Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

In this discussion, the truth about popular protein bars is uncovered, revealing they often contain more sugar than candy bars. The host highlights the high sugar content in products like CLIF Builder's and KIND bars, both masking themselves as healthy choices. Listeners learn about the low-quality protein sources and ultra-processed ingredients lurking within these snacks. The implications for energy levels and digestion from ingredients like sugar alcohols are also explored, leaving listeners questioning their snack selections.

The podcast dives into the surprising truth about juice and soda, revealing that both contain alarming amounts of sugar. While many perceive juice as a healthier choice, it’s often highly refined and stripped of beneficial nutrients. Pasteurization leaves juice lacking in vitamins and antioxidants, while non-organic options can expose consumers to harmful chemicals. The discussion encourages opting for whole fruits or smoothies instead, to enjoy the full health benefits without harmful processing.

Discover how to enhance your sleep quality by optimizing melatonin levels. Learn about five foods that can boost melatonin, including tart cherries and kiwis, which have shown significant benefits for sleep duration and quality. Explore the importance of room temperature, ideally between 60 and 69 degrees, and the negative impact of blue light in the evening. Additionally, find out what substances and habits to avoid before bedtime to achieve restful sleep.

Supermarkets harness clever tactics to boost profit beyond product markups. They manipulate layouts, using prime locations to drive sales, especially in the 'golden zone.' Scent marketing and strategic item placement, like candy at checkout, encourage impulse buys. Labels can be misleading, often masking sugar-packed products as 'natural.' To outsmart these sales strategies, make a plan: shop the perimeter, stay mindful, and avoid shopping when hungry!

Exploring the truth about vitamin D, historical uses of heliotherapy, a 9-year study on vitamin D toxicity with no adverse effects, resistance to vitamin D benefits in research, and the correlation between low MS, cancer, diabetes risks near the equator.

Exploring secrets and tactics of the fast food industry, from marketing tricks to targeting children. Fast food chains use inexpensive, low-quality ingredients like corn-based products and factory-farmed beef. Despite the convenience, consuming fast food can lead to significant health consequences.

Learn about 7 foods to avoid, like liquid sugar and processed cheese, and discover healthier alternatives. Find out why protein bars can be worse than candy bars and how seed oil mayonnaise can be inflammatory. Explore the podcast for valuable tips on making better food choices.

Uncovering hidden sugars in 'zero sugar' foods like chips and Goldfish, which can lead to significant blood sugar spikes. High sugar diets deplete nutrient stores, causing chronic conditions like diabetes and Alzheimer's. Synthetic vitamins on processed foods cannot replace natural nutrients.

Discover how using your phone before bed can harm your sleep quality due to blue light exposure and electromagnetic fields. Learn about practical solutions like blue light blockers and reducing EMF exposure to help improve your sleep.

A discussion on the VITAL study that deemed vitamin D supplementation useless in preventing cancer and cardiovascular events, with flaws in the study design highlighted. Despite this, other research suggests promising benefits of vitamin D on autoimmune disease, cancer incidence, and overall health.