As the title suggest, this course will show you how to make the ketogenic diet a sustainable lifestyle in a way that is easy, healthy and enjoyable. This is the only course you'll need on the ketogenic diet and I have done the hard work in making sense of the crazy amount of information available out there. This course was created by a normal individual who suffered from a ray of health- and food related issues and seeing the amazing results with this way of living, has inspired me to help others understand how to implement this way of living as a lifestyle so they too can reap the amazing benefits of great health and vitality.
This is the introduction and welcoming video to the course.
The content overview shows what students can expect from the course. It outlines all the topics which will be discussed in each lecture.
This lecture gives a background of the author and explains why the course was created.
This lecture explains the gut-issues the author had and why. This is a helpful course as students might be able to identify the reason for their own digestive issues and if they don't have any such issues, this can show them how to help friends or family with similar issues by introducing the ketogenic diet.
This lecture explains the effect of a sugar or carbohydrate addiction. This is more common than most people know.
This lecture paints the success story of the author and her husband in having been on the ketogenic diet for just about a year.
In this lecture the author explains the interest in diets and nutrition, background research done and why the course should be helpful to any individual.
In this lecture, the author introduces the main sources she uses for information on the subject of the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting.
This lecture focus on what the word keto means and where this diet originates.
In this lecture, the author explains why keto is such a powerful tool and how it works in the body. The different types of fuel the body uses is explained and also how to switch from one to the other.
This lecture focuses on the science behind intermittent fasting, why it's necessary as part of the ketogenic lifestyle. It also shows what can be consumed during the fasting period.
In this lecture, the author explains how harmful sugar and refined carbohydrates are. This information is often time swept under the rug while people suffer with disease.
In this lecture, the different health benefits of the ketogenic lifestyle is outlined. Specific attention is given to Digestive issues, PCOS, Obesity and Diabetes in children, Cancer and Menopause. This lecture also explains how the ketogenic diet lifestyle can effectively treat these conditions.
This lecture reveals what is really necessary in terms of a healthy metabolism and why it matters WHAT you eat, and not entirely HOW MUCH you eat.
This lecture sets the why behind doing keto and the one thing that will either set you up for success or failure - your mindset.
In this lecture, the author addresses some precautions to be taking when attempting the ketogenic diet and how to handle the plan should the student have Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, Heart conditions, Cholesterol problems or if they are pregnant. Adaptation is also addressed as well as what can be expected during the adaptation phase, especially relating to Candida. This lecture also addresses the 'cardinal sin' on keto: eating carbs while doing keto.
This lecture about intermittent fasting focuses more on the 'how' in getting you kick-started on your keto plan.
In this lecture, the author explains how this diet actually works, and focuses on healthy fats, not just high amounts of fat. It also teaches the principles in putting your meals together. Insulin response as well as the insulin are also discussed.
This lecture explains the different types of fat, also how it pertains to cholesterol as well as the real cause for high cholesterol. It also teaches students the different types of cholesterol (HDL, LDL, Triglycerides), which fats to avoid and which to include to increase the right type of lipids in the body while reducing the harmful types.
This lecture is practical in teaching students how to plan their keto meals and how to calculate the macros (carbs, protein, fat) for their individual needs. The author also shares how they do lunches on a daily basis.
Part of the transitioning process, is getting keto-flu. But not all symptoms are really keto-flu. This lecture will show you how to know whether you have keto-flu (part of transitioning) or whether your diet is nutrient deficient. The author discusses different areas of transitioning and symptoms such as digestive issues, bad breath, dry mouth and cramping, as well as effective ways to minimize the effects of this transitioning process and symptoms.
A very important lecture relating to the supplementation necessary for the ketogenic lifestyle. Nutrient deficiencies can arise since certain foods are being avoided. Effective diet supplementation is imperative for long-term feasibility and success of this meal plan, and in this lecture the author explains exactly which supplements to use. A few items on this subject includes Apple Cider vinegar, Nutritional Yeast, Mineral complex, Salt and MCT oil.
This lecture is very practical. In this lecture the author separates foods into their different categories to show students exactly which foods they can eat on the ketogenic diet.
In this lecture, the author shows how to effectively cycle the ketogenic diet once insulin resistance is restored and the suitable time for re-introducing healthy carbs arise.
In this practical lecture, students will gain wonderful insight as to how to make this diet a lifestyle that is sustainable in the long run.
The bonus lecture contains easy and healthy keto-friendly meals which are some of the author's staple meals for dinner. The author explains how to prepare these meals in an easy way without these lectures being a technical recipe book.
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