Keto Answers Podcast: Low Carb Lifestyle | Ketogenic Diet Nutrition | Holistic Health

Have you ever wondered if those vegan documentaries were true and that our heavy meat consumption is really ruining the planet? Or is it just the opposite true? You may be surprised by the answers to those questions, which you’ll hear about in this podcast episode with Dr. Paul Saladino and Dr. Anthony Gustin. Dr. Saladino, a classically trained physician and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the problem with our current agricultural system, including how it’s not sustainable, and what it takes to fix this. On top of that, you’ll hear how regenerative agriculture benefits animals, the environment, and our health.   As a carnivore expert, Dr. Saladino also takes the chat further by sharing important minerals that could be missing from a carnivore diet, why that is, and why LDL cholesterol is an important molecule in the body.   You’ll also hear Dr. Saladino’s thoughts on whether or not saturated fat is good for you. If you don’t know, Dr. Paul Saladino is a classically trained physician, functional m

Zach Bitter is a world and American record-holding endurance athlete with three National Champion wins and three Team USA World 100km wins under his belt. And his next 100+ mile race is just a few months away. To say he’s an amazing human is an understatement. But how does he do it? You’ll find out when you tune into this episode. Dr. Anthony Gustin and Zach Bitter dive into how he does it plus how Zach used to fuel with a high-carb diet, why he switched, what he does now, and the results he’s seen since doing so. You’ll also hear more about what it takes to keep your mind going through an ultra long race and what Zach uses for fuel during one.  For those that don’t know Zach, on top of everything mentioned earlier, Zach is also a coach and public speaker with over 50k social media followers. He’s made it his mission to find his limitations and help others find theirs. By tuning in, you’ll see what it really takes to fuel your body and mind through an ultra run. Check out the episode now!

Would you be surprised to hear a cardiologist prescribing low-carb and keto diets to his patients? Dr. Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist known as the Low-Carb Cardiologist, definitely received his share of skepticism in the medical field for this. But, here’s the thing, Dr. Scher started out prescribing the low-fat, high-carb diet he was taught throughout medical school to his patients. And it didn’t work. His patients weren’t making improvements despite his and their best efforts. Dr. Scher knew there had to be a better way and eventually, his research led him to keto. You may be thinking that he’d be the last person promoting a low-carb, high-fat diet, but he found incredible results personally and in his patients, especially his most challenging ones. You’ll hear more about this, along with the other lifestyle therapies he’s prescribing. Dr. Scher also shares what to do about high cholesterol on keto, other blood markers to consider, and his experience prescribing time-restricted eating. Dr. Scher

As you’ll learn in this podcast episode, William Shewfelt -- you may know him for his role as Brody the Red Power Ranger on Power Rangers Ninja Steel, uses a much more strategic approach to his health and fitness goals. And it’s clearly effective. You’ll get a sneak peek at exactly what that looks like when you tune in. So you’ll hear about what he eats in a day, what his workout split looks like, and how he’s found the sweet spot that works for him. William also shares his best tips for getting through personal hardships, why it’s crucial that you spend time on personal development, and so much more. If you don’t know, William Shewfelt is an actor, speaker, author, and health and fitness advocate who has amassed close to 80k followers on his social media platforms combined. When you tune in, you’ll hear more about his health and fitness journey and how he’s gone from vegan to keto to carnivore. And that’s just the beginning. Tune into the episode now to learn more!

As you’ll quickly learn in this podcast episode with guest Robby Sansom, fake meat and monocultures are destroying our planet at extremely fast rates. Robby shares how long we currently have to continue on with the way our agricultural system is set up now-- it’s incredibly low -- and how regenerative agriculture can help fix this. You’ll also hear more about what regenerative agriculture is, the benefits of switching to this, and how it’s transforming the way we raise meat and the future outlook of our planet.  If you don’t know Robby, he’s a land steward who has spent the last several years of his life studying the problems in our current agricultural system and addressing how they can be solved with regenerative agriculture. He co-founded Force of Nature Meats, which is focused on accelerating a global regenerative supply network. Don’t sweat it if you’ve never heard of these terms -- most people haven’t. Because of that, we’ll keep things simple in this episode to help you see what’s really going on -- it

Getting enough movement throughout your day isn’t just about keeping your body in peak physical shape. To prove this, Aaron Alexander explains in this episode that postural anchoring can affect your mood and that your wrist strength is a surprising indicator of your cardiovascular health. Aaron also discusses how our artificial environment is contributing to more health problems instead of less, what NEAT is and how you can improve it, and why standing desks won’t solve this problem. If you don’t know Aaron, he’s a premier leader in the movement space and has over 10 years of experience studying movement. He came up with five principles that simplify his extensive research, which he published in a book he co-authored, The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind and Stress-Proof Life. In this episode, Aaron’s sharing some of his best movement principles -- which can easily be weaved into your day -- and why these matter so much. Whether you exercise regularly or you’re on the sede

In this first episode of The Natural State Podcast, we’re starting out with a controversial episode -- Jesse Griffiths and Dr. Anthony Gustin dive into hunting. But they’re taking a completely different approach and looking at the other side to hunting in this episode. So instead of killing animals for sport, it’s about doing so to improve the quality of the foods you eat. Jesse has a unique way of approaching hunting and he shares this in this podcast episode. You’ll also discover how Jesse has respect and admiration for the animals he hunts and how he puts incredible emphasis on sourcing ingredients locally and seasonally. If you’ve never heard of Jesse Griffiths, he’s the owner of Dai Due, a restaurant in Austin, TX that sources its ingredients locally and seasonally. Jesse also hosts and teaches hunting and butchery classes in his hunting schools, which you’ll also hear more about. Even if you don’t agree with hunting, this is one episode you don’t want to miss -- it could easily change your mind. Check o

If you’re looking for The Keto Answers podcast, you’re in the right place… sort of. As Dr. Anthony Gustin mentions in this short episode, which dives into what you can expect with The Natural State, keto and nutrition are just one piece of the puzzle and one tool you can use to achieve better health. But they’re not the only thing you should focus on. That’s why The Keto Answers podcast has transformed into The Natural State, which expands the conversations beyond just keto and nutrition. Join Dr. Anthony Gustin and his guests as they dive deeper into nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships, and so much more. To see what’s in store, check out this short episode now!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin interviews Dr. Angela Poff, a leading keto researcher based out of the University of South Florida. Dr. Poff has worked with Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, another leading researcher at USF, for almost 10 years now to study therapeutic ketosis and cancer metabolism, along with other conditions such as seizures and neurodegenerative diseases. You’ll hear more about everything they’ve discovered along this research journey when you tune into the episode. Dr. Angela Poff holds a Ph. D in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida, where she’s been researching for almost a decade now.  You’ll discover how Dr. Poff got into this space, why she’s so passionate about it now, and what she does on a day-to-day basis as a result of their research findings in this episode. Dr. Poff also shares her knowledge on ketones, ketosis on different cancer models, and how she modified keto for pregnancy. Check out the episode now to learn more!

Does your body need carbohydrates? Are all carbs bad for you? Can you change your carb tolerance? Can you get all your nutrients from high-fat foods? If questions like these have come up on your keto journey, you’re not alone. That’s why Dr. Anthony Gustin wrote his new book, Keto Answers. In it, Dr. Gustin addresses 268 questions about keto, covering almost anything you might wonder about on your keto journey.  In this podcast, Dr. Gustin and Chris Irvin, Head of Education for Perfect Keto, talk about the book-writing process, how many carbs your body needs, whether carbs are bad for you, how to change your carb tolerance, and more. If this is your first time checking out The Keto Answers Podcast and you’re not familiar, Dr. Anthony Gustin, the host of the episode, is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner as well as the founder of Perfect Keto. Since he transitioned out of his clinical practice, he’s made it my mission to help as many people as possible achieve optimal health an

An unfortunate circumstance led Dr. Mary Newport down a path of needing to find alternative therapies for treating Alzheimer’s. Through her research, she discovered that something she was already feeding preemies in her NICU could help. So she dove headfirst into the research and started supplementing on her own and alongside clinical trials. In this podcast episode, she shares all about her journey and her incredible story, what her research has uncovered, and the powerful results she saw in as little as a few hours.  You’ll also discover more about MCTs and coconut oil and why she recommends them for preventative purposes and to combat any existing inflammation before it gets worse. For anyone reading that’s not familiar with Dr. Newport, she’s one of the first to use coconut oil and MCTs to treat neurodegenerative diseases and she’s been doing so for over eleven years now. She’s also authored three books since starting this journey and has made it her mission to spread everything she’s learned in the hopes

In this week’s episode, Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Perfect Keto’s other co-founder, Justin Mares, who’s also the co-founder of Kettle & Fire, to chat about a number of different topics. So you’ll discover how Perfect Keto started and how it has evolved, the story behind Kettle & Fire, and why both founders turned to health and wellness products. You’ll also hear how they both struggled with food manufacturers when developing their products and what they did to overcome this. Justin and Dr. Gustin also get into their thoughts on lab grown meat, regenerative farming, Blue Zones, and insomnia. If you don’t know Justin, he’s a best-selling co-author of the book, Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth, among everything else mentioned. He’s also had his hand in a number of different successful side hustles, including small SaaS businesses, Udemy courses, email courses, investing in cryptocurrency, and so much more. Join us as we take a break from only talking about nutrition

Professor Tim Noakes challenged the current dietary guidelines in South Africa and faced heavy opposition -- both persecution and prosecution -- as a result. In this episode, you’ll learn why he did this, what really happened when he did, and why it was worth it for him to keep powering through despite everything he faced. Professor Noakes also shares how he used his research to treat his own insulin resistance which he developed despite being active and running half-marathons and several miles each week. You’ll also hear more about why he loves CrossFit at the age of 69 and why he recommends it. If you didn’t know, Professor Noakes has been published in 750+ scientific articles and books and cited over 19,000 times in literature. He’s also authored and co-authored several books and currently teaches medical professionals how to prescribe a low-carb diet to their patients. By tuning in, you’ll hear all about Professor Noakes’ recommendations for combating insulin resistance and improving your overall health.

Did you know that your tongue position can significantly impact your quality of sleep? Or that how much light you’re exposed to -- both natural and the glowing blue light emitted from your devices -- can also contribute to better or worse health? With exercise and nutrition at the forefront of health, Mike Mutzel is here to share other areas you should be paying attention to -- like those two just mentioned.  That’s why, in this episode, he dives into his five pillars of health and how to optimize each one. Dr. Anthony Gustin and Mike also chat about how to stay healthy while traveling, getting started with backyard farming, and how to avoid environmental chemicals, especially those in your couch. If you don’t know, Mike holds a master’s degree in nutrition, he graduated as a functional medicine practitioner, and he wrote the book Belly Fat Effect. By tuning into this episode, you’ll hear his best tips and you’ll have a sneak peek into the exact steps he takes, both personally and with his family, to achieve

What’s the best way to suppress your hunger on keto without breaking your fast? My doctor said my cholesterol is too high and wants me on a statin. Should I consider keto or avoid it? What is keto rash and is it possible to prevent it?  Should beginners track their macros and calories when first starting out on keto? If questions like these have come up on your keto journey, you’re not alone. That’s why Dr. Anthony Gustin sits down with Perfect Keto’s Head of Education, Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, to help answer the most common questions they see, including those just mentioned. Chris and Dr. Gustin also chat about CrossFitting on keto, their personal workout routines, and so much more. If this is your first time checking out The Keto Answers Podcast and you’re not familiar, Dr. Anthony Gustin, the host of the episode, is a board-certified chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner as well as the founder of Perfect Keto. Since he transitioned out of his clinical practice, he’s made it my mission to he

Has your doctor recently told you that your cholesterol levels were too high and that your keto diet could be to blame? Wondering if they’re right and if you have anything to worry about? While we can’t give you medical advice over the podcast, the guest speaker of this episode, Dave Feldman, provides some helpful insight on this topic. Dave studies lipidology, which you’ll learn about, to help people prevent cholesterol problems that can lead to serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and strokes.  When you tune in, you’ll discover that high levels of cholesterol may not be a bad thing if these other blood markers are low. On the flipside, high results in those key markers of inflammation could be a huge sign that your doctor is right. By tuning into the episode, you’ll find out what it means to have high cholesterol on keto, when to be concerned, and what you can do about it. Dave Feldman -- who has over 50k social followers -- also shares everything he’s discovered through his research and his o

What are the best foods to pack when you’re on keto and plan to camp in a tent for a few days? Do artificial sweeteners, stevia, or monk fruit spike your blood sugar? Will the latter two cause inflammation? Should you check your blood sugar even if you have no serious health conditions? Questions like these come up all the time which is why the Founder of Perfect Keto, Dr. Anthony Gustin, makes it a point to answer as many as he can in these Q&A podcast episodes. In this fifth edition, Dr. Gustin sits down with Chris Irvin, The Ketologist, and Perfect Keto’s Head of Education, to dive into several topics surrounding blood sugar. So you’ll learn what keto foods caused their blood sugar to spike and what didn’t, and how exercise affects your blood sugar, among other things. They also share a sneak peek at upcoming Perfect Keto products and what their VIP customers think of them. On top of that, you’ll also discover the one snack Dr. Gustin can’t believe is marketed as keto-friendly -- you’ve probably tried

After researching how ketosis combats seizures in children with epilepsy, Dr. Thomas Seyfried realized that it could have even more of an impact. This time, he set out to see what the research showed when it comes to combating tumor growth and cancer in patients.  What he discovered was nothing short of incredible. His research proved that cancer is a metabolic disease -- similar to type 1 or 2 diabetes, not a genetic one. So your genes, or even genetic mutations, don’t cause cancer. And since cancer is a metabolic disruption, there are ways to restore balance and reduce the size of cancer tumors. But those science-backed strategies don’t involve the typical cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation.   Instead, Dr. Seyfried’s research showed that ketosis, fasting, and hyperbaric oxygen were more effective at treating tumor growth. You’ll hear more about this and everything else he’s discovered over decades of research when you tune into the episode. And if you haven’t come across Dr. Seyfried’s wo

Miriam Kalamian’s son was diagnosed with a brain tumor that was progressively getting worse and not responding well to treatment. Determined to exhaust all of her options, she dove headfirst into treatments she could use to complement the standard one given. Her research led her to using keto for cancer. Despite her determination though, Miriam’s doctors didn’t think keto was worth it and advised her to stick to the plan, which did not include the high-fat diet. Eventually, she persisted, did extensive research, and figured out how to use keto therapeutically. And her efforts paid off big time since she saw incredible results in her son’s condition. Miriam dives into the science behind why keto works (and when it doesn’t), what fuels cancer, and the exact steps to take if you’ve been diagnosed. She also shares her tip for what to focus on if you’re healthy, how to use fasting to reduce chemo side effects, and other therapies. If you don’t know Miriam Kalamian, she’s authored the book, Keto for Cancer, which s

What does the research support when it comes to our current nutritional guidelines? What about with regards to dietary fat and carbohydrate intake? Dr. Zoe Harcombe quickly discovered that our current dietary guidelines are outdated and not supported by science. Instead, the research is proving that just the opposite is true -- following a low-carb, high-fat diet is the key to better health. Dr. Harcombe discusses why that is and she digs deeper into understanding food cravings, especially those for sweet and carb-heavy foods, in this episode. You’ll also learn how to stop overeating, what it takes to improve public health, and why she transitioned from being a vegetarian for 20 years. If you’re not familiar with Dr. Harcombe, she has a Ph.D. in public health nutrition and has authored six books, including, Why Do You Overeat?, The Obesity Epidemic, and Stop Counting Calories and Start Losing Weight. In this podcast episode, you’ll get to hear a condensed version of her top principles from several decades of