Episode 221: The Dark Side of Keto? Jillian Michaels Debunk & 2020 Reflections

Have you seen the most recent Jillian Michaels video demonizing the keto diet? Yep, she’s at it again, throwing keto under the bus with her pseudosciency buzzwords! This time Jillian bashed keto for including too much animal protein and saturated fat, accelerating aging, disrupting the microbiome and several other misguided claims. Tune in to hear Ali and Becki debunk JIllian once again and deliver some nerdy real talk on why we still love keto!

In this episode, Ali and Becki debunk Jillian point by point, from how keto can be rich in fiber to why quality absolutely matters to why vegetable oils are a poor choice. Learn about the real anti-aging benefits of a ketogenic diet, how keto prevents oxidative damage and supports cellular health and how keto can actually support healthy gut flora. Plus hear our reflections on 2020 and inspiration for 2021.

Also in this episode:

12 Week Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program

Ali Miller vs. Jillian Michaels on Keto

The Dark Side of Keto

The Problem with Calories In, Calories Out

Fiber on Keto

The Issue with Vegetable Oils Episode 220: 3 Things That Will Destroy Your HealthAn Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity

Health Implications of High Dietary Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids

The role of dietary oxidized cholesterol and oxidized fatty acids in the development of atherosclerosis

Increased levels of oxidative DNA damage attributable to cooking-oil fumes exposure among cooks

Anti-Aging Effects of KetoA ketogenic diet extends longevity and healthspan in adult mice

Ketogenic diet decreases oxidative stress and improves mitochondrial respiratory complex activity

Antioxidant capacity contributes to protection of ketone bodies against oxidative damage induced during hypoglycemic conditions

The ketogenic diet increases mitochondrial glutathione levels

Ketogenic Diet Modulates NAD+-Dependent Enzymes and Reduces DNA Damage in Hippocampus

Impact of Keto on the Microbiome

2020 Reflections and Goals for 2021: Questions from Ali’s New Years Eve Worksheet:Best memory or experience

Funniest time

Biggest realization or lesson learned

Most grateful for/new appreciation

Thing you wanted to do but didn’t get to

Biggest surprise of the year

What do you want to release

What do you want to manifest or focus on

Resolution/Goals/Word for 2021

Life Inventory Checklist

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