BONUS: Breaking Down Calorie Restriction, Protein Intake and The Ketogenic Diet with Chris Irvin
About this episode
Chris Irvin discusses the benefits and considerations of low-carb and ketogenic diets, including protein intake and metabolic health.
I had the honor of reconnecting with Chris Irvin today! (He was with me once before, on Episode 175.) Chris is a nutrition researcher, writer, and educator specializing in low-carb dieting for metabolic health and human performance. He is the author of Keto Answers, The Carnivore Diet for Beginners, and Mommy, Do I Have to Eat This? He is also the Chief Marketing Officer at BioCoach, a company dedicated to taking down prediabetes and diabetes. Chris is an incredible resource on the value of keto and low-carb diets! His book, Keto Answers, is one of my favorite keto resources to recommend to clients! In this episode, Chris and I discuss the differences between micro- and macronutrients. We talk about the therapeutic uses of keto, low-carb, hormesis, and carnivore diets; the role of metabolic health; the value of protein; balancing longevity and sarcopenia; and the results of over-fasting, over-restricting, and creating too much stress on the body. We also dive into questions from listeners about the impact of low-carb and ketogenic diets on cholesterol panels and endurance, how to troubleshoot digestive distress, protein excess, and Chris’s favorite gadgets and supplements. I…
People in this episode
Host: Everyday Wellness™
Guest: Chris Irvin
Topics covered
- calorie restriction
- protein intake
- ketogenic diet
- metabolic health
- low-carb diets
- therapeutic uses of diets
Keywords
- calorie restriction
- protein
- ketogenic diet
- metabolic health
- low-carb
- carnivore diet
- fasting
- cholesterol
- digestive distress
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BioCoach
Books & works: Keto Answers, The Carnivore Diet for Beginners, Mommy, Do I Have to Eat This?
More episodes of Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+
- Ep. 605 "What Happens When You Stop the Pill in Midlife?" | Oral Contraceptives, Menopause, Perimenopause, Hormones
- Ep. 604 “It’s Not Just Vitamin D!” – How Sunlight Supports Blood Pressure, Mood & Hormonal Health with Rowan Jacobsen | Perimenopause, Menopause, Sleep
- Ep. 603 The Microbiome's Role in Heart and Metabolic Health with Dr. William Davis | Menopause, Perimenopause, Microbiome
- Ep. 602 “The Gallbladder-Hormone Connection” – How Perimenopause Changes Bile Flow and Gallbladder Health | Menopause, Perimenopause, Gallbladder Health
- Ep. 601 “Why High-Functioning Women Stay Stuck” – The Nervous System Patterns Keeping You in Survival Mode with Dr. Nicole LePera
- BONUS: Break Free: Proven Steps To Get Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fat with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ podcast page.