#60: Amy Berger: More Keto, Less Crazy

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 Connect with her: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tuitnutrition Blog: http://www.tuitnutrition.com/ The Stall Slayer website: https://stallslayer.com/ Adapt Your Life Academy: https://adaptyourlifeacademy.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDz-SYYhoerycynsCm7L8g Amy Berger talks about thyroid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQzDYRALCqw&ab_channel=AmyBerger-KetoWithouttheCrazy Episode snippets: 06:13 - 07:00 Keto without the crazy 08:16 - 09:27 What a ketogenic diet really is 20:30 - 21:39 They're adding extra fat even when they're not hungry for it. 25:52 - 27:05 The nutritional education in a not conventional way 30:12 - 31:28 The Alzheimer’s as type 3 diabetes 32:40 - 33:39 High insulin is a huge risk factor for Alzheimer’s 34:46 - 35:47 Driven by diet and lifestyle 38:39 - 39:41 Thyroid problems not being properly diagnosed 43:27 - 43:57 Normal doesn’t mean optimal Send Dr. Ovadia a Text Message. (If you want a response, you must include your contact information.) Dr. Ovadia cannot respond here. To contact his team, please send an email to [email protected] WEBSITE: Stay Off My Kitchen Table Like what you hear? Head over to IFixHearts.com/book to grab a copy of my book, Stay Off My Operating Table.  Ready to go deeper? Talk to someone from my team at IFixHearts.com/talk. Ready to take control of your health?  Grab Dr. Ovadia’s brand new book Stay Off My Kitchen Table now!  This isn’t just another diet book; it reveals why it’s not just what you eat, but what your body actually absorbs that determines your health. If you’re struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, or feeling like “healthy eating” isn’t working… this book shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to reset your gut Eliminate hidden foods sabotaging your progress Unlock real energy, metabolism, and longevity Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take action today. Get your copy of Stay Off My Kitchen Table now. Learn More: Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts  Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health Theme Song : Rage Against Written & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey (c) 2016 Mercury Retro Recordings Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.