SUP 017: Mike Mutzel on Endotoxins, Plant-Based Ketogenic Diets, and Lectins

Welcome back to Straight Up Paleo, where Christina Rice and Kara Halderman answer all of your health questions…straight up. If you want to submit a question or comment, you can email us at [email protected] or visit our website, straightuppaleo.com. Topics: 1:45 - Introducing Mike Mutzel, a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in whole foods and plant based Ketogenic Diets. Check out his sight, High Intensity Health, for more information on him and his nutritional beliefs. He is also the author of Belly Fat Effect, a book on diet, gut health, and how to burn fat! 5:15 - Functional Medicine 5:50- Soy protein and it's issues 8:50 - Gut and soy issues, how lectins may be affecting our gut. 12:10 - Mike's thoughts on the plant paradox and moderating certain vegetables 13:35 - How pre-cut vegetables may be harmful 16:00 - Mike's thoughts on high animal fats on a Keto diet and why vegetables are important 23:15 - Endotoxins in our bodies that could be related to bacteria in meat 28:25 - Why meat quality is so important 32:02 - Mikes approach to Keto and why he thinks plant focused Keto is best 40:17 - Intuitively eating on Keto 41:09 - Sprouting and soaking nuts and seeds 42:15 - How much vegetables should we eat? 46:20 - Time restrictive feeding-who it is good for and who should avoid it 51:18 - Who should follow a Keto lifestyle and who shouldn't 54:20 - Mike on exercising and the importance of strength training 58:25 - Overtraining and how it can harm you 1:01 - Chronic cardio issues 1:05 - Mouth Taping, what is it and what are the benefits? 1:11 - Finding more on Mike on his website, High Intensity Health, at his YouTube channel High Intensity Health, and his Instagram @metabolic_mike! Christina’s latest ebook, #NoSugarNoProblems: A Lovely Collection of Paleo Sweetener-Free Desserts, is now available! This ebook is filled with 30 paleo desserts (with plenty of vegan options) that are free of all sugar and sugar substitutes – cookies, brownies, cupcakes, puddings, milkshakes, cheesecake, cream pie, and more! No sugar, no stevia, no xylitol, no maple syrup, no honey, no erythritol, no bananas, and no dates! This is perfect for anyone who is on the Candida diet, ketogenic, low-carb, diabetic, low-FODMAP, paleo, primal, vegetarian, vegan, or just looking to limit their sugar intake! You can get your copy at addictedtolovely.com under “ebooks” or at bit.ly/nosugarnoproblems. Use the code “straightuppaleo” for 20% off! Are you in the Dallas area and looking for a private holistic chef to provide you with delicious, beautiful meals?! Email Kara at [email protected] to learn more about her private chef services! If you want to snag Christina and Kayleigh’s holiday ebook, head to addictedtolovely.com or bit.ly/gratitudehhg! Use the code “straightuppaleo” for 20% off at checkout! Gratitude: A Healthy Holiday Guide for a Paleo Thanksgiving has everything you’ll need for a stress-free, delicious holiday season! There are over 20 delicious paleo recipes inside (and most are vegan), a holiday planning checklist and calendar, and a ton of written content with tips on digestion, how to deal with family drama, what to do about holiday treats, how to exercise, the holiday mindset, and more! Don’t forget to join our Facebook group, Straight Up Paleo Pals! You can find Christina at addictedtolovely.com, @addicted_to_lovely on Instagram, and on the Actually Adultish Podcast. You can also email her at [email protected] for consultations. You can find Kara at karaboutit.com, @kara_boutit on Instagram, and on the Low Carb Conversations Podcast. You can also email her at [email protected] for consultations.