Big Fat Keto Lies

Big Fat Keto Lies

Author: Marty Kendall June 3, 2021 Duration: 17:20

Welcome to the Optimising Nutrition Podcast.  

In this episode, I wanted to give you an overview of my book, Big Fat Keto Lies, which clarifies the most common misconceptions and mistakes with low carb and 'ketogenic' diets through the lens of Nutritional Optimisation.  

  • Keto Lie #1: ‘Optimal ketosis’ is a goal and more ketones are better 
  • Keto Lie #2: You have to be ‘in ketosis’ to burn fat 
  • Keto Lie #3: You should eat more fat to burn more fat 
  • Keto Lie #4: Protein should be avoided because of gluconeogenesis 
  • Keto Lie #5: Fat is a 'free food' because it doesn’t elicit an insulin response 
  • Keto Lie #6: Food quality is not important, it’s all about insulin and avoiding carbs 
  • Keto Lie #7: Fasting for longer is better 
  • Keto Lie #8: Insulin toxicity is enemy #1 
  • Keto Lie #9: Calories don’t count 
  • Keto Lie #10: Stable blood sugars will lead to fat loss 
  • Keto Lie #11: You should ‘eat fat to satiety’ to lose body fat 
  • Keto Lie #12: If in doubt, keep calm and keto on  


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Marty Kendall hosts the Optimising Nutrition Podcast, cutting through the noise of diet trends and dogma. Here, nutrition isn't about following a rigid belief system or the latest branded plan; it's fundamentally about ensuring your body gets the nutrients it needs to thrive. Marty applies a clear-eyed, engineering mindset to the complex world of food, breaking down the science into actionable strategies. In each episode, you'll hear detailed conversations with researchers, doctors, and other experts diving deep into the mechanics of weight loss, the practicalities of fasting, and the core principles of effective nutrition. These interviews are balanced with candid stories from real people who share their personal journeys, offering relatable insights into what works and what doesn't outside the lab. This podcast serves as a grounded resource for anyone tired of conflicting advice and looking for a substantive, evidence-based path to better health. It’s a space where data meets human experience, all focused on the tangible goal of optimisation. You can expect every discussion to return to that central, uncomplicated idea: strip away the labels, and focus on nourishment.
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