Gastropod The Keto Paradox: Fad Diet *and* Life-Saving Medical Treatment
Aug 22, 2023
The podcast explores the keto diet's history, its medical applications in treating seizures, and its popularity among non-epileptic individuals. It discusses the origins of low-carb diets, including the influence of Robert Atkins and the controversy surrounding the diet. The rise and fall of the Atkins diet, the challenges of weight loss, and the potential harm of diets are also explored. The speakers express skepticism towards the magical powers associated with ketogenic diets and emphasize the diet's benefits for specific medical conditions. They also discuss the impact of diet culture on society and its harmful consequences.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Origins of the Low-carbohydrate Approach to Dieting
04:05 • 14min
The Evolution of Diet Trends and the Challenges of Weight Loss
18:27 • 3min
The Rise and Fall of the Atkins Diet
21:35 • 12min
Appetite Suppression and Keto's Magical Powers
33:36 • 3min
History and Medical Uses of the Ketogenic Diet
37:04 • 6min
The Effects of Diet Culture and the Potential Harm of Diets
43:14 • 3min