Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

The #1 Worst Weight Loss Advice (Doctors Still Get It Wrong)

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Dec 22, 2025
Discover why common weight loss advice is failing many. Learn how low-calorie, high-carb diets can harm your metabolism and insulin levels. Dr. Berg discusses the importance of reducing carb intake and fasting methods for faster results. He emphasizes avoiding sugary snacks and suggests walking after meals to burn sugar effectively. Explore the benefits of animal protein and how simple changes, like apple cider vinegar before meals, can enhance digestion. Uncover the truth about calorie counting and hunger management to truly tap into fat loss.
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ANECDOTE

Clinician With Extensive Anecdotal Success

  • Dr. Eric Berg DC cites over 8,700 success stories and 30 years of practice as his experience basis.
  • He references 5,000 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars to support his credibility.
INSIGHT

Why Calorie Restriction Backfires

  • Lowering calories and practicing portion control often triggers hunger and metabolic adaptation that opposes weight loss.
  • Dr. Eric Berg DC explains the body becomes more efficient and harder to lose weight from repeated low-calorie dieting.
INSIGHT

Insulin Blocks Fat Use

  • Low-calorie, high-carb diets raise insulin and prevent using stored fat for energy.
  • Dr. Eric Berg DC says raised insulin forces the body to rely on dietary glucose instead of fat reserves.
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