Keto For Women Show

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Fasting 101: Part 1 - What It Looks Like, Who Should Do It, What To Expect -- #021 Nov 03, 2017

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I've decided to tackle the massive topic within the keto community that is FASTING. I have so much to say on the subject that I'm devoting two whole episodes to it! In this episode, we cover the basics of fasting, plus I cover my own personal experience with fasting and what I learned from that experience. Hint: I'm still incorporating fasting. :)

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Keto Sweeteners and Treats, PCOS and Metformin Breakdown, Keto With No Gallbladder, Birth Control and Keto -- #020 Oct 27, 2017

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This listener keto Q&A episode is filled with some of the most common topics in the keto community -- PCOS, no gallbladder, sweeteners, oh my! What exactly is PCOS? Health considerations with the birth control pill Can you be keto without a gallbladder? My top 3 keto-friendly sweeteners Thoughts on erythritol How sugar-free sweeteners affect ketosis and cravings

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Breaking Down Emotional Eating, Cravings, Binges, and Weight Loss with Stephanie Dodier, CN -- #019 Oct 20, 2017

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Today's guest, Stephanie Dodier, is bringing up a new topic to KFW that I am incredibly passionate about and excited to share with you! Whether you realize it now or not, emotional eating, negative self-talk, and your ego are playing WAY too big of a role in your health journey. But, there is a way out!

TOPICS:

Why weight loss doesn’t equal immediate happiness
How our thoughts can destroy our chance at true health and happiness
Understanding negative self-talk
Binge eating - why it happens and how to stop
How to stop the diet mentality
Achieving body acceptance
Breaking down emotional eating
The power of meditation
Tips for self-love

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The advice and opinions in The Keto For Women show are intended for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical care. Please always consult your medical professional for your specific health concerns.

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The Supplements I Do and Don't Recommend For Keto Women -- #018 Oct 13, 2017

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I get questions about supplements all the time from ladies in the keto community, so I am taking the whole episode today to talk about the supplements I think women should and shouldn't take. We're talking general health, keto-specific, hormones, sleep support, all of it! Plus, you can get a downloadable PDF with all of my specific recommendations.

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Keto For Diabetes Management and Prevention with Hanna Boethius -- #017 Oct 06, 2017

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At some point, we will all come across someone in our lives who is dealing with metabolic disease, whether it's ourselves, a loved one, friend, coworker, etc. because it is THAT common. Now is the time for you to learn as much as you can so you can help these people live an awesome life! I invited Hanna Boethius, the diabetes expert, to the show to help us be more informed about diabetes so we can pass the information on to others.

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How To Eat Keto Without Calculating Macros, Keto For SIBO & Candida, Building Muscle For Weight Loss, Eating More When Not Hungry, Bariatric Surgery, and more! -- #016 Sep 29, 2017

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It's another Keto Q&A episode with more of your questions being answered! This week, there are a few topics that get me fired up, including tracking macros, 30-day keto cleanses, and working out. Tune in to see what gets me so upset!

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Keto Q&A: hot flashes and hormonal side effects from keto, blood ketone readings fluctuating, hunger on keto, markers for insulin resistance, mold illness marker, and more! -- #015 Sep 22, 2017

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I'm making it my mission to get through as many of YOUR questions as I can for the next few weeks so you get the answers you've been waiting for! Today's episode will help clarify your questions on blood ketone readings, insulin resistance markers, hunger, hot flashes, other hormonal symptoms, and more! I've also been getting LOTS of questions about the inflammatory response I got from mold exposure, so I'm taking the time to go into detail about testing and treatment for that.

TOPICS:

How to test to see if your body has been affected by mold
What treatment steps are necessary to combat mold illness and the inflammatory response it causes
Question #1: Why am I getting hot flashes (and other hormonal symptoms) while keto?
Question #2: Will my blood ketone readings get higher the longer I am in ketosis? What do low numbers mean?
Question #3: What are the signs of being fat-adapted?
Question #4: Is it normal for ketone readings to fluctuate throughout the day?
Question #5: Why am I so hungry while eating keto?
Question #6: Why are fasting glucose readings normal when I suspect insulin resistance? What markers do I test for insulin resistance?

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My Top 10 Keto Misconceptions -- #014 Sep 15, 2017

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I hear from women all of the time who are trying to adopt a ketogenic diet but are stuck with so many rules and "supposed to's" around the diet change that they just can't seem to make it work for them. So, today I'm breaking down the top 10 misconceptions I hear about the keto diet and debunking them for you!

Before we get into this top 10 list, I take a few minutes at the beginning to clarify and simplify the answer to "Should I eat more fat or more protein?" and "Am I eating too much fat?" in response to episode #13.

TOPICS:

How to determine the right macro ratios for YOUR keto diet
Debunking my top 10 keto myths:

When following a keto diet, you also must fast.
When following a keto diet, you must keep your carbs at 20g.
When following a keto diet, you shouldn't eat snacks.
When following a keto diet, you must drink a bulletproof coffee/tea.
When following a keto diet, you will immediately lose a bunch of weight.
When following a keto diet, there is no room for vegetables because they have too many carbs.
When following a keto diet, NEVER eat fruit.
When following a keto diet, eat lots of dairy.
When following a keto diet, magic happens after just a few weeks.
When following a keto diet, you should also drop your calories.

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The Low Carb Universe - Mallorca, Spain - Nov. 14-19, 2017
The Low Carb Cruise - The Caribbean - May 20-27, 2018
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Precision Xtra Blood Ketone Meter
Precision Xtra Blood Ketone Test Strips

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Keto For Mental Health: Using A High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet For Alzheimer's, Depression, and Anxiety with Amy Berger, MS, CNS, NTP -- #013 Sep 08, 2017

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This week's episode is dedicated to learning more about how a ketogenic diet can improve and even reverse cognitive diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia and also mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. This is an important subject to discuss, not only to help those we know who have already been diagnosed, but also in prevention for ourselves and loved ones. To do so, I enlisted the help of Amy Berger, MS, CNS, NTP and author of The Alzheimer's Antidote, as a guest on the show to bring her knowledge on the topic and so much more about her low-carb journey. We even have differing opinions on a few subjects as it relates to keto vs. low-carb!

TOPICS:

How Amy got started with a low-carb, ketogenic diet
Why she loves eating a low-carb diet
Our differing opinions on amounts of dietary fats and carbs
The "paralysis by analysis" effects of a keto diet in today's world
Alzheimer's as type 3 diabetes
Why the keto diet works in Alzheimer's patients
Keto for depression and anxiety
The role exogenous ketones can play in these diseases

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The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger, MS, CNS, NTP
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Find Amy on Twitter @tuitnutrition
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Keto Q&A: Carbs for Hypothyroid?, Should You Eat Less Fat To Lose Fat?, Is Keto Bad For Gut Health?, and When To Start Intermittent Fasting? -- #012 Sep 01, 2017

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So much info packed into one episode! This week, I'm answering your questions in another installment of Keto Q&A. Before I dive into questions this week, we'll spend some time at the beginning learning more details on the who, what, why, and how of The Fat Burning Female Project - my online course that helps women get into ketosis safely, effectively, and in a fun environment. Then, we move on to the most popular questions I get about the keto lifestyle.

TOPICS:

What happens in The Fat Burning Female Project, who is a good candidate for it, and who is NOT a good candidate.
Question #1: Is keto bad for the thyroid? Should I include more carbs?
Question #2: If I need to lose fat, should I eat less fat on my keto diet so my body burns fat stores?
Question #3: Will keto negatively affect our gut health and good bacteria?
Question #4: When should I start incorporating intermittent fasting?

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Article: Is Keto Bad For The Thyroid? by Mark Sisson

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