Dr. Will Cole, a functional medicine expert and best-selling author, dives into the complexities of modern diets. He discusses 'ketotarianism,' a mix of ketogenic and plant-based eating, and the role of fasting in achieving metabolic health. The conversation critiques over-reliance on medications for obesity, highlights grassroots efforts against artificial food dyes, and examines how processed foods impact health. Cole emphasizes personalized health strategies and the importance of informed dietary choices in an ever-evolving food landscape.
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Ketotarianism Principles
Ketotarianism offers a plant-focused, low-carb approach to the ketogenic diet.
It prioritizes nutrient density and incorporates fiber-rich plant foods.
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Ketotarianism and Jeff's Health
Jeff Krasno's health journey involved blood sugar regulation, gut issues, and leaky gut.
Dr. Cole's ketotarian approach helped him address these interconnected problems.
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Ketosis and Fasting
Fasting and the ketogenic diet both induce nutritional ketosis.
The ketogenic diet mimics fasting by using food to achieve a similar metabolic state.
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The (Mostly) Plant-Based Plan to Burn Fat, Boost Your Energy, Crush Your Cravings, and Calm Inflammation
Will Cole
In 'Ketotarian,' Dr. Will Cole presents a unique, plant-based approach to ketogenic eating. The book includes over 75 recipes, meal plans, and expert tips to help readers achieve ketosis without relying on meat and dairy. It aims to help individuals drop pounds, reduce inflammation, and enhance physical and mental performance.
Gut Feelings
Will Cole
Nicole LePera
The Inflammation Spectrum
Find Your Food Triggers and Reset Your System
Will Cole
Eve Adamson
In 'The Inflammation Spectrum', Dr. Will Cole explains how inflammation is at the core of most common health issues and exists on a continuum from mild symptoms like weight gain and fatigue to severe conditions such as hormone imbalance and autoimmune diseases. The book highlights how every meal influences inflammation and provides quizzes and practical advice to help readers identify and manage their unique inflammatory triggers. It emphasizes the importance of bioindividuality, recognizing that foods that work for one person may not work for another. The book offers a methodical elimination diet plan to help readers discover which foods are inflammatory for them and how to incorporate healing foods into their diet[1][4][5].
Intuitive Fasting
The Flexible Four-Week Intermittent Fasting Plan to Recharge Your Metabolism and Renew Your Health
Will Cole
In 'Intuitive Fasting', Dr. Will Cole presents a fresh approach to intermittent fasting, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting its significant health benefits. The book introduces a four-week flexible fasting plan, each week focusing on a different aspect of health such as resetting the body, recharging metabolism, renewing cells, and rebalancing hormones. Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of aligning eating patterns with the body's natural cycles, rather than the conventional three-meals-a-day schedule, to achieve metabolic flexibility and overall wellness. The plan includes over 65 recipes and a maintenance plan to sustainably adapt fasting and feeding windows to individual lifestyles.
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Jeff Krasno
In today’s episode, Jeff welcomes back Dr. Will Cole, a leading voice in functional medicine, as he unpacks the root causes of our biggest health challenges. From the influence of Big Food to the power of “ketotarianism” and fasting, this episode explores how personalized health strategies can combat metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and chronic disease.
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