wondering if my hot flashes should go away with a keto diet. I’m sure I’m not alone in asking this question, so I look forward to your answer. Thanks guys!

Carol

- Is being in ketosis right for someone with gallstones?

Hi Jimmy and Doc Nally!

I’ve been following a keto diet for a few months now and feel great. I’ve read Keto Clarity and listen to all of your Keto Talk podcasts. My question about my brother who is overweight and eats the SAD diet. A recent trip to the ER led to the discovery that he now has gallstones and the doctor is recommending removing his gallbladder all together. This raised my curiosity about how a ketogenic diet would affect his gallbladder. Is it possible that starting keto for him right now while he still has his gallbladder could help the gallstones or make them worse? I’ve also researched that fasting can increase gallstone production due to the decreased need for bile during the fasting period. Because many of us Ketonians intermittent fast as part of our lifestyle, I’m concerned this could be a problem for my brother as well.

Thank you so much for taking the time to review my questions!

Sincerely,

Rachel

KETO TALK MAILBOX

Do you know if there is a relationship between very low-carb diets and Candida gut bacteria? I am suspecting I may have Candida and I have read online from people like Chris Kresser and Paul Jaminet that my very low-carb diet could be an issue. They make the claim that Candida feeds off the ketones. My diet is not necessarily ketogenic, but I’m sure I generate more ketones than the average person. So I’m not sure if the diet aspect would even affect me. My blood ketone levels are around 0.3 on average, which is below the level of nutritional ketosis (I can’t cut my protein as much as a ketogenic diet requires). This information is out there on the Internet and I’d love to have your take on this topic.

Thanks!
Grayson

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 25
- Get your FREE jar of Nutiva Coconut Oil from Thrive Market
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the 2015 Ketonix breath ketone analyzer from Ketonix.com
- Start tracking your health markers for FREE at HeadsUpHealth.com
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- High cholesterol 'does not cause heart disease' new research finds, so treating with statins a 'waste of time'

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam drop more keto knowledge with you in Episode 24!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 24:

- Is there any such thing as too high ketone levels?

I have been strictly keto for almost 3 weeks (between 75-85% fat, around 5% carbs and between 10-15% proteins). I’m a bit concerned because my ketones levels have been between 4.5-6.3. And my glucose levels are 53 and 80.  My purpose in being ketogenic is to lose weight. As I understand it, if we go over 3, then you can’t lose weight. But, is this dangerous? How can I be between 1.5 and 3? Should I eat less fat? Should I eat more carbs? My eating schedule is eating in the morning (usually 1 can of sardines in olive oil and tea with 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of coconut oil). Then, around lunch or a bit later I eat fat again (usually 2 tbsp) and then eat at night. I do not count calories and eat until I’m satiated. Thank you for reading my mail and your response. It is great to have someone that I trust to ask my questions. It gives me courage.  

Anabel

- Diet lacking in zinc is detrimental to human, animal health

1. Is a ketogenic diet safe for the elderly?

My mother is 75 and in pretty good health overall. High blood pressure medication and about 25 pounds heavier than she would like. Is keto safe for this generation?

Craig

2. What are the effects of drinking alcohol on ketosis?

I like to drink a couple of gin and club soda in a nightcap (i.e., not sugar filled drinks). Is this okay?

Thanks,
Jeff

3. Can a keto approach work even if you can't exercise?

I have recently developed a heel spur on my right foot and arthritis in my hips. Only being 50, this is very discouraging as I have been exercising regularly the past 4 years to help keep my weight and size down. I am not able to do this now. Will this eating plan help with arthritis and enable me to still lose weight even though I am more sedentary?

Thank you!
Monica

KETO TALK MAILBOX

I would like to get Doc Nally’s input on Dr. Chris Masterjohn’s talk at PaleoFX this year. Chris discussed the impact of long-term low-carb diets on the sex hormones and thyroid hormone via the role of insulin on these hormonal pathways. He outlined that insulin plays a significant role in the production of thyroid and sex hormones in signaling to the body that we are in a sufficient state of energy to be reproducing. This is why he believes there is great risk of low sex hormones on long-term low-carb nutrition. Any thoughts?

Here’s the link to his podcast (23:30): http://blog.cholesterol-and-health.com/2016/06/the-daily-lipid-podcast-episode-11_2.html

Stephanie

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 24
- Start tracking your health markers for FREE at HeadsUpHealth.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the world's first and best low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic bars at GetAdaptBars.com
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Get truly Ketogenic wine delivered to you from Dry Farm Wines
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Diet lacking in zinc is detrimental to human, animal health
- Dr. Chris Masterjohn's concerns over long-term low-carb on thyroid and sex hormones

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam address a disturbing list of adverse reactions to a ketogenic diet claimed by a prominent member of the Paleo community in Episode 23!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 23:

- Why did I lose weight fast in my face, but not in my stomach on a ketogenic diet?

I have been in ketosis for about 5 weeks. Basically my face fat is a lot less than my body fat.  So i still have a nice sized gut but my face is pretty skinny. A lot of paleo are experiencing this as well. I’ve heard some people have meaty faces and some have more boney (maybe genetics). Koreans seem to have a nice big fat face and like 0% body fat, how are they doing this?! People in my life, friends and family are saying I'm too skinny, but it's my face not the body.  wondering if Doc Muscles has any ideas…maybe mineral deficiency or protein too low? I'm 80% fat, 15% protein and 5% carb, calories are anywhere from 1300-2000. How can I make my face fatter?

Thanks Jimmy!

Tim

- Responding to each of the so-called adverse reactions to a ketogenic diet listed by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne in this Facebook post, with detailed answers to the following claims:

Gastrointestinal disturbances (diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, constipation, GERD)
Inflammation risk
Thinning hair/hair loss
Kidney stones
Muscle cramps or weakness
Hypoglycemia
Low platelet count
Impaired concentration/cognition
Impaired mood
Renal tubular acidosis
Nutrient deficiency
Disordered mineral metabolism
Poor growth in children
Skeletal fracture
Osteopenia/osteoporosis
Increased bruising
Sepsis, infection, bacteria overgrowth
Pneumonia
Acute pancreatitis
Long QT intervals
Cardiomyopathy
Shift towards atherogenic lipid profiles (including hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia)
Heart arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction,
Menstrual irregularities and amenorrhea
Death

We get into the deep specifics about why Dr. Ballantyne's conclusions about low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic diets she believes are based on strong scientific studies have major flaws in them and why most of the research she cites simply does not apply to the general population. This is one Keto Talk episode you are NOT going to want to miss!

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 23
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the world's first and best low-carb, high-fat, ketogenic bars at GetAdaptBars.com
- Get your FREE jar of Nutiva Coconut Oil from Thrive Market
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the 2015 Ketonix breath ketone analyzer from Ketonix.com
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Dr. Sarah Ballantyne's anti-ketogenic post on Facebook
- The Paleo Mom blog post: Adverse Reactions to Ketogenic Diets: Caution Advised
- The Paleo View podcast: Episode 140: The Danger of Ketogenic Diets
- Dr. Nally's blog response to Dr. Ballantyne's blog post against ketogenic diets: Much Ado About Ketosis: Are The Adverse Effects Really That Adverse?
- RELATED PODCAST: The Livin' La Vida Low-Carb Show #868: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne Challenges The Wisdom Of Low-Carb Diets For Women

If you are interested in the low-carb, moderate protein, high-fat, ketogenic diet, then this is the podcast for you. We zero in exclusively on all the questions people have about how being in a state of nutritional ketosis and the effects it has on your health. There are a lot of myths about keto floating around out there and our two amazing cohosts are shooting them down one at a time. Keto Talk is cohosted by 10-year veteran health podcaster and international bestselling author Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" and Arizona osteopath and certified bariatric physician Dr. Adam Nally from "Doc Muscles" who thoroughly share from their wealth of experience on the ketogenic lifestyle each and every Thursday. We love hearing from our fabulous Ketonian listeners with new questions--send an email to Jimmy at [email protected]. And if you're not already subscribed to the podcast on iTunes and listened to the past episodes, then you can do that and leave a review HERE. Listen in today as Jimmy and Adam drop more keto knowledge with you in Episode 22!

Here’s what Jimmy and Adam talked about in Episode 22:

- Why did I feel drained, exhausted, and weak when I started eating ketogenic?

I got in ketosis and stayed there for a solid month testing with the Ketonix breath analyzer, blowing consistently yellow and red, with an occasional green. I felt drained, exhausted, and weak for a whole month.  I used the KETO//OS product and ate good fats and moderate protein.  I used sea salt often hoping that would help. What was I doing wrong?  In order to get through my busy days and start feeling good again, I upped the carbs knocking me out of ketosis.  I'm still low carb, but not ketogenic.  I have energy again.

Debbie

- Death rates higher when meats are eaten daily, study says

1. Does being in ketosis repel mosquitos?

Hi Jimmy and Doc Muscles,

So, I sort of recall hearing somewhere someone said that mosquitos like "sweet" people.  That is, people with lots of sugar in their blood.

Would that mean that they wouldn't like people in ketosis? 

Is there any research out there on the topic?

Thanks!

Jocelyn

2. Will consuming nuts negatively impact your keto-adaptation?



3. Does staying ketogenic make you more intolerant to starchy/sugary foods?

Hello...help please! I eat around 40 carbs total and from veggies each day, and have had improved health and stable weight and mood for two years doing so; my Paleo trainer (intelligent, thoughtful guy) advises me to eat tubers some each week so that I will be "metabolically flexible"- so my body is accustomed to burn both glucose and fat easily; he says I'm losing my ability to burn sugar easily by being consistently low carb.  He says just as my body had to learn to be fat adapted....now it is not "sugar adapted", and this is making me even more intolerable to starchy/sugary foods...equating to less overall health. Have you heard of this "flexibility factor"?  Can you and Doc Nally address this in a podcast soon.

Love your podcasts….thank you much!!

Cyndi

Plus, don't miss our featured listener question from this week's featured Keto Talk Mailbox e-mail at the end of the show:

Hi Jimmy,

Does Dr. Nally have any experience with normal weight patients who are perimenopausal or menopausal age who adopted a ketogenic diet to alleviate the hormone rollercoaster and to head off the potential weight gain that often happens during that time of life?  I wonder how a diet that is great for fertility in women of childbearing age could also be good for older women in which increased fertility and higher estrogen levels increase their cancer risk.  Any thoughts would be most appreciated.  Keep up the great work!!! 

Best regards,
Annie

Here are the new iTunes reviews of Keto Talk this week:

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 22
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: Get the KetoCalc app to support your ketogenic lifestyle
- SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:Get truly Ketogenic wine delivered to you from Dry Farm Wines
- Start tracking your health markers for FREE at HeadsUpHealth.com
- Jimmy Moore from "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb"
- Dr. Adam Nally, DO from DocMuscles.com
- Death rates higher when meats are eaten daily, study says