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Welcome to the last episode of the Ketogeek Podcast. Creating successful businesses is a challenge but will it be a fulfilling and rewarding experience? How can you focus on things that matter while being productive, enjoying hobbies, giving back to the community, and having a family all at the same time? Ian shares his lifestyle and business journey and how he can make it all work and reconcile it with all the highs and lows in his life. Subscribe to our new "Energize, Explore, Enjoy" podcast on your favorite podcast platform.  Bio:  As the Vintner, Ian Devereux is responsible for everything from vine to bottle at Smith Devereux Napa Valley. He began his career in the wine industry as the Wine Country Director for 7x7 Magazine, where he launched and authored 7x7's dedicated Wine Country page and developed multi-platform marketing campaigns for over 200 wineries. After traveling the world learning and writing about wine and winemaking, he co-founded Smith Devereux (first vintage 2012). In 2014 Ian accepted his current role as Wine Director for Modern Luxury's San Francisco Magazine where he works with writers to support wine countries around the globe, sponsors and hosts celebrated events, including the Humanitarian Awards, the Napa Valley Film Festival, and SF Magazine Best of Wine Country. He is active in several local charities, makes philanthropy and giving a part of everything he does, and plays rhythm and lead guitar for High Noon Band. Time Stamps 0:24 The theme of this podcast 1:10 Sponsor message 1:50 Ian's backstory 3:50 How did you evolve past the "American Dream"? 6:00 The biggest obstacles you faced?  7:40 How did you form meaningful connections during your business career? 9:56 What kept you up in life when you were feeling down? 12:45 If you were to take a troubled friend to a bar, what would you say to them? 14:46 How do you wear so many hats and keep everything balanced in life? 17:20 How did you get into the wine world? 21:05 Why did you get so involved in philanthropy and public mental health? 24:14 The challenges of externalizing something very internal 27:43 How can I give back to the community? 30:17 What is one life-changing experience you've had? 34:03 Who were the key people or things in your life that influenced you much? 37:43 Sponsor message 38:50 Do you have any consistent habits that you'd like to share? 43:23 Were there things in the past you'd like to change? 44:50 What is your final message to the public? 46:11 How can people find you?  Links Energize, Explore, Enjoy Podcast: Energize, Explore, Enjoy Podcast by KG Food Company & Energy Pods Ian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_devereux_white/?hl=en Ian's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iandevereuxwhite Smith Devereux Winery: https://www.smithdevereux.com Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KG Food Company

Fentanyl poisoning, drug overdose, and mental health are growing problems in the United States with each year more and more youth being victims of these social issues. In this podcast, we talk to the founders of the Michael Leonardi foundation and the parents of Michael Leonardi who lost his life to fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Please help support their cause and help raise awareness of this matter.  BIO: Mona Leonardi is the co-founder of the Michael Leonardi Foundation, a bay area non-profit organization dedicated to raising illicit fentanyl awareness in communities across the north bay area.  After losing her son, Michael on February 24, 2020, at the age of 20 to fentanyl poisoning, she started the foundation, along with Michael's father and sister, to be Michael's voice and the voice of those lost to fentanyl poisoning.  Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin, is taking the lives of young Americans at an alarming rate at the hands of drug trafficking organizations and dealers.  The number one cause of death in the U.S. for ages 18-45 is fentanyl. Mark graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and is originally from Long Island NY.  He started a career in the hospitality industry working for iconic hotel companies such as the Four Seasons, the historic Shoreham Hotel in Washington DC, the world-famous Hotel del Coronado, and the Claremont Resort and Spa before starting his own company planning large-scale corporate events nationwide.  Currently, Mark is the general manager of a tour company with offices in Napa and Sonoma Valleys while he is not working on the Michael Leonardi Foundation.  His daughter Julia is a student at UCSB, and he also has a three-year-old son, Samual, who keeps him busy but very happy.  He also thinks about and misses his son Michael daily.  Mark's goals are to help spread the word about the dangers of fentanyl poisoning and help keep our children safe. TIMESTAMPS 1:39 What are Ketogeek and Energy Pods? 11:43 Dangers of bad processed information 14:13 Guest bios 17:06 The back story and problem with fentanyl poisoning in the United States 21:27 What really stood out for you when you looked into the case of fentanyl poisoning? 22:48 Is fentanyl poisoning a new trend or something that's been going on for a while? 30:39 How are drug cartels marketing these drugs to dealers and the public? 35:22 History of fentanyl and why do we even have fentanyl in our drug supply? 37:37 How much fentanyl is used in medicine and how toxic is it? 39:30 What does fentanyl overdose in a person look like? 44:03 Is there a disconnect between colleges and the influx of opioid poisoning? 47:23 What are fentanyl test strips? 50:35 Is the DARE program or any drug awareness programs currently active in schools? 52:26 Why is fentanyl starting to dominate the drug market? 54:59 What kind of apps and social media tools are drug dealers using to target kids? 59:31 What can be done about fentanyl poisoning awareness? 1:04:20 How do you talk to youth about fentanyl poisoning and drugs? 1:07:56 How do you talk about your kids about fentanyl poisoning and drugs? 1:11:55 Who can you talk to if you have problems with drugs? 1:14:44 Do you have an important message for the public? 1:16:32 Final plugs PLUGS Michael Leonardi Foundation: Michael Leonardi Foundation | Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Facebook: Michael Leonardi Foundation | Facebook Instagram: Michael Leonardi Foundation (@michaelleonardifoundation) • Instagram photos and videos ALDEA: Welcome - Aldea Children & Family Services (aldeainc.org) Ketogeek Website & Shop: KetoGeek | Official Site

BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity about existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS 2:00 Ketogeek and Energy Pod plugs and updates 13:31 Refresher on what food is? 17:01 What is the Energy Pod Framework 19:04 What are satiation, satiety, and Energy Compensation? 22:41 What are foods that will favor fat gain? 26:58 How we think of sugar differently 30:46 What are foods that will favor fat loss? 37:05 What kind of foods are not going to have a major impact on energy intake? 41:15 What kind of foods will favor weight normalization? 56:54 The mindset behind the Energy Pod framework 59:32 Misconceptions about food addiction 1:04:20 Questions regarding the framework 1:06:55 How do you handle complex meals and foods? 1:01:39 Can foods be 'hyperpalatable'? PLUGS Ketogeek Website & Shop: KetoGeek | Official Site

In this powerful and extremely loaded episode, we deep dive into the myths surrounding plastics and bring you the scientific facts about plastics when it comes to foods, sustainability, and much much more! Prepare to have your mind blown! BIO Dr. Chris DeArmitt is a luminary in the fields of polymers, functional fillers, innovation, and the environmental aspects of plastics. The Fortune 100 come to him for breakthrough solutions to complex technical problems. He is an award-winning speaker with innumerable publications and patents in addition to the books Innovation Abyss and The Plastics Paradox. The Plastics Paradox is the first book to present the science which dispels the myths about plastics and the environment. Media appearances include CBS 60 Minutes, BBC, and Sky News. Dr. DeArmitt is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, and a Chartered Chemist. TIMESTAMPS 1:41 Ketogeek and Energy Pod plug and updates 14:53 How did you start your journey into plastics? 16:29 What are misconceptions about and concerns with plastic degradation in the body? 17:35 Should people be concerned about plastic degrading in the body? 18:55 How do plastics get approved for use in the food industry or functional uses? 20:17 What are some common misconceptions about plastics among the public? 21:19 How is plastic greener than glass and paper? 24:14 What about plastic packaging and food-safe plastics? 25:49 What's the story behind BPA? 27:21 What happens to food-safe plastics if you ingest them? Are microplastics and toxins build-up a concern in the body? 29:35 Do plastics cause harm to birds and turtles? 32:09 What can normal people with busy lives do when you start hearing plastics are bad for you? 33:50 Where did all the fear against plastics begin? 36:45 How do plastics decrease waste? 40:54 Why is plastic despised in the modern world? 45:08 What industries were completely changed by plastics? 47:10 What are some great innovations in the polymer world? 52:03 What do activists think of you? 53:44 What makes something “sustainable”? 56:00 What about other materials in the food industry we consider safe could be harmful? 58:50 Were there instances where plastics did cause actual harm and how was it handled? 1:03:04 Are biodegradable polymers better than traditional plastics? 1:04:55 A brief summary of our discussion 1:09:06 Final plugs LINKS Plastic Paradox: Home - Plastics Paradox By Chris DeArmitt Phantom Plastics: Plastic Materials Consultant | Expert Polymer Consulting Services (phantomplastics.com) 20 Minute Video on Plastics: The Great Plastics Distraction Part Two 2021 Ketogeek Website, Shop Energy Pods: KetoGeek | Official Site

In this episode, we talk about the beginning of the non-GMO movement, sensationalism in the modern world, the collapse of Sri Lanka due to shifting to organic farming, GM research, sensationalism, and activism. BIO: Dr. Channa S. Prakash is Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Tuskegee University where he is also a professor of crop genetics and biotechnology. Dr. Prakash's research expertise is in genetic improvement research on food crops of importance to developing countries. His lab was among the first to develop genetically modified sweet potato and peanut plants and conduct pioneering genomic studies on the peanut. He has been actively involved in enhancing societal awareness of food biotechnology issues around the world. He serves as Editor-in-chief of the journal GM Crops &Food. Dr. Prakash is the winner of the prestigious 2015 Borlaug CAST Communication Award, as according to CAST, he has “arguably done more than anyone else in academia or industry to promote agricultural technologies that can help feed the world's growing population.” He was also recognized by Huffington Post as among the Top 30 social influencers in biopharma and biotech. He has an active presence on social media (@agbioworld) TIMESTAMPS 1:28 Ketogeek, Energy Pod intro 5:11 Social, wine pairing, and culinary experiments with Energy Pods 8:02 The world's tastiest S'mores 10:55 Future events for us 15:08 Dr. Chana's biography 17:00 Importance of why scientists need to be more vocal with the public 22:56 Where did the anti-GMO movement begin? 24:48 The food scare and the mad cow disease connection 29:45 Did the anti-GMO activists get anything right in their critique of GM crops? 33:06 How can new students and academics sift through bad information in the Information Age 36:36 How do combat needless sensationalism in the modern world? 39:31 How Sri Lanka collapsed due to the complete shift towards organic farming 47:28 Did the scientists in Sri Lanka push back against this catastrophe? 50:25 How can influencers, key figures in society, and intellects help the public on this matter? 55:51 How can normal people find relevant information in the modern information age? 1:00:41 The difference between how activists and government handles the failure of scientific catastrophes 1:05:06 How did you create GM sweet potatoes and peanuts 1:08:27 Final plugs LINKS: Dr. Channa Prakash Twitter: Channa Prakash (@AgBioWorld) / Twitter Ag Bio World: AgBioWorld - Supporting Biotechnology in Agriculture Ketogeek Shop, Newsletter & Website: www.ketogeek.com

In this episode, we look at the top food, health, and nutrition myths that we've come across and discuss them in detail. From half-truths to explaining the context to fallacies, we talk about it all here.  BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS 2:05 What is Ketogeek and the latest updates on our innovations 10:48 Our new vision with Ketogeek and understanding of "processed information" 18:12 Do calories matter? 21:21 Is protein the most satiating macronutrient? 25:48 Are seed oils toxic? 30:22 Will keto or low carb lead to fat loss? 35:42 Do non-nutritive sweeteners cause you to crave calories? 41:30 Are sugar and fat toxic? 46:05 Are processed foods bad? Are only real and whole foods good? 52:28 Are natural and organic foods better for you? 58:43 Is cooking from scratch the healthiest way to eat? 1:07:39 Are foods addictive? 1:14:07 Should you not eat anything grandmother can't recognize? 1:18:47 Deep discussion about fear and bad information on social media LINKS: Shop, Newsletter & Website: www.ketogeek.com  

In this very in-depth podcast, we take a deep dive into the history and science of GMOs and pesticides within the food and agriculture world. We discuss some misconceptions and important concerns raised against their use.  BIO Dr. Liza Dunn is an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist with a long-standing interest in global health. After completing her toxicology fellowship at NYU in 2006, Dr. Dunn returned to Washington University in St. Louis and started an ACGME accredited fellowship in Medical Toxicology. Over the following ten years, Dr. Dunn became increasingly involved with global health and humanitarian relief projects. She organized a relief mission to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, started the scholar track in Global Health for the Washington University Division of Emergency Medicine, and is one of the Global Health Scholars for the Department of Internal Medicine. Over the years, Dr. Dunn began to realize that in order to have a sustainable impact on global health, there needed to be an effort to focus on creative ways of addressing malnutrition and insect-borne illness, two of the most commonly encountered public health problems in developing countries. With that in mind, Dr. Dunn started working as the Medical Affairs Lead for Bayer, a global seed and chemical company with innovative technology that has great potential to remediate malnutrition. Dr. Dunn has lectured nationally and internationally on a diverse range of topics in medical toxicology and global health. TIMESTAMPS 1:00 Latest event for Ketogeek 2:24 Ketogeek and Energy Pod information 3:40 New Infinity Series Energy Pod series 8:18 Innovative 3D printed displays for vendors and retailers 14:18 Dr. Liza's compelling story 23:09 Top misconceptions around pesticides among physicians and the masses 24:16 Are there thousands of unregulated chemicals in the market? 27:31 Is the way we produce food responsible for modern chronic disease(eg. diabetes, cancer, heart disease etc.)? 32:09 What changed your mind regarding pesticides and chemicals in the food supply chain? 36:35 History and deep explanation of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides 40:45 Should I be concerned about pesticide residue on produce at a grocery store? 57:38 What about the concerns of pesticides creating resistance towards those pesticides? 1:07:11 How do you decide whether to use GMOs or pesticides in a certain environment? 1:10:11 The general perception of GMOs in the world 1:16:36 How can consumers learn more about GMOs and pesticides? 1:19:39 Final plugs PLUGS GUEST: Twitter: Liza Dunn (@DrLizaMD) / Twitter Bayer Website: Bayer – Global Home | Bayer global HOST: Ketogeek: KetoGeek | Official Site

In this much-awaited podcast, we talk to Mark about his fat loss using the 'Twinkie Diet' experiment and address any concerns regarding modern processed foods.  BIO Professor at Kansas State University. Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, PostDoc in geriatric nutrition. 15 minutes of fame for "Twinkie Diet" - with appearances on CNN, Fox News, Doctors, NPR, Sottish/British Radio, and several local TV and radio programs. Research grants and publications in areas of metabolism, body composition, sports nutrition, and diabetes. TIMESTAMPS 9:43: Guest introduction 12:09 How did you get into food science and nutrition? 18:50 How did you conceive the “Twinkie Diet” experiment? 22:00 Concerns with a study showing processed food causes increased energy intake 24:35 How was your experience with legacy media after the “Twinkie Diet”? 30:48 The politics of being a scientist and ties with industry 36:40 Were you tracking calories when on the processed food diet to lose weight? 39:55 What did you eat during the experiment? 44:40 Processing and enhancing nutrient bioavailability 49:19 Were you consuming liquid calories during the experiment? 56:00 The gap between food science, agriculture, and health 1:00:29 What can future nutritionists and food scientists do to navigate the modern world of processed information? 1:07:24 An unpublished study and discussion about food cues 1:11:06 Why don't we have studies that show how food processing can be used to improve modern foods? 1:14:54 Do packaged foods have low-profit margins? 1:16:14 How does inflation impact food costs? 1:20:02 Mark's battle with brain cancer 1:23:57 What was your experience with being exposed to cancer? 1:27:35 The bigger picture and why processed foods are integral to the modern world 1:32:44 Final plugs GUEST LINKS Twitter: Mark Haub (@Haub_KSU) / Twitter Facebook: Prof Haub's Diet Experiments | Facebook Faculty Page: Mark D. Haub (k-state.edu) YouTube: Mark Haub, PhD - YouTube KETOGEEK LINKS Website: KetoGeek | Official Site Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

In this episode, we re-visit the topic of seed oils, polyunsaturated fats and critically look at the ancestral approach towards health.  BIO Nick is a former student of Human Nutritional Science and Linguistics and studied at the University of Manitoba. He currently works as a blogger, content creator, and nutrition science communicator, and has also contributed work script-writing for HumanOS as well as beta-testing for Cronometer. Nick is also the sole creator of the Nutri-Dex, a novel nutrition ranking tool designed to score hundreds of foods according to the personal nutrition goals of the user. TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 Ketogeek and Energy Pod information 7:30 How the topic of seed oils ties with Energy Pods 9:50 The problem with modern health communities online 12:40 Nick Hiebert introduction 15:53 How did you get into nutrition? 18:20 Why are some people able to stay thin when they ‘can eat anything?' 23:19 How did you start getting into the seed oil debate? 30:12 What is a meta-regression analysis? 31:18 What are some common claims made against seed oils? 31:47 Does oxidation of Polyunsaturated fats lead to heart disease? 38:41 What if Polyunsaturated fats were replaced with saturated fats or monounsaturated fats in the same mechanism? 43:08 Does Polyunsaturated fats cause obesity? 49:13 Do Polyunsaturated fats lead to cancer? 55:00 What does it mean to be sunburnt? 59:58 What do you do with anecdotal benefits of an intervention? 64:22 Do seed oils disrupt hormones? 66:05 Do seed oils cause fatty liver disease 72:09 What else contributes to fatty liver disease? 76:16 Discussion and critique of the ancestral approach towards food and nutrition 90:09 ‘Reductio ad absurdum' and naturalist fallacy in nutrition 94:17 Would you write a book? 96:58 Aren't most rodent studies showing benefits of keto using Polyunsaturated fats? 99:57 The practical value of observational studies 103:32 Why and when epidemiology can be good evidence 107:20 What do you do when a news headline says, ‘blueberry makes you live 5 years longer? 110:20 What other resources can a person read regarding polyunsaturated fats and health? 112:43 Final plugs GUEST LINKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Nutrivore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenutrivore Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/thenutrivore Discord: https://discord.com/invite/rDFYJMCCmM Nutri-Dex: https://www.the-nutrivore.com/nutri-dex KETOGEEK LINKS Website: KetoGeek | Official Site Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

Edie is a competitive angler who loves the outdoors. She is also a mother and works full-time. In this episode, we learn how she is able to chase her passions while overcoming some of the very dark parts of her life.  BIO: Edie Wilkinson is a tournament angler from Indiana who lives the outdoor lifestyle while being a mother.     TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 Ketogeek introductions 7:11 Guest introductions 10:30 How did you get into competitive fishing? 12:38 How can you get started into fishing? 13:54 How do you find a place to fish? 15:00 How does your normal day look like as someone who is passionate about fishing? 17:54 What do you listen to while fishing? 19:06 What is your routine like during fishing competitions? 20:46 Do you compete alone or as a team? 22:55 Do you like competing solo or as a team? 25:58 What did you learn from your most recent fishing? 29:55 What do you want to do long term in life? 32:29 How do you start pursuing things you are passionate in life? 34:00 How do you talk to your family and kids when it comes to adopting a new outdoor lifestyle? 38:55 How long do competitions last? 40:15 How do you win a fishing competition? 46:36 What are some challenges modern women face these days? 47:52 How did you get into motorbike riding? 50:24 Where would you travel to if you had unlimited money? 55:00 How do you cook fish as someone who fishes? 56:06 What does your family think about your fishing passion? 1:00:58 What are some of the most memorable experiences you had? GUEST LINKS: Instagram: Edie Wilkinson (@bass_queen83) KETOGEEK LINKS: Website: KetoGeek | Official Site Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

In this podcast and the first of four parts, we talk about the basics of food and nutrition science by breaking down everything we know about food into its individual components. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS: 1:45 What are Energy Pods? 7:43 Series introduction 10:37 Introduction to nutrition science? 11:35 What are macronutrients? 12:33 What are carbohydrates? 14:00 What are simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, and sugar alcohols? 15:55 What are fats? 16:56 What are saturated, trans, and unsaturated fats? 19:21 What are proteins? 22:20 What are calories? 25:05 What are micronutrients? 25:45 What are vitamins? 26:23 What are minerals? 27:59 Introduction to food science 29:15 What are flavoring components in food? 29:49 What are volatile and non-volatile flavoring compounds? 37:59 What are natural, nature-identical, and artificial flavors? 41:28 What are the different types of tastes? 43:21 What gives food sweet, umami, sour, spicy, bitter, and salty taste? 52:37 How is spiciness measured? 54:18 What gives food its smell? 57:15 What gives food color? 1:00:06 What is 'enzymatic browning'? 1:03:35 Impact of temperature in food: Maillard Reaction & Caramelization 1:06:50 What kind of food textures exist? 1:10:11 What are bioactive stimulants? 1:14:25 What are food additives and preservatives and what kind are used in foods? 1:18:57 What are antinutrient components in food? LINKS: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

Thor Hanson is back on our podcast to talk about how various living things have adapted or are impacted by changes in climate. We look at it from a mechanistic way while exploring various narratives in nature and the environment. BIO Thor Hanson is an author, Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and an independent conservation biologist. He received his bachelor's from the University of Redland, master's from the University of Vermont's Field Naturalist Program, and doctorate through the University of Idaho. He consults various conservation groups and government agencies while he has also co-hosted PBS Nature series American Spring Live and has been a guest on many programs from NPR's Fresh Air to On Point, Science Friday, The World, The Splendid Table, and Book Lust with Nancy Pearl. He is the author of the books Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, Buzz, The Triumph of Seeds, Feathers, and The Impenetrable Forest, as well as children's illustrated favorite, Bartholomew Quill. He has won many awards and distinctions such as John Burroughs Medal, Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science, three Pacific Northwest Book Awards, and more. His articles have appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Times of London, Los Angeles Times, The American Scholar, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post. TIMESTAMPS   1:19 4 big news and announcements from Ketogeek 15:50 Thor Hanson bio 17:52 Thor's back story 20:21 What made you so passionate about conservation biology 22:20 How do you distinguish from a normal or workday? 25:05 What is "Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squids"? 27:41 How did you get into writing the new book? 33.36 What is an example of how a species has adapted to climate change? 37:44 What is a species that can't adapt easily to climate change? 41:20 Is there new life where animals have moved away? 42:52 Do trees migrate too? 45:21 What can people do at home to notice changes in climate? 48:43 Given a billion dollars, where would you travel? 52:49 The paradoxical observation of bears choosing berries over salmon for food 57:28 The importance of pollination for human survival 1:01:10 The concern with Asian Giant Hornet wiping out bee population in the United States 1:05:03 When should humans intervene and when to let nature take its course? 1:09:04 The curious case of "Hurricane Lizards" and rapid evolution 1:14:41 Message to the community 1:17:54 Final Plugs GUEST LINKS Website: Thor Hanson Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squids Book: Hurricane Lizards (thorhanson.net) Book Shop Org: Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid: The Fraught and Fascinating Biology of Climate Change a book by Thor Hanson (bookshop.org) KETOGEEK LINKS Website: KetoGeek | Official Site Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

From being in shape to weigh more than 300 pounds to making world-class wines in Napa Valley, David shares his unique, inspirational, and extremely deep philosophical journey, his transformation back to being lean, and the pearls of wisdom he has acquired over these extreme highs and lows. BIO: David is a combat veteran turned winemaker living in the Napa Valley. His focus is on discovering more about who and what he is and pursuing the highest potential in all aspects of life, personal, professional, spiritual, and physical. He shares his perspective while inspiring others to have the courage necessary to live in the most honest and open way possible. He has overcome several barriers in life including his health journey from being lean to over 300lbs and then losing weight to become lean again.   TIMESTAMPS: 1:20 Updates on Energy Pods and explanation 13:30 How did you get into a health and fitness lifestyle? 16:50 What was a daily routine in the military like? 20:02 How was your transition from military to civilian life? 25:03 How did you get into the wine world? 31:21 Starting a wine business vs. working as a winemaker for a company 32:42 How tough and competitive is the wine industry? 36:38 What started your transformation and philosophies in life? 42:15 How is the Jesuit sect different from other sects of Christianity? 46:42 How did you transform your life after gaining weight and facing life-threatening health deterioration after the military? 51:45 What kept you going during these struggles? 56:31 How "Batman" inspires him to tailor his diet! 59:06 How can a society develop a moral framework? 1:04:06 How do you perceive 'truth'? 1:07:22 The connection between truth and morality 1:14:19 What is wine, types of wine, and wine as a metaphor? 1:23:11 What do you do when you're handed your first bottle of wine and want to get started on drinking wine? 1:30:06 Why smart consumerism is essential in the food and wine world 1:35:40 Poor metabolic health and its correlation with COVID and various diseases 1:41:17 Final message for the audience 1:42:33 Final plugs GUEST LINKS: Instagram: David Grega (@warriorgrega)  KETOGEEK LINKS: Website: KetoGeek | Official Site Shop Energy Pods: Energy Pods – KetoGeek

From the history to origins to varietals to various types of chocolates to the entire beans to bar process to the role of child labor, we delve deep into everything that surrounds the topic of chocolate!   BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds.   TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 Finalized Energy Pods launch 5:57 What are Energy Pods? 11:30 History of chocolate, from Mayans to the Aztecs 14:40 How Europe first got introduced to chocolate 23:45 The rise of slave labor in early chocolate harvesting 25:30 Who was the first chocolate company in the USA? 26:25 The origins of "Dutch Cocoa" 30:20 The first-ever milk chocolate 38:46 How and where are cacao trees grown? 40:43 What are the different varietals of cacao? 45:51 Beans to bar: How chocolate is made 59:12 How chocolate should be stored 59:45 Why does chocolate sometimes develop a white residue on it? 1:02:22 Difference between natural and dutch cocoa powder 1:07:47 Difference between milk, white and various types of dark chocolates 1:18:20 Nutrition and Health effects of chocolate 1:21:01 Is child labor a legitimate concern pertaining to cacao harvesting? 1:22:22 What is fair trade and is it really helpful to the farmer? LINKS: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

In this episode, we look at how the 'cooking from scratch' approach to home cooking is not a viable or nuanced solution for many households when it comes to feeding and health. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds.   TIMESTAMPS: 4:29 - What are Energy Pods and product updates? 9:05 - Why are some healthy, low carb or keto products so expensive? 14:50 - Topic introduction 18:30 - The problem with the 'cooking from scratch' mantra in the health and nutrition communities 23:00 - The unpredictability of work schedule and balancing it with family and food 27:34 - The burnout of intense cooking despite liking to cook 30:52 - Fast food and 'healthy' ingredients are not as cheap as many people think 38:32 - Not having reliable transportation and without functional kitchen and equipment 42:40 - Compromises mothers have to make to feed their families 47:50 - Problems with different family members having individual preferences in foods 50:50 - Why trying new 'healthy' recipes can be a gamble at the kitchen table 55:19 - How cooking is different in middle-class households 59:10 - How domestic tasks end up taking more time than you think 1:02:50 - Thinking of a solution outside of the kitchen 1:07:020 - How classic home food recipes have changed nutritionally 1:09:07 - How much time do men and women each spend time in the kitchen? 1:19:25 - The massive problem with food wastage in United States households 1:26:10 - What is the 'invisible' or 'unpaid' labor done at home? 1:29:49 - Our conclusions, proposed solutions and discussion on this topic   REFERENCES:  The Joy of Cooking? - Sarah Bowen, Sinikka Elliott, Joslyn Brenton, 2014 (sagepub.com)  Calories and portion sizes in recipes throughout 100 years: an overlooked factor in the development of overweight and obesity? - PubMed (nih.gov)  USDA ERS - Americans Spend an Average of 37 Minutes a Day Preparing and Serving Food and Cleaning Up Americans Cook the Least, Eat the Fastest (forbes.com) The Shocking Amount Of Food U.S. Households Waste Every Year (forbes.com) What is invisible labor? It's real and it hurts. Here's what to know. (mashable.com) LINKS: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

In this long-awaited show, we re-evaluate the digestive system as a food processing system and how various macronutrients and micronutrients, alone or in different foods, can have an impact on the body. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIMESTAMPS 2:45 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods description, and product updates 11:23 - What is food? 13:15 - What is food digestion? 15:49 - Food processing in the mouth 17:30 - Is there a difference in particle size between people when they eat food? 18:30 - What is saliva made up of and what do each of those components do? 21:45 - What are mucins in the mouth and how they help digest fats 25:50 - Food processing in the stomach 27:25 - How does stomach acid interact with food? 31:00 - How protein-based products modify the gastric environment 33:25 - Food processing in the small intestines 33:20 - Why the "Alkaline Diet" makes no sense 38:48 - The ridiculously large surface area of the small intestines 40:42 - How the pancreatic juice helps digest food 43:41 - What do bile salts do? 45:25 - Mechanical processing in the small intestines 47:00 - Understanding the bacteria in the colon 50:52 - Water and electrolyte recycling system in the body 52:33 - Difference between bioavailability and bioaccessibility of food 54:06 - Concerns with a raw fruit and vegetable diet 58:03 - Biaccessibility of micronutrients in foods 1:01:25 - Carbohydrate processing in the GI tract 1:03:10 - How resistance starch is formed, how proteins and fats influence the digestion of carbohydrates and consequently impact the glucose and insulin response 1:06:32 - Fat processing in the GI tract 1:08:35 - How does fat get digested when fat is itself insoluble in water? 1:14:25 - How different fats can have a different rate of digestion 1:16:49 - Fatty acids and fatty foods and their impact on blood triacylglycerols 1:20:57 - The influence of Milk Fat Globule Membrane on milk vs infant formula. 1:21:50 - How our body processes almonds and extracts fats from it 1:23:18 - What is "Dietary Compensation"? 1:28:10 - Protein processing in the GI tract 1:30:46 - How protein structures impact protein digestion 1:32:55 - Final remarks and conclusions LINKS: Dr. Mike Boland: Dr. Mike Boland - Riddet Institute Professsor Matt Golding: Prof. Matt Golding - Riddet Institute Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh: Distinguished Professor Harjinder Singh - Riddet Institute Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

Prepare yourself for an absolute wisdom-heavy podcast with Danny Vega as we reflect on what we have learned and what's in store for the future. A philosophical and thought-provoking episode that takes you into a very internal journey. BIO A native of Miami, Florida, Danny received his bachelor's degree in political science from Columbia University in 2004, where he played football and was a three-time Dean's List recipient. Danny earned his Master's of Science in Human Performance from the University of Florida, where he worked with the national championship men's basketball team along with the tennis and golf programs. He then went on to become the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for VCU basketball, helping the Rams to the 2007 conference champions and making it to the second round of the NCAA tournament. As a raw powerlifter, he had meet bests of 640 squat in wraps (610 raw), 400 bench, and 700 deadlifts. He has competed in indoor rowing, where he has personal bests of 1:19.9 in the 500 meters, 14.5 in the 100 meters, and 389 meters in the minute for distance—all 3 of them are Florida state records. TIMESTAMPS 0:23 - Ketogeek updates, ghee & Energy Pods 11:49 - Danny's life during COVID and how the experience changed how he thinks 19:58 - What was a huge turning point in how you thought about the whole situation with COVID and life in general? 22:00 - Have you ever done a trip? 27:40 - How can you distinguish between authoritative and inquisitive people on the internet? 35:30 - How has home schooling been going for his family? 38:38 - What are concerns you have with traditional schooling methods? 48:16 - Danny's new children's self-development book he's working on 53:54 - Are you working on an new app? 1:01:40 - How Fahad's journey as evolved as well 1:04:59 - How has Danny's mindset evolved since the start of his fitness and health journey? 1:13:25 - Mindset of giving to the world versus attaining materialistic value when it comes to entrepreneurship 1:14:45 - What's going on in Cuba, socially and politically, and its implications in USA and globally? 1:27:16 - How did events escalate downhill for Cuba? 1:33:08 - Why do we, human beings, gravitate towards celebrity pictures but not care about large acts of violence committed across the globe? 1:40:15 - Final plugs GUEST LINKS: Book site: www.unexplainableadventures.com Site: www.fatfueled.family Instagram: @dannyvega.ms KETOGEEK LINKS: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

Our last part of the 3-parter science-heavy series on the macronutrients and how they impact energy intake using a 2016 review paper. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds. TIME STAMPS 0:45 - Intro, Energy Pod and Ketogeek updates 2:24 - What is Ghee? 3:07 - What are Energy Pods? 6:03 - Topic Introduction 8:56 - Neural response to carbohydrates 10:21 - Critically looking at concerns with refined carbohydrates, “unnatural” and “hyperpalatable” foods 13:29 - Problems with blaming everything on ‘sugar, salt and fat' 17:29 - Critically looking at the science of sweetness, sugars and addiction 20:06 - Is it the sweetness or the energy component of refined sugar that may be the problem? 22:30 - Dopamine release and differentiating between food, eating and drug ‘addiction' 26:02 - Problem with using the term ‘food addiction' when it comes to being overweight and obesity 27:27 - Is it a binge eating disorder instead of food addiction? 33:24 - Neural response to proteins 34:39 - Protein dependent neural pathways and their relevance to energy intake 39:34 - Can protein be ‘rewarding' as well? 42:11 - Does protein reduce reward driven behavior? 46:00 - Amino acids can also be sweet or bitter too! 48:50 - How does umami or monosodium glutamate compare to sugary sweet when it comes to intake and preferences? 50:08 - Food motivation and brain reward after protein intake 59:24 - Neural response to fats 1:04:50 - Why do people think fat intake contributes to obesity when fat on its own tastes nauseating? 1:09:08 - Is there a connection between dopamine release and fat intake? 1:10:07 - Can you be addicted to fat? 1:13:00 - Does high fat intake during infancy correlate to more fat intake or obesity in adulthood? 1:15:17 - Is there a relationship between fat intake and brain reward value? 1:18:48 - Author conclusions on the paper 1:21:28 - Our conclusions, change of vision and takeaways from the podcast series and paper 1:24:40 - Small discussion on food architecture and structure 1:37:00 - Final plugs   LINKS: Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016) Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods

We continue our extremely science-heavy podcast by looking at how various macronutrients impact energy intake using a 2016 review paper. This show focuses on the endocrine response. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. TIMESTAMPS 0:15 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods re-launch, product information, and updates 5:57 - Delving into the endocrine response to macronutrients 8:22 - What are hormones and the end endocrine system? 10:12 - What are cholecystokinin and its role? 14:40 - GLP-1 and sweet taste receptors 15:40 - The role of cephalic phase insulin response and how substantial is it? 18:02 - What is the "incretin effect"? 19:40 - Sweet receptors and CCK 20:32 - Is there a connection between ghrelin and carbohydrate consumption? 25:08 - Are low-calorie sweeteners active in the GI tract?
 26:28 - What's the role of high fructose corn syrup and how does it impact the GI system? 28:29 - What's the role of fermentable carbohydrates and their impact on the microbiome? 33:37 - Endocrine response to Protein 37:15 - Does feeling full ensure you will lose weight? 39:46 - Does protein quality and type impact endocrine response? 44:16 - What happens when you inject satiety peptides directly into the body? 47:24 - Endocrine responses to fat 49:30 - Does fatty acid chain length impact food intake? 51:40 - Short-chain fatty acid, fermentation, and its endocrine response and energy intake 52:30 - Does saturation of fatty acid impact energy intake? 56:25 - Our takeaway & final plugs LINKS: Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016) Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In this extremely science-heavy podcast, we delve deep into the science of how various macronutrients impact energy intake and view some concepts critically using a 2016 review paper.  BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds.  TIMESTAMPS 1:30 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods update, and information 3:30 - Energy Pods new flavor update and enhanced shelf stability 6:15 - Series introduction 10:10 - Macronutrients, energy intake, and nutrition science 14:30 - Nutrition Science's journey from metabolic to endocrine to neural response to macronutrients 19:29 - Metabolic response to carbohydrates and the glucostatic theory of food intake 21:10 - Problems with the initial glucostatic theory of intake 24:50 - The shift from glucose balance to glycogenolysis 27:00 - Do short-term glucose dips suggest increased food intake? 29:30 - Do low glycemic food reliably reduce energy intake? 32:23 - Metabolic response to protein 37:08 - The case for and the problem with 'protein leveraging hypothesis' 40:57 - The case for and the problem with 'protein ceiling effect' 41:58 - Does protein concentration in food matter? 42:40 - Is the thermogenic effect of protein that substantial when it comes to energy intake? 46:50 - Metabolic response to fat and the lipostatic theory of food intake 48:47 - The focus on leptin and the evidence for and against its impact on energy intake 52:04 - The case for and against the short term impact of leptin on energy intake 54:05 - The potential role of fat oxidation in reduction of energy intake 57:15 - The influence of fat on stomach volume 1:01:05 - Our lessons and conclusions from the study 1:08:50 - Final plugs   LINKS: Reference Paper: The macronutrients, appetite and energy intake (nih.gov) (2016) Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

SHOW NOTES: In this very controversial podcast, we go deep into the topic of processed foods. We look at common myths, misconceptions, and concerns around food processing and its impact on health and human lifestyle. BIO: Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics, and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure, and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macro scrapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey's role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds.   TIMESTAMPS: 1:17 - Ketogeek updates, our products & Energy Pods plug 7:00 - What are processed and ultra-processed foods? 8:56 - How health is a jigsaw puzzle 9:35 - Problems with modern processed foods 13:36 - Does processed food cause increased energy intake? 17:30 - Critically analyzing the NOVA Classification of processed foods 27:48 - Where ultra-processed and processed foods work 31:04 - Do processed foods lack nutrient density? 33:33 - Are processed foods are filled with energy? 36:56 - Do processed foods cause overeating? 39:45 - Do processed foods cause mood swings? 42:37 - Are ultra-processed foods are loaded with “bad” oils? 47:02 - Processed food ingredients are a chemistry list. Is that bad? 52:32 - Do processed foods sabotage sleep? 55:08 - Processed foods are man-made. Is that an issue? 1:00:06 - Processed foods are too easy to consume and obtain. Is that bad? 1:02:03 - Does food volume make you feel full? 1:07:47 - Are packaged foods too colorful and manipulative? 1:13:01 - Processed foods are hyper-palatable! Is that bad? 1:16:10 - “Dietary Compensation” and why you feel full longer depending on the food. 1:17:48 - Do processed foods mess up your satiety hormones? 1:20:40 - Scientists can be biased too 1:22:21 - YouTube video of a UK doctor who goes on an 80% ultra-processed diet. (Edit: The video had close to 700,000 views, NOT 2 million) 1:26:06 - Going on a 99% ultra-processed food diet 1:28:15 - The bigger picture and importance of industrialization in the United States LINKS: Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In this episode, we talk about the science of the coronavirus, how it spreads, what you can do and how to live a life in social quarantine when the world is shut down. BIO Fahad Ahmad is a serial entrepreneur who enjoys delving into the science of food and nutrition. He practices Ashtanga Yoga, Weight Training, Crossfit, Calisthenics and Plyometric type of training and has been part of the fitness and nutrition world for more than 15 years. He leads the "Modern Renaissance" lifestyle of tapping into multiple knowledge bases to solve a problem. Corey Behn lives a multifaceted life rooted in a foundation comprised of Yoga, Science, Adventure and Nature. He has always had a burning curiosity of existence itself, constantly seeking out truth in all corners of the universe. He enjoys the sport of rock climbing and photographing beautiful landscapes and macroscapes alike. When night falls, the cosmos up above receives his full attention, studying all types of celestial entities. Corey’s role at Ketogeek originates from his love of creative cooking in the kitchen, continuously creating new symphonies of flavor and texture for our tastebuds.   TIME STAMPS 0:15 - Ketogeek & membership updates 11:30 – What is a virus? 12:31 – What is coronavirus or COVID-19? 13:47 – How does the coronavirus infect the body? 16:40 – What happens in severe cases of coronavirus? 17:30 – What does it mean by “flattening the curve”? 18:47 – What are the symptoms of coronavirus 19:47 – How is the virus transmitted between people? 21:30 – What are some safety precautions you can take? 25:57 – Should you get tested for the virus? 28:51 – Should you travel during this period? 32:50 – Which people are at a higher risk? 37:41 – Do pets and animals spread the virus? 38:49 – Why is soap so effective against killing coronavirus? 41:49 – What businesses are open and which are closed? 46:40 – How can you work from home? 53:18 – What can you do during all the free time during quarantine? 1:03:03 – What kind of foods can you eat? 1:11:05 – Why are people reacting strongly towards the virus? 1:12:45 – What are some lessons we can learn from this pandemic? KETOGEEK LINKS: Sign Up Ketogeek Membership: https://ketogeek.com/pages/member Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In food, health, nutrition and many domains of life, humans rely on "nature" or "natural" as the default and sometimes the best option. In this podcast, we talk about when it's ok to defer to nature and when it is time to move away from it. BIO Alan Levinovitz is an Associate Professor of Religion at James Madison University, where he specializes in classical Chinese thought and the intersection of religion and science. His latest book is Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science, forthcoming on April 7 from Beacon Press TIME STAMPS 0:15 – Update on Energy Pod, Ketogeek Membership Updates & Future Guest 7:07 – How did you end up becoming a successful writer? 8:01 – What is your viewpoint on “nature” and “natural”? 11:02 – When should you rely on nature and when should you move away from it? 14:14 – Why do people think natural is better? 16:15 – Does religion play a role in our preference for nature? 18:00 – Subjective human experience versus objective quantification? 20:01 – What can people expect from the new book “Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science”? 22:20 – What questions did you start with before writing this book and what questions would you like answered? 25:02 – Do human beings have the collective capacity to think in nuance? 28:00 – What checkmarks do you use to find someone worth following and learning from? 30:02 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: Personal Website Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlanLevinovitz E-mail:  Book: Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science [Amazon] [Barnes & Noble] Book: The Gluten Lie KETOGEEK LINKS: Sign Up Ketogeek Membership: https://ketogeek.com/pages/member Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

Gene-based diets and tests? What is epigenetics? We find out about the actual science behind epigenetics while looking at the cutting edge research surrounding this field and what to expect from it.  BIO Fabian is the Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics & Director, Computational Genomics Core, Department of Genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine He is currently developing new analytical approaches for data integration to better understand the regulatory landscape and its implication in disease susceptibility with a focus on early exposure and age-related diseases. TIME STAMPS 0:15 – Update on Energy Pod, Ketogeek Membership Updates & Future Guest 11:01 – How did you get interested in your field? 17:03 – When did epigenetics gain popularity? 18:25 – What is epigenetics? 22:32 – What factors can change epigenetics? 26:15 – What kind of research papers do you write? 28:47 – What are the capabilities and limitations of stem cells? 31:40 – Is stem cell therapy legit? 34:00 – Can you make predictions about someone’s health outcomes using epigenetics? 35:54 – What would you do with 10 Billion dollars in research money? 39:26 – What is the “Epigenetic Landscape”? 45:57 – What is “stress” at a cellular level? 55:22 – What is the “environment” in epigenetics? 1:01:07 – Can drastic interventions later in life influence human aging and lifespan? 1:08:00 – Understanding factors influencing interventions at a cellular level 1:14:32 – Final guest plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: Faculty Page Twitter: https://twitter.com/FDelahaye84 E-mail: fabien.delahaye@einstein.yu.edu Donate to Research: https://don.pasteur-lille.fr/ KETOGEEK LINKS: Sign Up Ketogeek Membership: https://ketogeek.com/pages/member Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In this fascinating show, we talk about how the mind can sometimes play tricks on us and unlock the elasticity of human performance, especially when it comes to elite athletes and endurance runners. BIO Alex Hutchinson (@sweatscience) is a runner and author who covers the science of endurance for Outside magazine’s Sweat Science column. His latest book is the New York Times bestseller Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. Before becoming a journalist, worked as a postdoctoral physicist with the U.S. National Security Agency, and competed for the Canadian national team in track, cross-country, and mountain running. He lives in Toronto. TIME STAMPS 0:15 Ketogeek Membeship information  6:43 – How did you get into running and your career? 9:19 – What’s new in the world of endurance running? 13:16 – Experience with Runner’s World and Outside Magazine 15:00 – How is your perspective different between a journalist vs. as an athlete? 18:54 – Experience vs. science when it comes to athletic performance 23:40 – How do elite athletes differ from the rest of the people when it comes to boosting performance? 25:31 – What is the purpose of the book you wrote: “Endure”? 29:02 – Glycogen and paradoxical ways performance is boosted and the brain is tricked when you are about to “bonk”. 33:14 – Why does the brain want to “bonk” you even with fuel remaining in the body? 36:15 – What kind of pacing pattern do endurance athletes have during a race? 39:30 – Do you undergo physiological changes you’re pushing beyond your limits? 42:26 – Can words make a difference in performance? 45:30 – Does your emotion, music and perspective boost performance? 51:15 – What is “Runner’s High”? 57:31 – Does running on a treadmill burn enough calories to expedite fat loss? 1:03:52 – Where do you start running? 1:08:30 – How do you run when you’re traveling? 1:09:58 – What are some of the biggest misconceptions and myths about running? 1:17:15 – VO2 max and health outcomes 1:18:35 – How do you counteract misinformation in health, performance and nutrition? 1:24:02 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: https://alexhutchinson.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sweatscience Endure, Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866 OR https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062499868/endure/ KETOGEEK LINKS: Sign Up Ketogeek Membership: https://ketogeek.com/pages/member Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In this LOADED and very important episode, we sit down and critically analyze the facts and myths about low carb and ketogenic diets while paving a way for better science for the masses in a sea of misinformation and dogmatic health gurus. This one's a must-listen show!  BIO:   Kevin Bass is an MD/PhD student and recovering health and nutrition zealot. He is known for questioning the evidence base for popular ideas in the scientific and online health and nutrition communities. He has Bachelor's degrees in biology and anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin, where he wrote his honors thesis on the social and pragmatic (vs. strictly scientific) determinants of concepts in clinical psychiatry. After completing his undergraduate degrees and before medical school, he spent 6 years at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia working first as a research assistant in anthropology (1 year), then as a technician in developmental neuroscience (5 years). At a medical school in the southern United States, he completed the first two, basic science years of medical school and then a Master's degree in immunology and microbiology, where he studied intestinal inflammation and autoimmunity. He is currently completing a PhD studying the role of the ketogenic diet as preventive or adjunctive therapy for cancer, with a focus on activation of G-protein-coupled receptor GPR109A by beta-hydroxybutyrate. He will enter his final two clinical years of medical school upon completing his PhD.   TIME STAMPS:   0:15 – Ketogeek Updates 5:45 – Ketogeek membership 12:50 – Kevin’s back story 23:39 – The challenges and problems faced in medical school 26:38 – How did you become an influencer on twitter? 30:58 – Sensationalism vs. pragmatism: how can we create better science for the public? 35:39 – Cochrane and what does it mean by “unbiased” nutrition? 41:11 – Can you be so unbiased that it leads to inaction? 43:04 – A bit of history tidibit on Ketogenic Diets 46:15 – What exactly is a “Ketogenic Diet”? 50:10 – Is it really the ketones or protein restriction or what when it comes to health benefits? 58:40 – What does it mean when by “protein and calories” are matched? 1:04:55 – Is everyone in ketosis even on a high carb diet? 1:08:40 – What’s up with the research between cancer and ketogenic diet? 1:13:34 – Can Ketogenic diets worsen cancers? 1:19:23 – What about fasting and cancer? 1:21:00 – Is it hormones or calories when it comes to obesity? 1:30:29 – A discussion on the carbohydrate-insulin model 1:33:55 – Diabetes reversal vs. remission? 1:42:00 – Is Personal Fat threshold a valid hypothesis and discussing diabetes without obesity 1:52:27 – Visceral fat accumulation and nutrient flux problem 2:00:20 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: https://nutritionalrevolution.org/ Patereon & Paypal: https://nutritionalrevolution.org/support-me/ Kevin Bass on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinnbass KETOGEEK LINKS: Ketogeek Membership: https://ketogeek.com/pages/member Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

This podcast is a great gateway and resource to understand the importance of nutrients and troubleshooting nutrient deficiencies and as a bonus, you learn about Chris's transformative journey into health and nutrition as well! If you're ready to take nutrition and health up a notch, this is where you begin! Chris is truly an information powerhouse. BIO: Chris Masterjohn earned my PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Connecticut in the summer of 2012. From September 2012 to August 2014, He served as a postdoctoral research associate in the Comparative Biosciences department of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. From August 2014 to December 2016, he served as Assistant Professor of Health and Nutrition Sciences at Brooklyn College, part of the City University of New York. In the fall of 2016, Chris made the decision to leave academia and pursue entrepreneurship a transition he completed on January 1, 2017. If you would like the full story of how he came to this decision, you can join his email newsletter, and the first welcome email tells the story and provides you with my vision going forward. He is currently conducting independent research, consulting, working on information products, collaborating on information and technology products, and producing tons of free content to help people gain better health. TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Energy Pods update & usage 6:40 – Importance of Valuing good expertise 11:45 – Story and journey of Chris into health and nutrition 18:28 – “The Displacing foods of modern commerce” and Weston Price 23:08 – Changing from vegan to omnivore 28:10 – Vegan meats and discussion about protein on vegan diet 34:44 – Is the rate of nutrient delivery of relevance? 40:32 – How did you get a “Master” in your last name? 42:30 – How do you manage and tweak your nutrient intake based on your needs and deficiencies? 56:27 – The importance of deferring to expertise on a topic 1:01:27 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website & Newsletter: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ Vitamins & Minerals Class: https://m.me/chrismasterjohn?ref=w7121715 Testing Nutritional Status: The Ultimate Cheat Sheet(Affiliate Link): https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ketogeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismasterjohn/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrismasterjohn?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrismasterjohn/ KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale    

In this rapid-fire and powerful podcast, we talk about what constitutes as heart disease and the discussion around the risk factors that contribute towards heart disease. We touch basis on concerns with fats and even delve into processed foods, pharmaceutical industry and the challenges of our modern health care system. This one is LOADED! BIO: Dr. Ethan Weiss is a Principle Investigator in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI). Dr. Weiss received his M.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he also completed his internship and residency. He came to UCSF in 1998 to complete his cardiology fellowship and research training. Dr. Weiss' clinical interests include prevention, lipids, and the emerging intersection of endocrinology and cardiology with a specific focus on pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes as risk factors for coronary disease. In addition, he has interests in the genetics of coronary disease, cardiovascular risk assessment, nutrition and lifestyle, and heart disease in the young. He works with his patients to use rational and evidence-based approaches - including lifestyle modifications and where necessary, drug therapy - to improve cardiovascular risk. His research interests are focused on understanding the mechanisms of metabolic disorders such as obesity, fatty liver disease, and diabetes including the role of growth hormone signaling and lipid metabolism. He also has an active program in clinical nutrition. He has severed as Principle Investigator on grants funded by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). He serves on the scientific advisory boards of multiple companies focused on using technology to favorably impact human health. Lastly, he is a recent co-founder of, Keyto Inc. (www.getkeyto.com), a new San Francisco based company aiming to facilitate the use of the ketogenic diet for weight loss. TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Ketogeek Energy Pods, Affiliate Program Update & Miscellaneous 12:55 – Dr. Weiss’s journey into Cardiology and being a jack of all trades 17:59 – What exactly is “heart disease”? 21:10 – Risk factors and modeling of heart disease 23:12 – How can you map out heart disease from observational and controlled trials? 25:25 – A discussion about LDL cholesterol 31:35 – The role of triglycerides in the risk of heart disease 34:46 -  If you could take one diet with you, what would it be? 38:28 – What about concerns with seed oils? 40:50 – What about concerns with saturated fats? 43:57 – How to deal with sensationalist media scares about food? 49:03 – How would we deal with modern foods consumer demands such as vegan meats? 51:30 – Are we getting healthier? 54:03 – What about statins and the allegations against the drug industry? 59:33 – How do you find a health specialist nowadays? 1:02:17 – What does “Keyto” do? 1:0 3:55 – New studies you’re doing right now? 1:06:55 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethanjweiss UCSF Link: https://profiles.ucsf.edu/ethan.weiss Get Keyto Website: https://shop.getkeyto.com/ Get Keyto Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetKeyto Keyto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keyto.health/ KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale  

In this guns-blazing, unique and extremely loaded podcast, we talk about the role and importance of food processing and get an in-depth look at various food technologies and functional foods that are in the pipeline in the food industry. You don't want to miss out on this one! BIO: David Julian McClements is a Distinguished Professor at the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts.  He specializes in the areas of food biopolymers and colloids, and in particular on the development of food-based structured delivery systems for bioactive components. McClements received his Ph.D. in Food Science (1989) at the University of Leeds (United Kingdom) in ultrasonic spectrometry.  He then did Post-Doctoral Research at the University of Leeds, University of California (Davis) and University College Cork (Ireland). McClements is the sole author of "Future Foods: How Modern Science is Changing the Way We Eat" (2019), three editions of “Food Emulsions: Principles, Practice and Techniques” (1999, 2005, 2015) and of “Nanoparticle- and Microparticle-based Delivery Systems: Encapsulation, Protection and Release of Active Components” (2014), co-author of “Advances in Food Colloids” (1996) with Prof. Eric Dickinson, and co-editor of “Developments in Acoustics and Ultrasonics”, "Understanding and Controlling the Microstructure of Complex Foods”, “Designing Functional Foods”, “Oxidation in Foods and Beverages (Volumes 1 and 2)” and “Encapsulation and Delivery Systems for Food Ingredients and Nutraceuticals”.  In addition, he has published over 1000 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals (with an H-index of 104 on Web of Science, and >128 on Google Scholar), 12 patents, as well as numerous book chapters and conference proceedings.  Prof. McClements has previously received awards from the American Chemical Society, American Oil Chemists Society, Society of Chemical Industry (UK), Institute of Food Technologists, and University of Massachusetts in recognition of his scientific achievements.  Dr. McClements is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society (Agricultural and Food Division), and Institute of Food Technologists. His research has been funded by grants from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Science Foundation, US Department of Commerce, NASA, and the food industry.  He is the co-editor of Annual Reviews in Food Science and Technology, and a member of the editorial boards of a number of other journals.  He has organized numerous workshops, symposia, and international conferences in the field of food colloids, emulsions, and delivery systems   TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – A discussion about processed foods at Ketogeek 10:149 – How did you become a food scientist? 12:32 – What is an emulsion? 13:16 – Is honey a solution? 13:57 – What are nanoparticles in food? 15:26 – How do nanoemulsions work? 17:14 – How do you create nanoemulsions? 17:52 – Are there any applications of nanoparticles? 19:58 – How do respond to “processed foods are bad”? 22:38 – What is INFOGEST model for simulating gastrointestinal tract? 24:21 – Could you simulate and predict the hormonal or caloric response using such a model? 25:13 – the Would this model incorporate the microbiome? 25:59 – What results have been yielded with this model? 27:07 – What are “Excipient Emulsions” and how they improve the bioaccessibility of nutrients? 28:22 – Can nanoemulsions be used in solids and semi-solid foods? 30:02 – As a food scientist, when you look at a long list of ingredients in a product, what are you thinking? 31:25 – Addressing the concern with additives and preservatives 35:15 – What is the future of the foods? 36:58 – What is the “Science of Deliciousness”? 39:02 – What would you do to make something way too delicious? 41:01 – Obesity as the side effect of the success of the food industry & potential solutions 43:12 – Why chasing one macronutrient alone is not a solution to obesity 45:55 – What would you do with a billion dollars? 47:04 – What is “Food Structure” & “Food Architecture” and how it related to global obesity and diabetes? 51:38 – How do you address the concerns of “Conflict of Interest” biasing research? 52:43 – What technologies are you excited about? 54:19 – Your latest research and final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: https://www.umass.edu/foodsci/faculty/d-julian-mcclements BOOK: Future Foods: How Modern Science Is Transforming the Way We Eat Video Presentation on Nanoparticles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYiVXgqR4Y4 KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In this very information-loaded podcast, we talk about many topics pertaining to biochemistry, autophagy, mTOR, Immunometabolism, protein structures, the impact of aging in muscle protein synthesis and the important role of protein in living organisms.  BIO: Lucas Tafur is currently working as a postdoc studying the regulation of TOR complexes in yeast. He is onterested in a wide range of topics related to human health and metabolism, and lately mostly towards skeletal muscle. He is trying to understand physiology using a bottom-up approach, starting from the molecular basis and building up to the organismal level, considering an evolutionary background for interpretation. He currently writes articles in his personal blog www.p70s6k.com and in Nutmol, a spanish website on nutrition and metabolism with a molecular biology-centric perspective (www.nutmol.com). TIME STAMPS: 0:15 – Ketogeek Introduction, Energy Pods, and updates 10:28 – Lucas Tafur Introduction and a bottom-up approach towards nutrition 16:16 – What kind of studies are you interested in? 18:21 – How do you translate vitro studies into animal and human models? 21:50 – How substantial is autophagy when it comes to practical benefits? 27:57 – How does protein from food convert to muscles? 31:28 – What is mTOR and how does it impact muscle protein synthesis and cell growth? 39:10 – What is the role of mTOR and different muscular composition in bodybuilders, endurance athletes, and sedentary individuals? 42:13 – Is muscle hypertrophy triggered by muscular damage? 44:21 – How do age impact muscle mass and synthesis? 47:21 – Impact of anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle growth 49:30 – What is “inflammation” and immunometabolism? 53:50 – What is protein structure pertaining to structural biology? 57:57 – Can you tell what protein you will find in what organism? 1:00:14 – Why do we even have protein in nature and organisms? 1:03:50 – Why do animals have essential amino acids and plants don’t? 1:06:40 – Why ketosis may be less stressful when producing energy for the body 1:13:51 – Is there an advantage to having high Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS)? 1:15:30 – What is “nutmol”? 1:26:10 – What else do you do outside of research? 1:27:35 – What kind of research would you do for a billion dollars? 1:29:45 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Personal Website: www.p70s6k.com  Spanish Website on Nutrition & Metabolism: www.nutmol.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/p70S6K KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

In this informative episode, we discuss why we have many discrepancies and issues between science and the public interpretation of science through modern social media while talking about applications of biotech in the modern world, especially pertaining to human health outcomes and improving agriculture. BIO: Kathleen Hefferon received her Ph.D. from the Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University. Kathleen has published multiple research papers, chapters, and reviews, and has written three books. Kathleen is the Fulbright Canada Research Chair of Global Food Security and has been a visiting professor at the University of Toronto over the past year. Her research interests include virus expression vectors, food security agricultural biotechnology and global health. Kathleen lives in New York with her husband and two children. TIMESTAMPS: 0:15: Ketogeek mindset, updates, and product information 9:45: Dr. Kathleen’s story 11:46: Traveling abroad and her recent educational trip to Botswana 14:38: Issues with lack of women in livestock farming in Botswana 15:45: Traditional healing in Botswana 18:58: Potential applications of GMOs and drought-resistant plants in Africa 21:36: What challenges do you face when applying new technology in a developing country? 25:53: How did you end up engaging people on social media on scientific and controversial topics such as GMOs and glyphosate 38:04: Ambiguity in science and problems with establishing causality with certain chemicals 42:52: Why don’t many scientists engage with the public through social media and podcasting 50:49: What’s the biggest anti-GMO argument you hear? 55:50: Problem with science communication in the modern world 58:02: Kathleen’s research on using transgenic plants to produce vaccines 1:03:36: What are “plant virus nanoparticles”? 1:07:50: What are the potentials and limitations of transgenic derived vaccines? 1:10:31: Where did chemophobia originate from in the modern world? 1:18:33 Concerns with food wastage in developed and developing countries 1:21:50: Potential applications of GM crops for sequestering carbon and help with climate change 1:25:25: Given a billion dollars, what study would you do? 1:27:17: Final message and plugs GUEST LINKS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/KHefferon Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kathleen_Hefferon Personal Link: https://micro.cornell.edu/people/kathleen-hefferon/ KETOGEEK LINKS: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale OTHER LINKS Bad Science by Ben Goldacre (Book & Affiliate Link)

In this unique podcast, we focus on female sexuality and discuss some of the challenges faced by modern women and couples as well. We talk about topics that may be considered taboo including certain fantasies explored by people and understand what is going on while highlighting ingredients that would make relationships work long term. This one's a great educational piece you definitely want to listen! BIO: Staci Sprout, LICSW, CSAT is a licensed psychotherapist from Seattle with twenty-four years of experience as a therapist and social worker in a variety of settings from community mental health and hospitals to private clinical practice. Since 2006, she has dedicated her practice to helping individuals, groups and couples in recovery from sex, love and relationship addictions. She conducts trainings on sexual ethics for professionals and is an experienced retreat and conference speaker. She wrote a book about her own recovery titled "Naked in Public: A Memoir of Recovery from Sex Addiction and Other Temporary Insanities." More information available at www.stacisprout.com, or you can find her videos on YouTube channel, Sex Addiction in the News. TIME STAMPS: 7:31 – Personal story and exposure to sexual addiction 13:29 – “Screaming on the inside and smiling on the outside” 17:27 – Parenting, childhood and female sexuality 20:20 – Affirmation and validation for one’s sexuality 23:44 – What happens to female mind when exposed to porn? 28:41 – How female cybersex is different from males? 34:17 – How do you know you have a problem? 36:55 – Do you have any inspirational story to share? 40:37 – How can we create good sexual communication? 44:27 – When and how to have a sexual conversation with your partner? 47:23 – How to handle an issue when you’re partner isn’t to something you’re into? 51:53 – Where do fantasies come from? 57:41 – What are women doing these days that isn’t working these days? 1:00:22 – How do women navigate modern dating and relationships? 1:04:00 – Happiness & the problem with the princess culture 1:12:06 – How to find support among people near you 1:14:17 – What sexually intrigues a woman? 1:19:10 – How to prevent resentment over time that kills romance and sex 1:23:04 – Public safety and fear among women 1:27:37 – A discussion behind the Gillette commercial and genders 1:37:05 – Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: http://www.stacisprout.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stacisprout YouTube: Staci Sprout YouTube Channel Book: Naked in Public: A Memoir of Recovery from Sex Addiction & Other Temporary Insanities Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

Biotechnology is an emerging field in science that allows us to understand genetics and use them in a practical manner to potentially help humanity. This podcast delves into the journey and knowledge of Dr. Kevin Folta who has spent his lifetime researching this topic through an agricultural perspective.  BIO: Kevin M. Folta is a Professor inthe Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida. His research program examines how light signals are sensed in plants and how different parts of the spectrum can change shelf life and high-value fruit and vegetable traits. His group also uses novel genomics approaches to identify genes related to flavor and disease resistance. An innovative new project is testing a method to create new small-molecule drugs for use in everything from plant growth regulation to MRSA. He has been recognized for his science communication efforts, speaking with public audiences, and training scientists and agricultural producers to be better communicators. In 2016 he was recognized with the prestigious CAST Borlaug Award in Agricultural Communications and was named as the Ag Pro Person of the Year. He also hosts the weekly podcast Talking Biotech (www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com). Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1998).   TIME STAMPS: 0:15: Ketogeek updates about flavor 8:01: Dr. Kevin Folta’s journey and back story 9:36: What is a “Gene” and “Biotechnology”? 12:20: Why does Biotech get a bad rap in the mainstream? 14:41: Explanation of GMOs/Transgenics, Genetic Engineering & Traditional Agriculture 17:14: How genetic engineering can help solve problems in traditional agriculture 19:50: How are transgenic foods approved by the government? 22:11: How CRISPR Cas9 and gene editing works? 24:28: Can you do multiple edits at the same time? 26:04: The drawbacks and critique of gene editing 28:14: Seralini Study & what if someone finds issues with biotech products? 30:40: How can intrinsic and environmental factors can impact plant development? 33:08: How light can impact plant growth, movement, flavor and aroma 39:04: Are fruits, vegetables and crops less nutritious nowadays? 42:03: The controversy of and narrative behind the “Golden Rice” 45:06: Why do people dislike Transgenic foods? 49:32: Can you make a plant walk? 51:22: What are the limitations of biotechnology? 53:09: Greatest paradoxes you’ve observed as a scientist? 57:23: “Denialism of Science and Society”, thinking critically and problems with social media learning 1:01:24: False narratives and how can couples who are about to start a family get legit scientific information? 1:10:24: The story and controversy of the “Bt Brinjal” in South Asia 1:14:06: Other technologies & the tragic controversy of “Matoke banana” in Uganda 1:18:34: Concerns with companies monopolizing and holding patents to newer biotech technologies 1:21:19: Final Message to the listeners 1:26:07: Final Plugs GUEST LINKS: Website: https://kevinfoltacom.wordpress.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinfolta Talking Biotech Podcast: http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/ Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

Are "natural" foods really "natural"? Are organic foods better? What about preservatives, tons of health and nutrition claims and strange chemicals on food and make-up labels? The reality is, everything we eat is chemicals and processed to some extent. In this podcast we make sense of all these chemicals and claims while also touch on how many health gurus and bloggers can cause serious harm by making dangerous claims about "real" and "natural" foods while manipulating consumer naivety. Bio: James Kennedy is a British-born author and chemistry spokesperson. Kennedy is a chemistry teacher in Australia who created the All-Natural Banana poster series and founded the Sincerely, Chemicals chemistry outreach initiative in 2017, which runs live workshops with journalists and healthcare practitioners that aim to improve chemistry communications between experts and the public. Kennedy contributes to magazines, television and radio interviews to talk about chemistry-related topics with the aim of improving public perceptions of chemistry. He hosts an educational YouTube channel called Sincerely, Chemicals. Time Stamps: 0:15 - Ketogeek updates, Energy Pods updates & more! 8:33 – How did you get into chemistry, outreach and battling chemophobia 11:45 – Why did you decide to write a book about Chemophobia? 13:32 – What is chemophobia and when did we start fearing chemicals? 16:43 – Are people becoming more or less acceptable of chemicals? 17:45 – Why there is no such thing as “Natural” 22:47 – How many chemicals exist in fruits and vegetables? 25:13 – How selective breeding has chemically altered fruits and vegetables and is turning them into gummy bears 28:41 – Why promoting “Real” and “Whole” food for treating medical conditions may be a dangerous idea 31:42 – How to figure out  which foods are safe to eat? 34:38 – How a famous fitness blogger caused Subway to wrongfully give up on a chemical through fear and power of social media 39:52 – Viscosity, satiety, hunger, texture, nutritionism and why foods aren’t just nutrients 47:11 – Biggest milestones in the world of Chemistry? 48:41 – Why does plastic get so much slack? 52:08 – Is interest in Chemistry declining in schools? 53:18 – Is organic food necessarily better? 57:08 – How tell what chemicals are safe in food labels? 1:00:35 – Importance of dosage and teaching the public on how to think like a chemist 1:03:54 – Are food preservatives safe? 1:06:08 – Recommended reading resources and people to follow 1:11:54 – Final Plugs James Kennedy Links: Fighting Chemophobia(Book):  https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Chemophobia-marketers-capitalise-chemicals-ebook/dp/B07G6L6NT7 Website: https://jameskennedymonash.wordpress.com/ Sincerely Chemicals YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgjIYPRmQZqjByCOgOaV0_w Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesKennedyEDU Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale References: Beverage viscosity is inversely related to postprandial hunger in humans.

This is an absolute powerhouse of a podcast that cuts through all the scientific literature and provides you with information grounded in evidence. We cover topics ranging all the way from adequate protein intake, factors that dictate food satiety, caloric intake and metabolism. Bio: Menno Henselmans is a scientist, fitness model and online physique coach. He was once a business consultant specializing in advanced statistical data analysis but he traded his company car to follow his true passion in fitness. His background is in science and statistics which inspired him to form the Henselmans PT course. He helps serious trainees attain their ideal physique. He is a published scientific author in Sports Medicine, the highest impact factor journal in exercise science, and peer-reviewer for the Journal of Human Kinetics. Experienced world class coach and speaker. In other words, he knows what he is talking about and backs it up with solid science and numbers. Time Stamps: 0:15 - Ketogeek housecleaning, new flavor announcement & design updates 12:11 - How to understand a scientific paper 15:54 - Who are "Intermediatories", "synthesizers" and "revolutionaries" 18:00 - How to figure out which educator, writer or influencer is credible or not 20:10 - Uncertainty of nutrition science & how you can tell if a nutrition study is bunk 30:58 - What is the optimal protein intake for humans? 33:16 - Pros and cons of nitrogen balance and measuring muscle protein synthesis 36:47 - Does food processing impact the thermic effect of food? 39:40 - What does "protein" in scientific literature mean? 42:44 - Factors that drive maximum protein synthesis 47:21 - Why do you look lose muscles so quickly when you take a break from gym? 50:45 - Protein intake, gluconeogenesis and nutritional ketosis 54:31 - Discussion about food satiety & why protein is not more satiating than carbs and fats 1:07:09 - Why consuming liquid calories isn't a smart idea 1:10:49 - How to gather correct information from studies that have conflict of interest 1:18:18 - Why don't all of the extra calories you eat turn immediately into stored fat? 1:23:41 - Why there is no such thing as "metabolic damage"? Menno Henselmans Links: Website & Newsletter Sign Up: https://mennohenselmans.com Personal Training Course: https://mennohenselmans.com/online-pt-course/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MennoHenselmans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menno.henselmans/ Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale References: Article about liquidating protein and reduction in satiety Article about why protein is not more satiating than carbs and fats

Not for the faint of hearts, this podcast critically analyzes the problems with commercialization and myths around the ketogenic or low carb diet while talking about various controversial topics ranging from raising children, parenting, gender issues, healthcare and manipulating reality and promoting false narratives on social media. We wrap it up with a philosophical converation about what drives long term happiness and the pros and cons of modern consumerism. Bio:  Richard Nikoley is the brain behind the blog “Free The Animal”(freetheanimal.com) which began in 2003 and as of 2018 has 4600 posts and 110,000 comments from readers. He covers a range of topics from health, diet and lifestyle to philosophy, social issues and cryptocurrency. He celebrates the audacity and hubris to live by your own exclusive authority and take your own chances in life. Free the Animal really means to free yourself to reach your best potential in all areas of your life, learn from mistakes and successes, and move on. Time Stamps: 0:15 – Ketogeek Intro 9:08 – How did you get into health, nutrition and writing? 12:50 – “Richard Nikoley’s Ketotard Chronicles” 14:09 – Influencers you’ve found helpful in your diet journey 17:10 – Discussion on fat intake and problems with consuming isolated sources of fat 22:41 – The “All Potato Diet” and getting into deeper ketosis using it 24:21 – Problem with pushing specific macronutrients and concerns with pushing protein satiety 29:19 – Failure of using keto macro percentages for fat loss, gaining weight on keto and criticisms towards commercialization of ketogenic diets 33:01 – Potential dishonesty among affiliate marketers and influencers 36:38 – Discussion about food forms, processing, food combinations and moving beyond macronutrients 40:44 – How fat can impact glucose and insulin as well 42:08 – The curious case of nuts, calories and satiety 48:48 – A conversation about gender and hostility between men and women in society 52:19 – Issues with pushing free healthcare 58:00 – Parenting and challenges of being a male or female at our current times 1:02:15 – Manipulating social media pictures and misrepresentation of reality 1:06:29 – Discussion about fat acceptance and fat shaming 1:12:40 – Conversation about drawing the line between rights of parenting and child abuse 1:17:35 – Does human innovation and money buy you happiness? 1:22:07 – Is happiness dependent on ourselves or comparison with others? 1:24:50 – Why consumerism is a double-edged sword 1:30:30 – Final Plugs Guest Links: Website: http://freetheanimal.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rnikoley Richard Nikoley's Ketotard Chronicles: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketotarded/ Richard Nikoley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.nikoley Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Book: "Wired To Eat" by Robb Wolf Book: "The Hungry Brain" by Stephan Guyenet

Our long awaited special 50th episode where we delve into the bigger picture while discussing many topics including the biochemistry of cholesterol & statins, the scientific method, philosophy, processed foods and top it off with a dose of what we can learn from evolution and how to lead a fulfilling life. This one is a GREAT episode! Bio: After obtaining a degree from the University of Leeds in English and Philosophy, Nick Mailer co-authored the first book in the UK on the education possibilities of the Internet. He co-founded The Positive Internet Company, UK's premier open-source managed services organisation. He also founded the Campaign for Unmetered Telecommunications. He has spoken at conferences, including the Ancestral Health Symposium and Ketofest, on the nexus of culture, technology and semiotics. Since 2010, he has adopted a paleo-ish LCHF lifestyle, to which he nevertheless applies a multidisciplinary scepticism! He lives in London with his wife, daughter and cat. Time Stamps: 0:15 - Epic Superhero Intro 9:13 - How did you get into Low Carb? 14:23 - A philosophical perspective, paradoxes and the impracticality of certain scientific models 18:40 - How different people handle paradoxes to their knowledge 20:55 - Will we get the next Galileo or Einstein in the world of science and research? 24:38 - Paradigm shifts in modern science and repeating human patterns when confronted with conflicting knowledge 29:26 - Meaning of a statement may be a method of of its verification 32:25 - What is a "Black Swan", Cholesterol and the narrative of the Kitavans 37:15 - PURE study and what knowledge you can obtain from observational studies 39:09 - Mevalonate pathway, statins and the importance of simplifying and understanding science 44:30 - The role of cholesterol, how statins disrupt the body's mechanisms and the impact of statins on a cellular level 47:51 - Why anyone can now obtain knowledge and should embrace complexity and details 52:00 - Concerns when people outsource critical thinking on social media forums and groups 55:42 - Pros and cons of deferring to an authority and how to ground yourself in a sea of too much information 1:06:05 - Difference between the pleasure of eating and the pain of eating 1:12:08 - Human adaptations, homeostatic mechanisms, hormones and brain rewards 1:16:15 - Thinking of & troubleshooting the body as a slowly self-learning software 1:21:20 - Why using food processing in a negative connotation is a limited way of thinking 1:24:35 - A discussion about sweeteners: erythritol and aspartame 1:28:33 - The benefit of not nuking your palate with sweeteners 1:34:46 - The bigger picture, living a happy life and lessons we can obtain from evolution 1:45:44 - Final Plugs Guest Links Website: http://skimmed.cream.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bokkiedog Mevalonate Pathway & Statins Talk on Ketofest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aow_L6vKZyY Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

While the mainstream news is focused primarily on a top-down approach towards food and health aimlessly tossing around observational studies, Gabor Erdosi and even us at Ketogeek are more focused on a bottom up approach starting from mechanistic ways in which food is metabolized and impacts the body as a whole. Bio: Gabor Erdosi has a masters in molecular biology and is the brains behind the Facebook group "Lower Insulin". Nicknamed the "Adipose Jedi", Gabor has a unique approach of delving into complexity and understanding the inner workings of the human body. Time Stamps: 7:32 – Background, weight loss & introduction into low carb 15:18 – Learning from thousands of scientific papers & moving beyond macro and micronutrients? 18:21 – Evolutionarily appropriate foods & finding recurring themes in successful diets 22:43 – Lowering Insulin Facebook group & focusing on high quality research 26:24 – Calorie-in Calorie-Out Model, Carbohydrate-Insulin Hypothesis and leveraging various models to troubleshoot health and address root causes 32:33 – Is it ketones or foods that promote ketosis that suppress appetite? 35:45 – How food processing can impact the body at a biochemical level 43:42 – Is Insulin Resistance a bad signaling problem? 51:10 – Feedback loops and how food processing can impact its metabolic response 55:49 – Why underfeeding and overfeeding studies may have impractical implications 58:37 – Thinking of fat gain as a protective mechanism 1:07:05 – “Compartmental Storage of Fat” and fat storage hierarchy in the body 1:012:13 – How is fat burning prioritized? 1:15:48 – Mechanistic role of intestinal barrier and gut permeability 1:20:08 – Why many conditions are acute processes going south 1:20:55 – Research you would like to see 1:22:28 – Final Plugs Guest Links Lower Insulin: https://www.facebook.com/lowerinsulin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerdosi Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Onnit Keto Box: https://www.onnit.com/ketobox/ Citations: Satiety Index Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7498104

Miriam encountered cancer when her son was diagnosed in 2007 and now uses her experience and knowledge through this tough time to help others while providing inspiration and guidance to find what works for them individually in this battle. Bio:  Miriam Kalamian is a nutrition educator, author, and consultant specializing in the ketogenic diet for cancer. In her work with hundreds of people, she has personally witnessed the life-changing effects of this powerful diet therapy, starting with her son's journey in 2007. Time Stamps:  8:41 – Miriam’s story and her son’s encounter with brain tumor 11:09 – Her conversation with Dr. Thomas Seyfried & Ketogenic Diet 16:34 – Coming across Charlie Foundation 19:52 – Orchestrating cancer treatment and factors that could impact tumor growth 22:42 – Care oncology and repurposing drugs 25:13 – Press-Pulse strategy of cancer cell annihilation 28:20 – How do you prioritize and add healthy routines and intervention? 34:22 – Where do you find reliable resources for cancer and keto? 42:56 – Concerns with standard of care guidelines 50:31 – Modern companies that are using alternative methods towards health goals 54:31 – Protein Intake and challenges with veganism and Keto 1:07:16 – Why aren’t we getting a grip on cancer? 1:16:34 – Why do cancers return later? 1:21:22 – What kind of research do we need more for cancer? 1:22:24 – What potential technologies or research are coming out for cancer? 1:26:19 – Message for people who are fighting cancer 1:29:53 – Final Plugs Guest Links Website: www.DietaryTherapies.com Facebook: Miriam Kalamian Twitter: DietaryTherapy YouTube: Miriam Kalamian Book: Keto For Cancer, Metabolic Therapy as a Targeted Nutritional Strategy Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

There is so much noise about food, health and nutrition but how do you consolidate and learn from it? Above all, what kind of information is relevant and what is just clickbait fodder? In this episode, we go beyond the headlines and behind the scientific abstracts into the depth of nutritional and health science especially since we now have so many dietary protocols ranging from carnivory to veganism. This is one educational gem and a must-listen with Alex Leaf whom we can describe as the "Encyclopedia of Nutritional Science".  Bio:  A certified sports nutritionist and personal trainer, Alex Leaf holds a master’s degree in Nutrition from Bastyr University. He is a full-time researcher at Examine.com involved in updating the supplement database, editing ERD articles, and blogging about nutrition. Alex also teaches young minds about human nutrition and functional medicine at the University of Western States. He enjoys blending the scientific aspects of nutrition with the pragmatic realities of life to help others achieve their goals. Time Stamps: 13:05 – How did you get into the world of nutrition & research? 16:08 – How can we improve nutritional education in colleges? 19:05 – What do you look at when evaluating a study? 21:25 – Explanation different types of nutrition studies. First up: What are “Case Studies”? 25:12 – Second up: What are “Observational Studies”? 28:17 – Third up: What are “Randomized Controlled Trials”? 31:00 – Fourth up: What is “Meta-Analysis”? 33:16 – Data manipulation and other red flags to watch out for in a study 38:54 – How can the general public find correct information instead of being lost in a sea of conflicting clickbait news headlines? 45:28 – What areas of nutrition research should Ketogeek focus on? 47:48 – Importance of overfeeding studies 51:36 – Should you dismiss a study because of “Conflict of Interest”? 55:54 – Why claims about “Mycotoxins” in coffee are probably junk 58:04 – What supplements work and what may be useless? 59:37 – Importance of supplement dosage and how not to waste money 1:01:32 – Black pepper and nutrient-nutrient interaction to maximize supplement effect 1:05:55 – How new supplements are created, synergy of ingredients and downside of green tea extract. 1:07:41 – What commons supplements have helpful or inhibitory effect? 1:09:46 – How can studies be improved or cost less? 1:11:23 – How strong and reliable is the evidence from app-driven data? 1:15:52 – Veganism, Carnivory and caution with anecdote driven diets 1:22:21 – Are there other diets that help with autoimmune conditions and what is “argument from ignorance”? 1:27:02 – The truth about fasting and are there any benefits to fasting when matched for caloric intake? 1:32:08 – Do people compensate for eating less during the fasting period and gain weight instead? 1:35:19 – Definition of “fasting” and does coffee break fasting? 1:37:33 – What would you do with a billion dollars and what superpower would you like to have? Guest Links: Website: https://alexleaf.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aleaf45 Examine: https://examine.com/ Ketogeek Links Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

This one is a must listen and LOADED with everything you need to know about metabolism and long term health, enhancing and troubleshooting your performance as an athlete and understanding the significance of heart rate variability and glucose levels.  Bio: Alessandro Ferretti graduated from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition in 2001 and formed Equilibria Health Ltd in 2004. With a growing team of Nutritionists and a Medical Doctor, Equilibria Health is now recognized as one of the UK’s leading providers of nutrition education. He delivers an annual series of UK wide practitioner and medical professionals postgraduate seminars, workshops & masterclasses metabolism, health and performance, and nutrigenomic. In addition, Equilibria Health Ltd also instigated an ambitious programme of clinical workshops which has been consistently well received. He has received two nominations for CAM Best Practice Award for clinical excellence.   His past work included practice from the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at 76 Harley Street, London, and at Tudor Medical Centre, in Stratford Upon Avon.  He's fascinated by the potential of nutrigenomics, HRV,  metabolism and actively research impact of food in performance and health.   Time Stamps: 8:15 - How did you get into health, nutrition and research? 13:58 – Why do athletes have elevated fasting glucose? 17:17 – Connection between fasting glucose and inflammation? 21:18 – The role of chronic inflammation in long term diseases? 23:57 – Why you should keep a tab on heart rate variability and fasting glucose 25:32 – Should I change my training or what steps do I take if my heart rate variability and fasting glucose is off? 29:27 – Very powerful factors that you can tweak to improve your health and performance 31:30 – Missing connection between food intake and physiological rhythms 34:37 – Discussion and explanation of Chronobiology 41:25 – How can you tell if a physical routine is a positive stressor or just pointless torture? 48:45 – When is it good to find evidence from human evolution and when it’s a terrible idea? 55:40 – Latest research on the impact of Ketogenic diet on high intensity performance 1:03:35 – With so many versions of ketogenic(or any diet) diets, how do I compose an ideal diet for myself? 1:10:02 – A thorough explanation of metabolic FLEXIBILITY 1:18:57 – A thorough explanation of metabolic EFFECIENCY 1:27:18 – Does insulin sensitivity increase or decrease metabolic efficiency? 1:30:16 – What is heart rate variability and why is it important? 1:34:40 – Final plugs Guest Links Website: https://alessandroferretti.co.uk/ Videos: https://alessandroferretti.co.uk/videos Ketogeek Links Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

What do you do when you feel depressed and it seems something that is out of your control? What's going on? We go through the inspirational narrative of overcoming clinical depression and bipolar II disorder with Carrie Brown. Bio: Carrie has struggled with depression for as long as she can remember, and after she was diagnosed with BiPolarII Disorder 5 years ago, decided to become her own detective and figure out the root cause. She now lives a life completely free from all medications and any symptoms of BiPolarII Disorder or depression.  She is also a recipe developer and best-selling KETO cookbook author, host of the Ketovangelist Kitchen podcast, and partner of the Ketovangelist Unlimited Program with Brian Williamson and Danny Vega. You can find Carrie sharing free KETO resources at carriebrown.com and ketovagelistkitchen.com. Time Stamps: 6:15 – How was your childhood, upbringing and schooling? 15:42 – How was college for you? 18:41 – How would someone have befriended you? 21:04 – Did you connect with anyone around you? 21:52 – How did your professional career pan out? 28:17 – When did the demons finally catch up? 35:05 - How do I know what’s going on with me? 40:10 – How did you start troubleshooting the bipolar disorder? 45:42 – MTHFR gene mutation and its connection with bipolar disorder 47:15 – How did you get into therapeutic Keto? 53:15 – How did you add foods back into your diet? 57:29 – Was it the ketones that helped? 1:00:56 – What lifestyle changes helped? 1:03:50 – What if keto fails in the treatment? 1:05:46 – Discussion about Lyme disease, how it thrives and potential ways to deal with it 1:15:08 – Differeniating between clinical or situational depression 1:19:17 – Understanding the MTHFR gene expression & its association with various conditions 1:21:26 – How do you start a conversation who has clinical depression? 1:25:05 – Message for everyone 1:27:16 – Cooking and keto 1:29:30 – Final plugs Guest Links YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/therealcarriebrown Cookbooks: https://carriebrown.com/cookbooks-carrie-brown-keto-lchf-lowcarb Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketovangelistkitchen Ketovangelist Unlimited: https://www.patreon.com/ketovangelistunlimited Ketogeek Links Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter Sign Up: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

What happens when you eat nothing but fruits? In this episode, we talk to Michael Arnstein or "The Fruitarian" who has utilized a fruit-based diet for 10 years to perform world class marathon runs and endurance sports and try to understand how this is even possible? Bio: Michael Arnstein is a 41 year old elite athlete who lives in New York and Hawaii and utilizes a fruit-based diet to boost his performance. He is also the founder of Woodstock Fruit Festival in 2011. His performance records include: Marathons  (run 100+ marathons, best 2:28.12 NYC) Ironman Triathlons  (4 time Kona Hawaii Ironman finisher, best 9:38) Ultra Running  (50+ ultra distance races, many major event 1st place finishes) Some highlight performances: 2 time HURT 100 mile winner Vermont 100 mile winner Javelina 100 mile winner 100 mile PR: 12:57 (track; 7:46 per mile average) JFK 50 2nd place 5 hours 50 minutes Badwater 135 finisher Spartathlon 153 mile finisher   Time Stamps: 10:10 – How did you get into a fruitarian diet? 17:34 – How do you foster a positive attitude in life? 18:36 – What resources did you use to learn this lifestyle? 21:46 – How do you transition into a fruitarian diet? 25:13 – Is Vitamin B12 deficiency or supplemenation an issue on this diet? 27:50 – What about protein deficiency on this diet? 31:44 – Is there potential science around a fruit based diet? 34:17 – How do you prepare for race day? 36:38 – No drinking water on this diet!? 39:14 – What mangoes are the best in the world? 40:23 – Favorite fruits and fruits you avoid? 43:23 – Salt and do you crave salty foods? 45:09 – What about electrolytes and caffeine? 47:36 – How does the race day fair on a fruitarian diet? 49:09 – What does your physician say about your diet? 50:40 – Are there other athletes who are on a raw fruit diet? 52:07 – Can you make this diet more sustainable? 56:36 – How did this diet impact your social life and relationships? 1:02:00 – Discussion about suffering and compassion Mike Arnstein Links: Woodstock Fruit Festival: www.TheWoodstockFruitFestival.com Personal website: www.thefruitarian.com/ YouTube: The Fruitarian YouTube Ketogeek Link: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

Obesity is a complicated problem and the solution may lie in a multi-prong approach. We look at what the science tells us about obesity, how various properties of foods can impact consumption, discuss the Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis and understand how the brain and body responds to an obesogenic environment. Bio: Stephan J. Guyenet, PhD is a former neuroscience and obesity researcher and author of the book The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make Us Overeat, which was named one of the best books of 2017 by Publishers Weekly. His research has been cited more than 2,000 times by his scientific peers. His writing and speaking focus on the brain circuits that regulate eating behavior and body fatness, and how we can work with them to sustainably manage our waistlines. Time Stamps: 12:45 – Stephan’s journey into neuroscience and obesity research 16:06 – What caused obesity in humans? 20:22 – The connection between smoking and obesity? 22:32 – Why does every new diet trend such as paleo fail to reverse obesity crisis? 30:31 – Why focusing purely on taste and flavor to gauge food could be obesogenic. 36:36 – Why pure sugar, pure fat and pure sugar/fat are difficult to consume but in the right combination can be addictive and be overconsumed? 45:49 – How sensory variety could lead to overconsumption 48:40 – NUSI study and why Carbohydrate Insulin Hypothesis probably isn’t the sole driver of obesity 59:39 – Can eating fat raise insulin over time? 1:04:04 – How the food industry is incentivized to create obesogenic foods 1:08:11 – What drives cravings? 1:10:45 – Is short term overconsumption a good predictor of long term overconsumption? 1:14:04 – Does sugar addiction exist? 1:17:20 – Understanding what kind of animal studies are relevant and which aren’t 1:21:03 – What kind of research would you like to see? Stephan Guyenet Links: Book: "The Hungry Brain" by Stephan Guyenet (Recommended!) Website: http://www.stephanguyenet.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/whsource Ketogeek Link:   Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Citations: NUSI-Hall Study: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/104/2/324/4564649  

This is a VERY loaded podcast in which we talk about combining minimally invasive surgical and medical care with nutrition to Carrie's journey with Type 1 Diabetes and her decision to pursue a plant-based ketogenic diet and then discuss the viability of plant based diets when it comes to achieving dietary and therapeutic goals. Bio: Dr. Carrie Diulus is one of just a handful of board certified female orthopedic spine surgeons in the United States. She practices “patient-centered” medicine rather than the traditional “disease-centered” model. She starts by identifying all of the factors that influence a patient’s health. This understanding is then combined with state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgical and medical care including complementary and nutritional approaches to develop an individualized program for each patient’s unique needs. S̶h̶e̶ ̶p̶o̶s̶s̶e̶s̶s̶e̶s̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶e̶r̶h̶u̶m̶a̶n̶ ̶s̶t̶r̶e̶n̶g̶t̶h̶,̶ ̶e̶n̶d̶u̶r̶a̶n̶c̶e̶,̶ ̶s̶t̶a̶m̶i̶n̶a̶,̶ ̶f̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶u̶p̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶s̶i̶x̶ ̶t̶i̶m̶e̶s̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶s̶p̶e̶e̶d̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶s̶o̶u̶n̶d̶,̶ ̶p̶h̶y̶s̶i̶c̶a̶l̶ ̶d̶u̶r̶a̶b̶i̶l̶i̶t̶y̶,̶ ̶a̶ ̶s̶i̶x̶t̶h̶ ̶s̶e̶n̶s̶e̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶r̶e̶s̶i̶s̶t̶a̶n̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶t̶o̶x̶i̶n̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶p̶o̶i̶s̶o̶n̶s̶.̶ ̶I̶n̶ ̶h̶e̶r̶ ̶B̶i̶n̶a̶r̶y̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶m̶,̶ ̶s̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶a̶b̶s̶o̶r̶b̶ ̶e̶n̶e̶r̶g̶y̶ ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶f̶i̶r̶e̶ ̶p̶h̶o̶t̶o̶n̶i̶c̶ ̶p̶r̶o̶j̶e̶c̶t̶i̶l̶e̶s̶ ̶w̶h̶i̶l̶e̶ ̶b̶e̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶a̶b̶l̶e̶ ̶t̶o̶ ̶s̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶v̶a̶c̶u̶u̶m̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶s̶p̶a̶c̶e̶.̶ Time Stamps: 0:16 – “Energy Pod Wars” 7:22 – Why did you become an orthopedic spine surgeon? 10:05 – How do you reduce the invasiveness of a surgery? 13:06 – What does “inflammation” actually mean and its connection with ketosis? 15:52 – Is there a connection between ketogenic diet and wound healing? 17:39 – How do you compose a ketogenic diet for your goals? 21:24 – How do you maintain adherence to a diet? 25:53 – What exactly is insulin resistance in your perspective? 30:17 – How did you become a Type 1 diabetic and your journey with it? 33.55 – Challenges with protein intake and working with plant based proteins 42:23 – Breaking dogma, adaptability and finding solutions that work for an individual 44:35 – Bioavailability of plants and the paradox of “fruitarians” 45:57 – How different dietary components can impact health 51:02 – The importance of stable fatty acids in foods 52:12 - Should I be worried of plant toxins such as lectins and oxalates? 58:04 – What is your workout and physical routines like? 1:05:42 – Vegan Keto vs. Omnivore Keto 1:08:19 – Important things to know before going Vegan Keto 1:10:15 – Concerns with many of the Keto food products Guest Links: Website: http://www.drcarriediulus.com/ Instagram:  @ carriediulusmd Facebook Page:  / carriediulusmd Twitter:  @ cadiulus Ketogeek Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale

It's important to ask where our food is coming from and how it impacts the environment around us. Silvopasture is an innovative and growing farming practice that uses woodland and domesticated animals to create a regenerative farming system that has one of the highest carbon capture rate and promotes nutrient cycling.   Bio: Steve Gabriel is an ecologist, forest farmer, and educator living in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. He passionately pursues work that re-connects people to the forested landscape and supports them to grow their skills in forest stewardship. He is Agroforestry Extension Specialist for the Cornell Small Farm Program and co-owns Wellspring Forest Farm & School with his wife Elizabeth, where they produce mushrooms, maple syrup, duck eggs, pastured lamb, and elderberry extract, all from forest-based systems. The school hosts several educational programs each season with the goal of increasing people's understanding of healthy forests and how they can play a critical role in their stewardship. Time Stamps: 6:37 – How did you get into farming & agriculture? 9:35 – How did you learn about Silvopastures? 12:41- When did humans get into monocropping? 15:38 – What are “Silvopastures”? 17:22 – How do you bring back nutrients into food through regenerative farming? 22:31 – Can a family sustain purely off of farming alone? 23:55 – Why Silvopastures have one of the highest carbon capture among all farming practices 26:07 – What kind of animals work best for silvopastures? 29:00 – How can trees and animals help each other? 30:53 – What kind of trees can you use for Silvopastures? 34:00 – Is this form of farming growing? 36:20 – How do I get started on Silvopastures? 37:41 – What are some of the biggest issues in farming and agriculture these days? 40:07 – How negative farming practices can lead to negative health consequences 45:22 – How can you become a smart consumer when it comes to picking food? 48:23 – Why understanding where your food comes from is very important 51:10 – Challenges for new farms and farmers? 52:16 – Is there a shortage of farmers? 54:32 – Tools that can be connect consumers with farmers? 57:07 – New farming innovations and paradigm shifts 59:59 – Final  Links:   Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/low-carb-events/san-diego-2018/ Pecan Coconut: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods/products/pecan-coconut-energy-pods Guest Links: Website: www.WellspringForestFarm.com Silvopasture Book Website: http://silvopasturebook.com/ Farming the Woods Book: Shop Amazon Here Silvopasture Book: Shop Amazon Here

Most people are either at a blue collar or white collar job so how do you create your healthy diet around a job or a business? How can you boost productivity while challenging extreme work loads and balancing relationships, health and life. Bio: Mehrdad Zarifkar operates Aviana Aircraft Detailing and eM Detailing. Traveling all over the country to work on aircraft and cars, his normal commute is either a 4 hour drive, or involves taking a private or commercial plane to the job where 16-18 hour days are the norm. Armed with a degree in Biochemistry, he learned how a low carb diet helped drive his entrepreneurial endeavors   Time Stamps: 0:15 – Ketogeek announcement, Low Carb USA, New Energy Pod Design & Wholesale Information 6:36 - Pomodero technique for boosting productivity 11:10 - A discussion about caffeine dependency 13:10 – How to brew a great cup of coffee 17:01 – Developing an analytical and biochemical way of thinking 20:11 – Dealing with dietary claims and anecdotes 23:15 – Biochemistry and airplanes? 24:54 – Benefit of being fat adapted doing a mentally and physically challenging job 26:18 – How to reduce time wasted on social media 28:02 – Daily dietary routine for working long hours 32:16 – Staying focused and energetic for an extreme work schedule 37:06  - Is having an extreme work schedule a rewarding experience? 40:17 – How discipline equates to freedom in life 41:23 – Is rewarding yourself for hard work sustainable? 44:03 – How do you deal with procrastination? 47:30 – When is it ok to pursue diminishing returns or not? 53:19 – Why job type should dictate how many hours you work 59:00 – Healthy skepticism and overcoming the resistance to change 1:01:55 – How to strategically work with public to impact health 1:05:05 – How to increase adherence to a diet? 1:07:51 – Why are we obese? 1:09:51 – Experiments you’d like to see Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Low Carb USA: https://www.lowcarbusa.org/low-carb-events/san-diego-2018/ Pecan Coconut: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods/products/pecan-coconut-energy-pods Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keto_detailer/

  Why is obesity so rampant in low income housholds and why does the environment that you are raised in can lead to fat gain? How do you start eating healthy when everyone else isn't and above all, how do you inspire others to do the same? Bio: Dustin Cade is a Ketogenic diet enthusiast, works to help others by showing his own progress and successes with this lifestyle, with a starting weight of 421lbs and a current weight of 290lbs he has been ketogenic since September of 2016. So far being more than half way through his weight loss journey he is able to showcase not only the results of the diet but help others get started and succeed even on the tightest of budgets. He hopes to continue spreading useful and easy to follow information to those who are interested in learning about a ketogenic lifestyle. Time Stamps: 5:45 – How did you and your family get into Keto? 9:16 – How did your social circle change as you lost weight? 10:08 – Changes noticed after going keto? 12:32 – Best way to transition into Keto? 14:12 – Indulging outside of a strict diet 16:39 – Is adding fat satiating for you? 17:23 – How has your experience been with extended fasting? 20:16 – Do you feel happier and confident when you lose weight? 22:00 – What caused you to go above 400lbs? 27:36 – What would you do if you could go back in time? 28:29 – A discussion about fat and fit shaming 32:40 – How do you approach people close to you regarding weight and health? 34:45 – How have you developed as a person while losing weight? 34:54 – Shopping keto on a budget 43:24 – How did Fahad get into Keto and Ketogeek? 46:03 – Challenges of trying to pursue health when everyone around you isn’t 47:23 – Why is obesity rampant in low incomes households? 50:23 – Why “hopelessness” can be contagious 57:13 – Final message and plugs Links: Shop Energy Pods Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ketogeek-Chocolate-Energy-Organic-Vanilla/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Ketogeek Merchandise, Ghee & Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Wholesale: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ketosimple/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ketosimple

Keto or fat adaptation has its advantages and weaknesses. In this podcast, we get into the nitty gritty of athletic performance and talk about how we can potentially and strategically use carbs, proteins and fats both to improve body composition and enhance performance.  Bio:  In short, Peter started his journey about 3 years ago following NSNG(No Sugar No Grain), fell to the dark side and started following the "Eat loads of extra fat, Fear Protein" groups. He then came back to develop the facebook group to support the science of low carb at The Fat Adapted Athlete. His starting weight was 275 lbs when he got fed up. He had always a fit person (Cop in the USAF, Martial artist from the age of 5, l lived in an Aikido school for a bit/UshiDeshi, avid weight lifter) but eventually at 46 and 275 lbs, he decided to go low carb and train for a marathon. That turned into running 40-60 miles a week/2000+ miles a year and he dropped to 199. Currently he is at 215-220 lbs and aspiring to reach his goal to lean out at 205 lbs. Time Stamps: 1:05 - Ketogeek Announcements 10:06 – How did you get into LC/Keto? 13:20 – How keto is popular on Facebook and social media 15:02 – What is your training style like and dietary protocols? 16:18 – Why do you limit cardio as a fat adapted athlete? 17:40 – Is switching from carbs to fat burning and vice versa a switch or step-by-step process? 19:00 – How do I become a fat adapted athlete? 22:30 – The truth about exogenous ketones and protein intake 26:34 – Benefits of using MCTs as an athlete and why constantly testing ketones may not be a smart idea 27:28 – What’s the muscle that can actually use ketones as fuel? 28:38 – Is ketone testing useful or totally pointless? 30:23 – Is dietary fat superior fuel when compared to stored body fat? 34:39 – A very simple approach to keto 35:56 – Why did you decide to start a Keto coaching? 40:58 – How do you eat out on keto or during social occasions? 43:49 – What self studies have you done? 47:16 – Why is fat loss such a erratic process and not just a straight road down? 49:53 – Do all diets really fail and why? 53:22 – Why simplifying food choices ensures success in the long run 57:19 – Why focusing on macros and calories is just part of the picture 1:02:44 – Why ketone readings are all over the place 1:04:42 – Should people new to keto test ketones? 1:05:54 – Experience with a relatively carnivorous diet and athletic performance 1:09:29 – Should I consume fat before, during or after the workout? 1:11:11 – Does a good diet lead to people automatically fasting without thinking of it? 1:12:29 – High fat vs. high protein for body recomposition 1:18:45 – Final Plugs Links: Chocolate Fudge Energy Pod on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Shop Ghee: https://ketogeek.com/collections/alchemy/products/ghee Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Wholesale: wholesale@ketogeek.com Wholesale Website: https://ketogeek.com/pages/wholesale Peter Bliarczyk Links: All Diets Fail: https://alldietsfail.com Fat Adapted Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/193071934103417/

Why are we becoming insulin resistant and obese? Why is the health and food industry failing? Where did this madness begin? And above all, what happens when you challenge the dietary advice that doesn't work? Bio: Dr Gary Fettke is an Orthopaedic Surgeon practising in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. He has a major interest in the preventative medicine and encourages his patients to lose weight before undergoing surgery. Although his speciality is surgery, Gary believes it is much better to help people avoid surgery if at all possible by taking preventative measures, which often involve altering the diet. In recent years Gary has focussed on the role of diet in the development of diabetes, obesity and cancer. He has been speaking out on the combined role of sugar, fructose, refined carbohydrates and polyunsaturated oils linking together to be behind inflammation and modern disease. He has incurred the wrath of regulatory bodies for his stand on public health, but he and his wife, Belinda, remain active defending the benefits of low carb healthy fat living. There ongoing work has uncovered the vested interests and ideologies shaping nutritional guidelines at an international level. Times Stamps: 0:58 – Ketogeek talk 11:14 – Gary’s journey into low carb lifestyle  14:41 – What do I do in college when all the guidelines failing and new nutritional approaches coming up? 17:46 – Why did you decide to challenge conventional medical system? 22:28 – Where did chronic obesity and diabetes begin? 27:40 – Instead of “Eat Less, Move More”, what kind of motto or advice can we have for people? 30:22 – What’s up with “Fructose No”? 32:15 – Supporting and spreading the message for the health of the world 37:02 – The story of how and where did the dietary guidelines come from? 46:19 – Why didn’t anyone challenge the “meat causes cancer” myth or dietary guidelines in general? 51:23 – What does it actually mean to be a “Doctor”? 53:47 – How do we develop new food companies of the future? 58:40 – Seeking empowerment, comfort, pleasure and joy all at the same time 1:02:25 – What kind of questions should I ask a medical professional to get the best results? 1:06:11 – What’s the future of the medicine? 1:11:26 – After we get rid of chronic conditions, what would kill us? 1:13:12 – Final Plugs Links: Chocolate Fudge Energy Pod on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Shop Ghee: https://ketogeek.com/collections/alchemy/products/ghee Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up Gary Fettke Links: www.nofructose.com www.isupportgary.com Facebook: Belinda Fettke No Fructose Twitter: @FructoseNo

In this special first year anniversary episode, we review all our research, previous podcasts and conversations in the past and share how to create healthy food products and why the pursuit of ketosis is counterproductive to fat loss.  Bio: Fahad Ahmad is the founder of Ketogeek and hosts the Ketogeek Podcast, a world class health show about food, nutrition and health. He is into resistance training, Ashtanga yoga, calisthenics and various forms of training styles. Armed with a idealistic goals distilled in a world of realism, his goal is to help the world make a better place. He leads a life of extreme generalism or as he describes it, 'The Renaissance Lifestyle'.  Corey Behn is the Production Chief at Ketogeek and handles all the backbone of Ketogeek product manufacturing. He has a strong background in the athletic world all the way from rock climbing to various forms of yoga such as Ashtanga Yoga.  Time Stamps: 4:30 – Yoga and Keto 7:09 – Chasing paradoxes and the carnivore diet 10:40 – Making Ghee for Ketogeek, brown butter & problems with nutrition science pertaining to various foods 16:54 – Most vanilla is just fillers 17:44 – Problems with lowering calories in food and low carb, high filler foods 19:35 – How has our journey changed after a year learning from educators at Ketogeek 23:45 – Updates to the podcast 28:09 – How we created our Keto friendly product 28:37 – What are “silvopastures”? 35:28 – The recurring themes observed in successful diets 38:49 – What is the “Twinkie Effect” and “Sensory Specific Satiety” 40:36 – Looking at satiety in terms of nutrients 44:22 – Novelty seeking human behavior and rise of social chronic conditions 48:16 – Why we’ve decided to move away from Keto? Links: Chocolate Fudge Energy Pod on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B88S36J Ketogeek Ghee on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B29HM3D Shop Energy Pods: https://ketogeek.com/collections/energy-pods Shop Ghee: https://ketogeek.com/collections/alchemy/products/ghee Ketogeek Newsletter: https://ketogeek.com/pages/sign-up