ZOE Science & Nutrition cover image

ZOE Science & Nutrition

The keto diet uncovered: The truth about fat vs. carbs

Jan 19, 2024
13:54
Snipd AI
The podcast discusses the keto diet and its potential health benefits, including improved blood sugar control and weight loss. It also explores the challenges of maintaining the diet long-term and the importance of fiber and essential nutrients. The hosts debunk myths and address misconceptions about the keto diet. They suggest a balanced approach with reduced added sugar and refined grains may be better for overall health.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • The keto diet involves consuming low levels of carbohydrates and high levels of fat to induce ketosis, which may lead to weight loss and reduced appetite.
  • Following the keto diet can be challenging and may cause side effects like the 'keto flu,' requiring strict adherence to carbohydrate restriction and fat consumption.

Deep dives

The Ketogenic Diet and Its Origins

The ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet, has been around since the 1920s. Initially used as a treatment for epilepsy in children, it has gained popularity as a diet for the general population as well.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode