Why Keto Works for Weight Loss But Fails for Performance with Dr. Mike T. Nelson
The Energy Blueprint Podcast
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Understanding the Ketogenic Diet
This chapter delves into the ketogenic diet, explaining its principles, nutritional ketosis, and the historical context of its use for epilepsy treatment. It addresses misconceptions about dietary fats and carbohydrates, highlighting the evolving trends from low-fat to low-carb diets, while advocating for a nuanced approach to nutrition. The discussion also explores the cultural significance of carbohydrates and the metabolic flexibility of different populations, emphasizing that dietary practices are influenced by the availability of food rather than a strict ancestral template.
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