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Books and Resources
These are a few of my recommended readings if you would like to educate yourself on metabolic health.
"The Salt Fix" by Dr James Dinicolantonio
"A Fat Lot of Good" by Dr Peter Brukner OAM
"Good Fat is Good for Women Menopause" by Dr Elizabeth Bright
Health Information FAQ
Q. What is a ketogenic diet?
A.In this metabolic state, the body produces the majority of its energy needs from the breakdown of dietary and body fat. This process produces powerful energy molecules called ketones. The transition to ketosis is a hallmark of all "ketogenic" low-carbohydrate diets.
Q. Doesn't my body need carbohydrates for energy?
A.Up to 75% of the brain’s energy needs can be met by ketones from ketosis. The remaining 25% will come from glucose produced in the body by gluconeogenesis– the creation of glucose from protein and glycerol (from fats).
Q. Is Saturated Fat Healthy?
A.The short answer is, yes, very healthy. Yet for more than half a century, saturated fat has been the most demonised nutrient on earth. Everyone knows it clogs your arteries, right? Actually, that’s wrong. But after a lifetime of misinformation, we know this will take some convincing. In reality, saturated fat is a key nutrient in the healthiest and most nutrient-dense foods on earth, like red meat, eggs, and full-fat dairy. It plays an essential and supportive role in numerous critical bodily functions. See the list below of the important attributes of saturated fat.
Short chain Fatty Acids make up 1/2 of cell membrane structures in our body
Enhances calcium absorption
Aids in the body’s synthesis of the essential fatty acids
Provides a rich source of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K
Saturated fat in the diet doesn’t directly translate to saturated fats in the blood. Saturated fat levels in the blood are influenced by the prevalence of carbs in the diet and the subsequent carb-generated lipogenesis process
60% of your brain is made of fat. 50% of the fat in your brain is saturated, and critical for cognitive function
Saturated fats are the building blocks of many key hormones
Cell membranes are 50% saturated fat
Saturated fats can increase HDL, the “good cholesterol”
Consuming a low-carb high-fat diet can increase LDL particle size–which reduces risk of heart disease
Stearic Acid, One of the most common saturated fatty acids found in meat is associated with improved body fat, improved mitochondrial function, and weight loss
Stearic acid has been shown to slightly lower or have a neutral effect on LDL (bad) cholesterol. Stearic acid shows no evidence of raising your risk of heart disease.