Low Carb | Keto | No Carb: What's Right for You?

How low must you go when you cut the carbs? In this video, I share the pros and cons of following a low carb, keto, and no-carb diet so you can decide which one is right for you.
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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

[@beckygillaspy]

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[@ranger2316]

You have such a friendly, clear and concise way of presenting material. Thank you!

[@ahmedbebars6844]

I kinda know that I'm in ketosis when my hunger and cravings for refined sugars and starches have gone away.

[@catthouser9032]

If you are thinking "low carb" here is my experience. I eat 100ish carbs a day. I stink at counting calories and carbs so I just stay aware of portion size. I allow myself only one portion of carb foods. If something is super high in carbs I follow the "3 bite rule". I enjoy 3 bites of that cheesecake only. After 3 bites you are not eating for taste but just ..because it's there. I also eat with "intention". I think about my food and enjoy it. No mindless eating. I also eat with a spirit of thankfulness to God for providing my food. Once you cut back on carbs you stop craving the empty carbs...physically and emotionally. The benefits have been rewarding. I have lost weight. My joints are alot less stiff. My blood sugar has dropped from the 130 's to 103. I have more energy. Now I notice that I "crave" food that makes me feel good. I can really "feel" the difference in my body when I eat foods that help vs hurt my health.

[@DeeKru]

My experience as well.

[@josephvalenti3177]

Thank you for explaining the options in a clear and very understandable way! I am a 67 year old male, who will start low carb and then if needed work my way into Keto. It is very nice that you inform us of the differences, in a straightforward manner!

[@timscrivner4553]

I have been on the Virta program for a little over a year. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 14 years. Since going on this program I have gone off insulin in addition to major reductions in blood pressure. My last A1C was 5.4. I have also lost 79 pounds now. Once you get used to the low carbs you feel so much better.

[@phelysarrian1814]

Thx for not demonizing the carnivore diet. I have been zero carbs for 11 months and never felt better

[@tinkershell1856]

Cutting carbs in half might have been easier the first week. Great idea! I started 16/8 intermittent fasting 5 weeks ago, avoiding sugar, bread, grains, potatoes and junk food. My sugar cravings disappeared in two days, which helped. I’ve unnecessarily beat myself up over a slice of pizza and an avocado and tomato sandwich on one slice of bread 😉 I’ve lost 15lbs (10 water) and I feel much better!

[@evagosselin5434]

Wonderful video Dr Becky, I also like the low carb way of eating, its not as restrictive, more liveable. Thankyou for another helpful lesson!❤🤩

[@spiritualparadise4887]

Another well researched and beautifully presented video Becky. Thank you.

[@kimmerrick222]

Thank you, very informative. I needed a refresher too.

[@AsianPoshDorene]

Great video Dr Becky!

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff as always!

[@joeadd5911]

Really enjoying your videos clarity and length...

[@juliachesters5042]

Thank you Dr Becky excellent coverage to help the individual needs of many! You and Keith are great encouragers, and results from Keith's adjustments have been amazing in weight loss.! Low carbohydrates are helping my own weight issues around the tummy! Hypothyroidism a difficult one to understand and balance. Your videos have been supportive on Hypothyroidism, thank you. 🌻🙂

[@Anno44]

Giving us all the know. Love it. Thanks!

[@karenmacleod7044]

Thank you! so much for letting us know the different knowledge of these different diets. you certainly know what you are talking about.. you are so very kind!! just love your channel

[@jamesferrell336]

I have adopted the low carb diet along with IF (18/6). I'm six weeks in and already see progress. Hopefully this alone will get me to my goal weight. Thank you Dr. Becky.

[@CoachDarren]

This video was right on time for me. I just. I already know which one is right for me but this just confirmed it.

[@tinai2744]

I know you don't know from Adam , but I just want to say 1. You look fantastic 2. And I have not got a notification forever from You guys and I remember how much I liked you guys!! PRACTICAL ADVICE needed in these times when mixed info on keto... you guys ARE GREAT!!

[@Janhoy723]

Thanks Dr. Becky.

[@dougzirkle5951]

Reinforced my current low-carb way of eating which I’ve been doing one year. Have lost 33 pounds and have reduced my A1C readings from 7.6 to 5.6. Thank you, Doctor, for taking the time to produce this helpful channel...I don’t miss an episode!

[@beckygillaspy]

Thank you, Doug! Congratulations on your results!

[@colinmalthoo2639]

Thank you Dr very informative

[@CalmVibesVee]

Excellent as always.

[@louisag5410]

That was a great comparison and confirmed my own understanding. I am currently doing low carb and plan to move to the keto phase and maybe to the zero phase to see what benefits/sensitivities I observe. I support moving slowly through the phases to allow the body to adjust..Thanks!

[@grant7586]

I value this ladies input and can't help but feel like she's my family doctor Everytime I listen 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@salliecarlisle4874]

I started your 0, 1, 2, 3 plan and am eating well and have lost ten pounds in ten days. I think I can do this! Thank you Dr Becky.

[@fembot521]

I personally need the fibre from a low carb diet. I will have berries a few days a week and large salads each day and I don’t really have to count them.

[@peterpowell6168]

Thanks 👍 I get the difference now in levels of carbs!

[@izuki1245]

Some days i have no carbs, some days ill do 50 or less,and some days i eat 50 + ,ive.maintained my weight ive lost along with fasting ,eating once a day,it works .

[@sylviaking8866]

I also eat about 80 grams carb per day. I make sure they are low glycemic ones. I first keto adapted for a while so my body was trained to use fat as fuel more efficiently. I like to do some intermittent fasts too.

[@kindnesstoall]

Thank goodness!! I've been looking for this info & nothing. Your timing is impeccable:-) Have been keto LCHF for a little over a year. Went from 139 to 115lbs and now just want to maintain. Was looking for this info since considering going from Keto LCHF to just Low Carbs. Do Low carb below 60gm per day. NOW Doing low carb only, 1) do you still take MCT oil as you noted in your prior videos? 2) do you still do or eat High Fats cheeses etc... Thanks for the video..had to jump off my treadmill for this one. Lol I also want to keep my cholesterol in check..its where I need it ...did go up but now leveled.

[@privetprince263]

Thank you I'm a big fan for keto and I lost 35 Kg in 1 year.. I feel wonderful and healthy am happy with Keto :)

[@kindnesstoall]

Did you add mct oil to your routine? Just wondering. Congratulations on your weight loss.

[@privetprince263]

@@kindnesstoall .. Thank you No but I use coconut oil allot in my cooking

[@yvettebennett6170]

Great and informative video. I have never kept track of carbs so now you have me interested in seeing how many carbs I am eating. I dont eat much but I need to look up how many carbs are in my salads, veg, and the carbs I do eat. I may need to decrease or increase. I never thought to check that. I eat high fat, moderate protein, low carb. Thank you.

[@PippaPipster]

Thank you Dr Becky - Another great vid. Do you have a vid you can recommend to learn about No Carb Diet/Paleo pls (understanding maximum protein quantities to eat, for example)? I'd like to try cycling with this approach. Thanks!

[@joebarbuto2760]

Back in July/2019, I was uncomfortable with my weight. Following your advice back then I decided to go low carb and give it a try, with IF 16-8. I didn't want to give up vegetables and fruits, I like them to much and I figured the nutrients derived from them would be more beneficial for my age, 60 years old. My goal was to lose 2 - 3 ilbs. per month patiently. Well 18 months later I've reached my goal and maintaining. feeling like I can date to 30 year olds.😃 Thanks, ❤ your smile.

[@beckygillaspy]

Congratulations, Joe!

[@Infoseek777]

Awesome!

[@joyceelmer2178]

Great lesson! I’ve been Keto and Low Carb. Currently am Low Carb. I find that does work better for me. I go between 50g to 100 g.

[@dannmurray1199]

I'm finding that low carb works better for me as well....tried keto but still had carb/sugar cravings. I will still cut out refined carbs and sugars and try to stay with unrefined.

[@jonow8121]

Thanks so much for the information you share with us, I have to watch very carefully how many carbs I have in a day and was wondering if the time of day that you had them influenced weight loss at all.

[@marlawegrzyn6991]

Thank you…..❤

[@Silkelovesit]

Thank you for this video! Which form of low/no carb diet would you recommend for Dystonia patients?

[@SunnyDazeNZ]

Thank you for this easy to understand information. Timely for me as I am 4 days into low carb eating. I just want to lose a few pounds as has been creeping up on me and I want to enjoy Christmas lol (in moderation). It’s also vanity as my waistbands have become a little tighter and having a significant birthday coming up soon, I want to feel my best 😀. I have done low carb before a few years ago (Dukan) and found it to be very effective but I like your explanation of just cutting carbs not completely eliminating them. And getting them through healthy vegetables and fruit. I basically wanted to reset my eating habits, and after feeling light headed and tired on day 2, I’m now feeling great and have minimal cravings....4 lbs down! Thank you so much. Helen

[@henrytang2203]

Great advice, my health has drastically improved in the past 2 years thanks to low carb eating. It's interesting how you mention that the general community is leaning away from high carb diets. Kellogg's share price has been in decline for the last 4 years.

[@Infoseek777]

That's why they keep trying to sell "high protein" kelloggs cereal....lol

[@michaelxu1617]

Thank you very much for the information! Big fan of you and your husbands channel. I do have a couple of questions: 1) what’s the percentage of fat/protein/carb in low carb diet? 2) since your body has no keto to use in low carb, wouldn’t your body and brain be short in glucoses and fell short in energy?

[@sgt803]

Being an advanced weightlifter I can't do keto long term due to loss of muscle glycogen which hampers performance. I do a carb cycling diet in which I have low, medium & high carb days. Low day - 50 grams. Medium - 100 grams. High - 150 grams. I've gotten leaner but can maintain muscle glycogen with 2 high carb days. Works great for my particular needs.

[@billdavidson3848]

Very nice presentation, also everyone needs to read the ingredient list on everything you buy. The label may say Keto friendly, however the truth may be otherwise based on the ingredient list. Low carb is the way to go, so many benefits with no drawbacks, hard to start, easy to stay on once you are fat adapted.

[@JF-fx2qv]

I always love how you pack just the right kind of info. in a nutshell. I'm not sure if your 21 day challenges would work for me. Weight loss is only an issue for me in way of loosing to much. Slim and always have been. I actually need to gain weight. What's new in life is; I think, is food sensitivity (example: Avocados & its oil) and just not feeling right? My no carb and mainly carnivore diet has been driven by not feeling my best. Recently; I feel the low to no carb diet may have a negative result. Yet to find the sweet spot - still struggling. Muscle loss seems to have kicked in. Activity/exercise and the lack of I think may be a big factor? Too much caffeine seems to make me hostile. Caffeine; I found (caught myself), to be a natural Go To compensation for low energy. Body confusion is the best way to express what going on.

[@Riosgirl98]

My dad has the same issue, he loses too much fat so I told him up his fat intake. He now takes double the oil in his salads or over roast veggies. I make him a dessert which is basically just whipped cream with almond butter added. He is doing great now so I thunk it's about getting some quality fats in. Good luck on finding your sweet spot for health!! 💚

[@karenlatham4053]

You might want to check into the continuous glucose monitor. That way you could rule out foods that spike your insulin which could be making you feel bad. I might have read your comment wrong but it would still be helpful I think.

[@spiritflower6640]

I appreciate this informative video :) I generally eat a fairly phytonutrient dense, whole food, low carb diet, less than 100g carbs/day, no refined carbs. I eat little fruit, some berries, and i stay away from sweeteners except a little stevia. I do IF fasting, basically 16/8, sometimes more fasting, sometimes less. My question is about healthy fat intake with low carb diet. I generally follow guideline of eating less fat content in meals where I eat more carbohydrates. I am trying to heal high blood sugar, insulin resistance, high triglycerides, fatty liver, lose fat from belly/thighs, autoimmune conditions, et cetera. Basically, I was a stressed, below poverty level income, single mom for 20 years. I am no more than 25 pounds overweight and 56 yrs young ;), but I feel like I must have a stubborn metabolism. I usually walk 3 times week for 45 min and do some chi gong/ yoga once per week. For about a year I followed a healthy keto diet.. But found I was always stressed about food choices and was craving carbohydrates, I kept my carbs to under 30 g/day. I thank you, very much, for any insight or advice you may have for me.

[@jan.a.566]

Hello Dr. Becky, do you have any videos explaining in more detail the low carb diet. I used to live a Keto lifestyle, but would like more variety.

[@jesseownes3056]

Dr. Becky, please tell me again the specific electrolytes drops you use and how much/how often? I've searched your videos and can't find it but I know I've heard you talk about it in the past!! Thanks so much for this channel!! It is a blessing to me!😊👍

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Jesse, I use Endure - 12 drops in a glass of water

[@jesseownes3056]

Thanks so much!!!

[@flyingsaucer1268]

hi doc, you talked about conversion of fatty acids into ketones. Is this conversion done within seconds, or does it takes minutes or longer ?

[@EC-ge3do]

What a great video your a lovely lady xxx

[@Trthsker24]

Dr. HARVEY created the original eating plan for his patient William Banting, 1862. Woodyatt created the ketogenic diet in 1922. For me, I don't feel well on straight keto. I prefer low carb, like you Dr. Becky. 50-80 carbs, but have not been able to get the last 25 lbs off with it. Keto is a great tool to immediately help lower triglycerides I cut mine from 176 to 85 in 3 months healthy keto. I lost 20 lbs but expeeienced lots of digestive issues with the fat metabolism of straight keto , in order to lower them. Thanks.

[@Riosgirl98]

Have you tried a fat fast for a few days? It works wonders for shifting stubborn weight.

[@HoneyViVi]

Hi Doctor! Am I still allowed to have sautéed vegetables like artichokes and green flatbeans (more than 100g) if I'm doing keto (low carb)? Or do I need to have total carb under 100g/day? Thank you ❤️🙏

[@tinaphillips7949]

My husband , sister and I started low carb this fall, with IF, he has almost reached his goal, sister and I are bit under now, (Thank You!!). I don’t want to lose more, is there a recommended way to maintain? You continued low carb but I’m concerned I’ll keep losing weight, we are in our 60’s. What a journey it has been!

[@vikramjayanth2289]

I am insulin resistance so I have to keep my carbs below 50g for glucose to be low.

[@zazenforever4940]

Thanks for this. Noticed that with reduced activity during the lockdown I have a bit of gain around the middle. I am older , 6 ft tall and 177 lbs so im not over the top and if anything, during non lockdown times, I have trouble keeping weight on. But as I get older I want to maintain good blood sugar levels so I am shooting for up to 100 grams of carbs, 100 grams of protein, and 150 grams of fat for around a 2200 calorie diet. Been at it for a bit over a week, and I must have been snacking more that I thought before because I am fighting a bit of hunger while I try to get this sorted out. I will watch my weight. I may need to up the calories once the gyms open. I dont want to lose muscle mass, but want abs showing. Does it sound as though I am on the right track? Thanks.

[@CravingCrochet]

I was on a very low carb diet 20 carbs a day and started not being able to sleep and losing hair! Uggggg! After 5 months. Started putting more carbs back in to help me sleep. Also will protein help with hair growth? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[@catherinedillon5430]

Hi can i ask how to work out the amount of protein one can have if one chooses to go zero carbs ? Thanks

[@jeffreyphillips4182]

I think I'd be cheating a lot if I was on a no-carb diet. Tuna needs bread, spaghetti sauce needs pasta, I love both. However, intermittent fasting is a 3 times a week (sometimes more) no refined sugar ritual. Love these videos because they really motivate and inform me on so many nutritional information

[@raymondochoa2841]

Spaghetti squash is a great alternative.

[@TheBosslady0417]

Spaghetti squash is your pasta and lettuce and low carb breads are your bread. It can be done

[@MsTony1402]

I‘ve reversed my diabetes (a1c now 5.4 without meds) and have been doing about 40-50g carbs for over a year. I am thinking of upping my carbs a bit to allow for some oats occasionally and maybe some higher carb veggies but I am worried it’ll be a spiral backwards with my blood sugar levels...

[@lauraaday3230]

So I tried those strips and do the work because I've lost 5 pounds in 4 weeks and I am feeling better and I went down one pant size so I am following the keto diet I don't know final key tosas on assuming I am because of how I feel in the weight loss

[@Lisa-laine]

Could you explain a bit about how the the gall bladder responds to the increased fat, please? I know we "used to" blame issues of pain and stones with a fat heavy diet. What's different? Thanks!

[@wondernight222]

Dear Dr Becky thank you for sharing. I lost 14 kg within 3 months but I start to lose hair and my weight is stagnant for nearly 1 month just maintaining. Any suggestion or help that you can share on the above? Thank you

[@lordwinderemere]

Dr Becky , do you drink alcohol ? I am going to a small wedding this Saturday and I think I might want a few glasses of Champagne or wine ..Should I ? Can I get back into my fasting the next day ? I currently fast 18/6 , am low carb, under 100g a day and I walk 1 hour everyday ..I don't want to mess up all my hard work ..Have lost nearly 10kg this year , thanks to you , and I feel great .

[@misselder1]

I don’t digest meat well. Is there a way to eat low carb on just plants without getting too FEW calories?

[@carolinemcallister1473]

If I go carnivore as an elimination diet, how can I tell if the reintroduction of the food is a "problem" for me, or my body has lost the enzymes to digest the food; therefore I'm having a reaction to the foreign object? Also, I'm perimenopausal, so is carnivore OK to do, even if it's only temporary?

[@mloustalot1]

Are your videos available on another platform? I cannot abide the censorship being promoted by KZbin.

[@lisaleal6194]

Is keto a good eating plan for healthy and long life?

[@jeffoutten2933]

I am new and confused. With keto diet when in ketosis you burn fat for energy or ketones? With low carb diet you burn what for energy?

[@rickecheverria8052]

As a 73 year old male with a 25 year diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and over 344 pounds I decided to limit carbs... Since last July I have lost 110 pounds and my Dr took me off all diabetes medications, I feel great and my fasting Glucose levels are at 85... I don't want to be on the keto diet, can I just stay eating low carb ( below 75 grams a day ) and if so can I do it forever???Thanks, Rick

[@mc2383]

I'm sort of in the same boat. Alot of experimenting with a glucose meter is required to see what and how much of something you can eat w/o spiking your blood glucose above 30 - 35 points. I've gone up as high as 150 carbs for some weeks with no issues. But the high carb foods were complex carbs with high fiber.

[@phyllisthomason7577]

Is soy allowed on a low carb diet, does it have any effects on weight gain?

[@LeNguyen-im8dm]

My daily carbs are only sweet potatoes and apples. I can't do keto for more than 6 weeks because I am extremely craving refine sugar and skin doesn't look the best. If I eat sweet potatoes everyday, I never look at refine sugar. My skin looks shinny with non keto diet. I guess my body is lack of vitamin and mineral with keto diet.

[@johne.s.8782]

Can you produce a video specifically for vegans, please? I have just become a believer of a Keto style diet. I have been vegan for 10 years and see my A1C creeping up a bit because I have been eating heavy carbs for many years. I am not diabetic. I am 55. Most of my family is diabetic, including all 3 siblings. And they eat meat, eggs and dairy daily along with plenty of bread.

[@victoriar9728]

the bread is the culprit. drop the read and diabetes will drop too:)

[@reasoningtruth]

I was thinking about doing this all the way to autophagy! But it sounds very difficult if not impossible to even start a low-carb diet! I'm getting out of here!

[@Anthony-xt7im]

I adore you. A real woman and a true equal to any man.

[@TheRealJanetO]

Becky I have terrible hot flushes if I dont eat enough carbs- or so Im told. Any advice?

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi The RealJanetO, I do have a video on diet and hot flashes that you can search for on KZbin or find on my channel page.

[@pearlkloberie3300]

Hi there, please explain is your low carb diet different from plant base diet?

[@beckygillaspy]

Hi Pearl, my low carb diet contains both animal- and plant-based foods.

[@lottat6003]

I think counting carbs and fats is too difficult. 😅 I can't check ketones. I try to eat as low carb as possible and I lost 19 kg so far. My metabolism is very slow, but losing weight slowly is what my doctor suggested. But I need alot of different veggies. And berries. I'm a pescatarian. Carnivore sounds insane. You can never get the nutrient you need that way.

[@tareqmahmoud3941]

Big like👍

[@stephanieromano7357]

Keto does not work for me anymore. I’m going to try low carb agsin .

[@tammie7164]

How does keto diet affect a fatty liver

[@jimrogers1500]

Do we produce ketones if on a low carb diet? Seems most keto channels suggest it's keto or nothing and any carb intake, such as a cheat day, will totally ruin the diet and you are starting from scratch. I'd like to follow low carb but enjoy the benefits of mental clarity (which I did notice immensely when I was keto).

[@beckygillaspy]

I have a video on how the body makes ketones without a keto diet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/faSmgIWDZc-bb9Usi=-YHcTxcYI2DezE9F

[@jimrogers1500]

@@beckygillaspy Thanks. I. actually found and watched that after I made my comment. Love your channel.

[@joannebois343]

I had my Gallbladder out three years ago. Can I Still do Low Carb/Keto?

[@victoriar9728]

yes, i had my gallbladder out too:)

[@lizzyoppong1230]

Dr can dieting normalize diabetes

[@Mcrosko85]

What’s the “N” clock stand for?

[@brylynt53]

Keith is from Nebraska. The N is for the Nebraska Huskers college football team.

[@atenglangit1]

I want to gain weight with keto?can i?

[@moazzemchowdhury6014]

please annotate

[@lauraaday3230]

I already emailed you message to last night I hope I hear back from you my doctors not happy with the keto diet I did not tell him I was on it I told them most freely good and I am losing a little bit await he does not agree with it at all hes very old and his from Iran anyways I've lost 5 pounds 1 pant size and I've been doing keto For 4 weeks now I'm 52 years old I have several health issues when is fatty liver I also get chronic migraines a have neuropathy I have ADHD and I have psoriasis and thyroid disease yes quite a bit I'm only 52 anyhow I live in Southern California by myself in apartment building with seniors and/or older people At my next phone appointment with my doctor I am going to tell him that I've been doing the keto diet and I know hes not gonna be happy I've heard from other doctors on the Internet and other people that the keto diet is good for fatty liver what is your opinion

[@vh8674]

My friend started keto but she only lost 7 pounds in six weeks and she is discouraged. Why didn't she lose more weight??

[@BocusVeLucy]

Keto diet dehydrates you, you lose glycogen and water weight at start. Other than that losing weight is about how much calories you are consuming. Tell her to eat like normal human, not like a lion.

[@1dilligaf]

I went on intermittent fasting and keto diet dropped 80 pounds in six months taken off all blood pressure meds but now my doctor wants me on cholesterol meds because my cholesterol is way too high

[@iambreannaa]

That’s what scares I’m thinking about just going low carb because I have high bp

[@1dilligaf]

@@iambreannaa I have ignored the doctor from putting me on cholesterol meds but I’ve been wearing a heart monitor for three days because my resting heart rate during the day dropped down in the 40s and at night is dropping down in the 30s and I have no idea what’s causing the decrease in heart rate. I am hoping it’s just because I dropped 80 pounds and the hart doesn’t need to work as hard to pump blood through all the fat I lost.

[@iambreannaa]

@@1dilligaf I just take a supplement called niacin it helps lower cholesterol

[@1dilligaf]

@@iambreannaa Thanks I’ll see about getting some

[@iambreannaa]

@@1dilligaf you welcome

[@someone1]

You're the only remaining normal health and diet expert. Everyone else is going crazy or extreme. What is going on!!!

[@karenlatham4053]

I wish I could get a continuous glucose monitor. You have to have a doctor's prescription and I think it's costly. That way you can find out which kinds of foods actually do spike your insulin.

[@mjix1984]

I thought dairy, seeds and nuts were low carb and encouraged on a keto diet?

[@tb0ne2u]

You are correct. All those foods are perfectly acceptable on the Keto diet. Some varieties are higher in carbs, so you have to choose wisely, but most of these foods are keto-friendly.

[@PippaPipster]

Mji, By chance were you referring to Becky addressing 'No Carb Diets' (aka Carnivore)? That is the section where she discusses avoiding these foods (6:46). It is the most strict form in removing carbs.

[@michelesteward5170]

In moderation! The carb count in them really does add up quick

[@Fury851]

Isn't a no carb diet same as keto diet?? This is so confusing lol

[@wathah323]

I might as well become a rabbit if I have to take only 50 carbs a day.

[@whocares52]

A chiropractor giving diet information without formal information training!