On this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists Andrew interviews “Ketodontist” Dr. Matt Standridge about the Keto diet! Dr. Standridge highlights who keto is beneficial for, who it may not benefit, and the best ways to follow through with the diet.
Interview Start: 04:00.057
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Episode Highlights
- Keto Diet, A Tool in the Toolbox
- What is Keto?
- Moderation
- Carbohydrates: When they are needed
- Alcohol
- Weight loss
- Epilepsy
- Bonking: Hitting the wall
Quotes
“ I don’t live it 100% all the time but it is my baseline I go back to.”
“Ketones got a bad wrap because of uncontrolled diabetics.”
“Do you want to be a sugar burner or a fat burner?”
“A food can be keto and not serve your body well.”
“Most of us are not Olympic athletes but are eating the amount of carbohydrates like we are.”
“There is no dietary need for carbohydrates.”
“Most diets require supplementation because our food and soil has been robbed of its nutrients.”
“Most people are getting their sodium from pre-packaged foods, when we eat a whole foods diet we often need to make sure we are getting enough electrolytes.”
“If your body isn’t using it for energy, it is being stored as fat.”
“You don’t have to be Keto to lose weight.”
“The reduction in inflammation transfers to the mouth as well.”
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