
About this episode
Keto without the crazy. Low-carb and keto-oriented nutritionist Amy Berger's goal is to provide information about the keto diet without the fuss of different apps, spending too much, or weighing every molecule of food.
Her knowledge of low-carb diet started during her college years, thanks to Dr. Atkins and his book New Diet Revolution. She was already practicing low-carb diet when she took her master's degree in human nutrition. Already aware of its effects and benefits, it prompted her to delve deeper into its relation to different metabolic syndromes, Alzheimer's disease, thyroid, and depression.
In this episode, she shares the life-changing information she got from her studies on Alzheimer's disease as her graduate thesis, the heartbreak of seeing people misdiagnosed for decades, and the tips she has on how to get lab tests even without a doctor’s consent.
Quick Guide:
01:10 Introduction
05:49 Keto without crazy
07:00 People may not need the same keto diet
11:25 Cut the carbs
15:39 Common symptoms that a low-carb approach can help resolve
21:41 Symptoms that you’re getting insufficient fats
24:17 The unconventional nutrition education
27:43 The Alzheimer’s Antidote
34:21 Diet and lifestyle affect the brain too
36:53 Thyroid problems and depression
47:36 Misinformation related to health and nutrition
Get to know our guest:
Amy Berger is a Certified Nutrition Specialist who offers private consultations and creates online courses about keto. She authored the following books: The Alzheimer’s Antidote, The Stall Slayer, and End Your Carb Confusion, written with Eric Westman, MD.
"So just because you're normal doesn't mean you're going to feel well. I really, really wish that more doctors would go by the symptoms versus the numbers." - Amy Berger
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