About this episode

Dr. Bret Scher provides a beginner's guide to the ketogenic diet, covering essential foods, meal planning, and factors affecting ketosis.

What should you eat on keto? A ketogenic diet shifts your body from burning carbs to burning fat and ketones, and it can be a powerful tool for supporting metabolic health as well as mental health. But knowing what to eat, what to avoid, and how to get started makes all the difference. Here, Dr. Bret Scher walks you through the essentials: The best proteins, fats, and low-carb vegetables for keto Foods that can kick you out of ketosis A full sample day of meals with net carb counts Smart snack options and lifestyle factors that affect ketosis Whether you're new to a ketogenic diet or exploring it as part of a broader ketogenic therapy plan, the right foundation can make a significant difference in outcomes. Want to dive deeper into the specifics of a high-quality ketogenic diet? Check out our blog to learn more: Understanding the Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet 🔎 Have questions about how to apply metabolic therapies effectively? Submit them at metabolicmind.org/questions to be featured in a future Metabolic Mailbag episode. #MetabolicMind #KetogenicTherapy #FoodAsMedicine Expert Featured: Dr. Bret Scher Baszucki Group Medical Director https://x.com/bschermd Free CME Clinician…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Bret Scher

Topics covered

• ketogenic diet
• metabolic health
• mental health
• meal planning
• snack options

Keywords

• keto
• ketogenic diet
• low-carb
• meals
• snacks
• carb limits
• metabolic health
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Baszucki Group, Metabolic Mind, metabolicmind.org

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