Keto Diet: Dirty Keto vs Clean Keto - Which Is Better?

[@drekberg]

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[@nofisatadekunle1032]

Just watching this Doc, what would you say about palm oil. Thanks in anticipation of your answer

[@jaimejaimes4388]

Dr. Sten Ekberg. You should have a Nobel Prize in Medicine for all the contribution to keeping people's health.

[@christydyson4516]

Youre my top keto guru, and I appreciate your help. But there is something soothing about your voice. It just calms me on the days I need it. thanks for everything you do for the keto community!

[@DJmisterpeluca]

He's more of a doctor than a guru

[@pedintx]

I am 72 years old. I have been somewhat health conscious for the last 30+ years. Eating wise, I was probably eating 90% right. The other 10% had way too many bad carbs; pastries, cookies and ice cream were my weakness. It finally caught up with me with high blood sugar (272) and high blood pressure (178/99). It scared me and I went looking for answers and I redicovered you and your teaching. I am now on a keto diet and intermittent fasting. I won't go into the details but I am very serious. In the last two weeks I have my blood pressure in check, my blood sugar has dropped in half and continues to decline and I have lost at least 15 lbs. I have experienced some transition effects, but I am going to stick with it till I get my body in balance. Thank you for everything you do to help people change and to save peoles lives. I am six foot four, 220 lbs, strong and active with no other health issues. I avoid prescription drug and take good supplements.

[@hanniballecter4454]

smart man.

[@Seraphina_Atley]

I think the keto treats should be there for holidays and birthdays where we want to feel included - but definitely NOT for everyday eating - maybe 2-3 moments in an entire year. I will make a keto cake for my birthday and low carb stuffing for Thanksgiving, so that I don't feel tempted by my two favorite holiday treats. This is my mindset this time around with keto.

[@nasseralhajri6966]

This doctor doesn’t deserve dislike every video I watch is like he is talking to me directly thanks u doctor one thing I don’t regret is subscribed ur channel ❤️❤️❤️🇴🇲🇴🇲

[@stewart5284]

Very reasonable and balance explanation of eating clean to be healthy or just losing weight on dirty Keto like the old Dr. Atkins Keto diet.

[@drekberg]

Thank you J J. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@luigirigolio4690]

I work in the "Lifescience" from 30 Years. I can understand you have a deep knowledge. Day by day I understand principles of avoiding IR and I feel better and better. TY from a 58 year old italian crazy man!!! Please continue your teaching!

[@charlietango9373]

I've been on the keto diet since May 4th it is now July 24th almost 3 months and I thought I was doing great I've lost weight but other complications have confused me. So I knew I was doing something wrong and I watched a lot of videos that dealt with the keto diet. But nobody talked I bought a dirty Keto... maybe I missed it. You seem to hit it right on the head I have subscribed and intend to watch whatever videos you put out on that stuff. And I thank you very much.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Charlie Tango. People are missing the point when they make it just about weight loss. It is about health, purity, homeostasis. Junk has no place.

[@cjf9810]

Your take on how to do Keto is very assuring. I don’t feel overwhelmed by which food to choose. Yes the biggest problem is eating out and knowing the oils and sauces may not be Keto friendly.

[@drekberg]

Do it once in a while, but not on a regular basis.

[@boncoon]

Thank you Dr. Ekberg. Your mini lectures are rich!

[@deedeesheppard2202]

Thanks Dr.Ekberg I totally agree with you ,because I'm thin and have glucose problems and I've been doing keto for five months and am finally seeing my numbers coming down.Your videos have been a great encouragement for me.Thank you😊.But my doctor doesn't agree with me.

[@drekberg]

Thank you boncoon. I really appreciate your feedback as always and so glad that you liked it.

[@drekberg]

@@deedeesheppard2202 Thank you. Glad that you are seeing great results.

[@carolr.1799]

hi Dr. Ekberg, is avocado oil healthy and is it good for frying?

[@amyk6028]

Another great video! Clean keto changed my life forever. I will never go back to the SAD diet

[@alievskayatamara]

Thank you so much for amazing information. I eat organic food more than 25 years. It's not difficult in London. And I believe in that. Learn a lot from you.❤❤❤

[@48peon]

Great video. Just like all your other videos. I'm healing my liver, thanks to you.

[@lamarcy]

Thank you very much for this helpful and useful information. I’ve been diagnosed with pre diabetes about 2 months ago and my doctor suggested to eat more fruits and vegetables, less red meat and wheat bread and oatmeal. I think she wants to kill me. My sister suggested keto diet and I found your channel. I just wished I founded sooner, but I’m glad I did. 👍👍👍👍

[@thoushaltnotlie3487]

Health and function and feeling good is the goal. That’s exactly right.

[@spive21]

great clear video dr sten. your subscribers are are going up so quick. congratulations. i remember when you only had a couple of hundred.you deserve it

[@drekberg]

Thank you spive21. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad you liked it. The greatest compliment you can give is to help us help more people by sharing the videos.

[@jb6712]

Watching this a year and a half after you posted it; thank you, Dr. Ekberg, for answering my unasked questions. I've been doing/eating clean keto for the past seven weeks, and it's for my health above all else, though I most certainly need to lose weight (and am successfully doing so). I have wondered for some days now what the differences were between clean keto and dirty keto, and kept finding such disparate information, I was only getting confused. Your explanation makes it very simple to understand, and now it's even easier for me to continue with clean keto (though it isn't perfect---I live where there are no health foods stores but one, and it's pretty much a joke---but is far better than the laxity of dirty keto).

[@prichardgs]

Amen Dr. Amen. EXACTLY!!! I am picky about my food-fresh, organic, unpackaged, grain feed, etc-and I feel great! If I go outside those standards for just one meal I feel the difference.

[@drekberg]

Thank You prichardgs. You have a sensitive and smart body 😄

[@paulineenewman]

Great episode Dr. Sten. I am on my 3rd month of Keto and I love it. I’m learning everyday about nutrition and watching this episode has helped me tremendously.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Pauline Newman. So glad that you are getting good results from it. I know you like to cruise, and you can do keto on a cruise too.

[@paulineenewman]

@@drekberg Do you think you could create an episode about how to stay on Keto while traveling?

[@shaney3541]

Hey did you stick with it. How did it work out

[@paulineenewman]

@@shaney3541 No I didn’t. It wasn’t sustainable for me. I started with a trainer and a Meal Plan on 11/28/2022 and I’ve lost 110lbs in less than 6 months. I have another 100 to go. I’m not on any diet or medication, I’m just eating in a deficit. I eat 6 meals daily, train 4 days a week, I do cardio twice a day, 7 days a week. My workouts (shorts) are on my other channel. I hope that helps.

[@susanbrownell1067]

Awesome video as always. There are others talking about dirty vs clean keto, but they don't explain it as well as you. Thank you Dr Ekberg.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Susan Brownell.

[@lmanaraovaniggalla9098]

Susan Brownell YES

[@koundamanee]

👍👏thank you for explaining such a practical question that is not addressed by other keto experts.

[@drekberg]

Thank you koundamanee. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@taoool2577]

Thx so much, Dr. Sten. This video truly opened my mindset of the goal of starting the Keto diet. Yes, of course, most of us started Keto to lose fat. and Yes, dirty Keto works and easy and cheap, all true. but if we can just try to do it absolutely clean, I'm not talking about changing all of my meals today, but a little by little.

[@marthabaumgartner5282]

You right my goal is not to weight loss 🤔 is…………. 1.- Functional 2.- feel good 3.- Healthy Thank you for all your excellent information 🥰

[@Tiger.29]

Since I have been watching your videos and applying what I learn, I have lost a lot of weight and feel really good!! I don’t know if I’m keto or low carb but applying new things daily I’m continuing to improve and sustain my new diet and lifestyle!! Thanks again :)

[@drekberg]

Thank you waheeb asker for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up!

[@makaisenki]

I was sold on Keto for life when after doing it for 2 weeks my knee stopped... pretty much being worthless. I could dance again, I can jump, I can even run with my dog to help her lose weight. I would recommend going the full dive into Keto. I just don't see a reason for carbs. You can make muffins for a treat, you can get monk fruit sweetened syrup and make almond flour or coconut flour pancakes. Why do we need gluten, and stupid junk? Nothing is cheaper than fasting and Keto got me to fast easily as well. I probably only spend $110 a month on food for myself. Maybe $3 a day, and some days I just don't eat because I'm not hungry and there's no need to.

[@lordfubar1]

I am a recovering sugar addict and trying the best I can with a Keto diet after watching many of Dr. Sten Ekberg videos. I feel I can cheat a bit on carbs as I am underweight, but still eating a lot less carbs then a month ago. I have cut nearly all added sugar from my diet, which is a huge step for me. Bread and potatos are still hanging with me. I love avocado sandwiches on lowest added sugar bread that I can find.

[@ModernDayTech]

Great info Doc! My wife and I are starting Keto again.

[@franklin5615]

If you have to "start" something again, that means it failed you. It means it doesn't work because the only sign of something being successful is long term sustainability. Keto fails when that is the standard for most human beings who try it, along with the inability to properly process normal carbohydrates after a period of time.

[@imyourtrance5537]

Noted, thanks from all of us for ur nonstop support of information

[@drekberg]

Thank you Imyour Trance. I am glad you liked the video. Please let me know if you have any questions about health, and I will do my best to answer them.

[@PTuffduty]

you learn, and you learn, and you learn. I’ll depend on you!

[@amywest7041]

My terrible foot pain Plantar Fasciitis & arthritis in my hands started in my 30s when I was thin! Ended when I changed my diet to low carb high healthy fats and more non-starchy veggies last year. I did loose 60 lbs too, but when my problems started I was not overweight, and the foot pain ended 3 weeks after my eating changes before I lost much weight!

[@cookinthekitchen]

I finally get it. Before I thought fat caused insulin resistance and maybe it does but I think this way of eating is really healthy

[@darklausal23]

I Am new to keto, I got rid of the stuff at home that had too many carbs, kept the stuff with low carbs, and started buying clean keto things, and I Am replacing the stuff that I kept to ease the expense. I am learning what ingredients are better and improving.

[@pearljomoc5588]

Love always your vlogs doctor and I share always to my friends. Always count teaching and share your knowledge

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*It's important to understand that both approaches have their pros and cons, and what works best for one person may not work for another. It's all about finding a sustainable and healthy way of eating that aligns with our individual goals and preferences.*

[@kellyfuette]

Great comparison, thank you!

[@muzzikkluvvr2327]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the World. It is such a positive contribution to my climb back to a healthier lifestyle 🙂

[@drekberg]

Thank you Muzzikk Luvvr. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@sheilanagels7305]

Another fantastic class thank you thank you 😊 my self I have been power learning from you .I feel great the scale is moving the right way.keep it coming love your kindness.

[@youareIndenial981]

Thank you, Dr. Ekberg.

[@williewiner4161]

Another excellent video Doctor!

[@drekberg]

Thank you Willie Winer. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad you liked it. The greatest compliment you can give is to help us help more people by sharing the videos.

[@peterz3729]

Skinny comparison is excellent

[@lowenherz6779]

Thank you Dr.for sharing this 👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@drekberg]

Thank you Löwen Herz.

[@lmanaraovaniggalla9098]

GREAT DR. GOOD INFORMATION. WE USED CANOLA OIL TOO MANY YEARS. NOW USING VIRGIN UNREFINED VIRGIN COCONUT OIL FROM COSTCO ,ALSO OLIVE OIL ONLY SINCE FEW YEARS.THANKS DR. I LIKE YOUR WAY EXPLANATION. GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

[@drekberg]

Thank you lmanarao vaniggalla. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@jeffharmed1616]

Many thanks. I guess it’s part of Keto adaption phase, not just the period in which your body learns to process fat but also the time when we refine our produce selection. It’s fats, it’s vitamins, it’s omega 3, it’s fibre and it’s the pleasure of a good meal.

[@mathfaster]

The other thing about keto that seems to be prevalent is the "ketofying" of food. Making say the desserts, etc. that got you fat but now ketofying them. Ketofied foods are fine occasionally or in the beginning as one transitions to a cleaner keto but to me just seems to be more of the same that made one unhealthy in the first place if all you are eating is ketofied food.

[@james777ko2]

If you make for instance a keto cheese cake and eating a slice is under your carb limit, it's perfectly healthy and perfectly keto. In fact, a slice of the cheese cake me and the wife make has perfect keto macros and I'll sometimes just have a piece for my lunch. What got me fat was eating excess carbs, eating properly "ketofied" food will not make you fat! I've lost 80 lbs in 8 months and reached my weight goal a couple weeks ago.

[@drekberg]

I think that is perfectly fine at least during a transition. Just don't turn them into another food group. Focus mostly on whole quality food and make occasional treats.

[@jakedrago7805]

Don’t forget all the new “keto” products that are popping up in box stores. A lot of them are nothing more than processed junk with a Keto label and should be avoided just like you would a candy bar . True keto is simple avoid all processed foods (processed fats and meats too) avoid sugars grains starch and wheat products .Eat lots of healthy fats meats and veggies . Whole real foods in their natural state

[@itsm3th3b33]

James777 Ko So now that you have reached your weight goal, do you stop keto? If not, won't you keep losing more weight?

[@amiragraceministry401]

mathfaster Amen

[@mylifemyheaven7126]

Dr. Ekberg, wow and wow for all your explanation. You see, I have always looked at those who "walk their talk" and you are not just theoretical, but you were a former decathlon athlete who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics for Sweden and was a Swedish decathlete National Record holder. I have been on keto for 4 years and going from 36 waistlines to 31. However, I was diagnosed with extremely high dyslipidemia and my triglycerides are still too high around 300. How would you suggest how I should handle this situation? Have I been doing something not perfect in these last few years? Look, I don't care about taste. You can recipe me with anything as long as healthy. Few minutes of good taste means NOTHING if shortens my time with my loved ones. Thanks again, Dr. Ekberg

[@mkshffr4936]

I think like most things it is kind of a spectrum. I am trying to go as clean as I can within the financial and lifestyle constraints at hand. I know I won't do it perfectly but better than before.

[@jacqueslefebvre3004]

I avoid all the bad oil and all the bad sweeteners i read all the labels and discovered think that we’re not possible eating The only thing missing is the grass fed everything but now that you told me that Wallmart sells them cheaper then anywhere else i think it’s the missing link of my complete clean Keto Still lost 40 pounds in 8 weeks but as you said i want to be healthy not just skinny Thank you for everything you do to help People all around the world you’re the best From Canada

[@yemialemu9902]

Congrats! What was ur initial weight? Did you do IF or ADF? Any type of fasting with keto?

[@itskarl79]

Jillian Michaels really needs to learn from you...

[@thuptenenebhutia8677]

Not everyone has access to pasture raised meat and pasture raised eggs,especially in developing countries....so we do the best with whats avilable in the market

[@veganlifeuk]

Thank you Dr Sten for all the information it's really helpful

[@drekberg]

Thank you Star uk StarTV. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@JohnThunder]

Dirty usually means high Omega 6 to low Omega 3 ratio, that causes inflammation over time. When I was keto, i did the dirty part when I first started, but as time passed I educated myself and learned to read labels on the food I buy. Now as a carnivore shopping is really simple and doesn't take so much time. But since my birthday is coming at the end of this month I will do a dirty-keto cheat and bake some coconut flower pancakes and some peanut butter cookies :))

[@drekberg]

Omega ratios are important, but there's a lot more to toxicity than that.

[@cynthiacarlson4427]

Same here, John Thunder. My birthday's in two weeks and I'm going to cheat with a carrot cake. (Additionally, I'd like to actually GAIN a little weight!) Happy Birthday.

[@boncoon]

Happy Birthday Mr. Thunder! Try yourself some strawberries with balsamic vinegar. Yummy!

[@JohnThunder]

@@cynthiacarlson4427 Happy Birthday! 🎂😀 Oh that's a great choice carrot cake was my go to when I was a kid. 😁 Good luck with your weight goals Cynthia! 💪

[@JohnThunder]

@@boncoon Thank you very much ! 🙂 That's an interesting idea, maybe I will try it 😉

[@rafilover7788]

Thank you..very interesting topic,very beneficial!!♥️

[@drekberg]

Thank you Rafilover 7. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@robertaborg3201]

Dr Ekberg i love your videos your information is awesome keep it up and thank you ♥️♥️

[@albertvanderwalt7013]

Thank you. Insightful

[@drekberg]

Thank you Albert Van Der Walt. I am so glad that you liked it.

[@MsTony1402]

I started off kind of clean ie not much processed foods but not organic or grass fed but over time I’m getting much more into the very clean keto space. I just value the quality of what I eat more and more and refuse to put all this processed and unrecognisable crap in even if it means I am spending more of my money on food shopping. I’d rather don’t buy the latest pair of shoes and spend the money on good organic food. Keto has completely changed my mindset and now I am worth every extra penny I spend on keeping my body as healthy as possible.

[@Natalie-te8qu]

Jag gillar din kanal. Tack för informationen! Jag är från Amerika men jag bor i Sverige nu!

[@drekberg]

Tack skall du ha. Jag är svensk men har bott ganska precis halva livet i USA.

[@somaiasbeita7612]

Dr Ekberg can you please do a video on gaining weight healthily. I'm on keto but don't want to lose weight, I do a few days of low carb but I'm really thin I don't want to lose any weight. Please also discuss IF for thin people. Would it make you lose weight?

[@practicallyIndependent]

Great video. Makes lots of sense. I am now down 50 pounds! Thanks for all of the information.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Dillons Woodworks. That is great. You are looking great.

[@practicallyIndependent]

@@drekberg Thanks so much my friend!!

[@monirtorky7462]

Great video thanks Dr so much

[@drekberg]

Thank you Monir Torky. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad you liked it. The greatest compliment you can give is to help us help more people by sharing the videos.

[@anfilofeEA]

What about alternating between clean and dirty keto? Eating clean keto Mon-Fri with OMAD and dirty/lazy keto Sat & Sun?

[@DIYSolarandWind]

I like your work. Thank you

[@drekberg]

Thank you DIY Solar Homestead. I really appreciate your feedback and so glad that you liked it.

[@dashrubberbear]

thank you 💖🌍✨

[@MetabolicBrain]

Where can we find a proper clean keto / paleo meal plan? I’d like to try this to aid in reducing b/p and loose some belly fat and improve insulin resistance. It’s easy to find sloppy meal plans but harder to find truly clean plans. Pristine keleo…. I made that up.

[@25Soupy]

Telling people weight loss is not the goal but health is fine but now overweight people will use this as a reason to not lose weight. I don't know why you wouldn't say health and weight loss is the goal, not just one or the other.

[@LoveGixx]

.. one thing ive learned from sweeteners is to look out for maltodextrin.. i read it is worse than sugar.. some stevia products may use maltodextrin.. its a no-no.. other than stevia, stick to monk fruit, xylitol and erythritol..

[@lylarosewild]

LoveGixx they also add maltose and dextrose. It’s crazy.

[@delaville680]

erythritol comes from corn make sure it is organic.

[@chihaibe69]

Please do a video on good keto vs bad keto but in a long list

[@infuses]

Helpful info! Thanks! What about lard? is it better than seed oils and shortening?

[@rickywells8469]

Yes

[@siimolen]

Any difference between refined or unrefined coconut oil which one to use when?

[@starlightbright4669]

Another informative video, thank you so much. ❤️I'm disappointed in myself as I too have been lead to believe losing weight will resolve disease. I'm going to change the language I use in the future.....reduce carbs is the solution

[@lornalewis7262]

Remembered everyone donot live in USA and we do get some things that keto called for eg mushroom almond or coconut flour blue berries blackberries strawberries occasionally

[@paulinechagnon6390]

What about beans and organic canola oil in the diète?

[@MegaMARLEEN1]

I think most of us, when we loose weight, it makes us feel good. And I just can imagine that feeling good because of whichever reason also does something positive to your body. Nevertheless I do believe in health being the main goal, so maybe we should look for some balance between both and look at it as a "win win" situation. At least that s how I look at it. I love to see the belly fat melt away, and at the same time I dream about getting healthy again. Doing my best to get better, Love to see I ' m not getting any fatter Today I do my best Can feel it on my chest Can see improvement in my rest The other day I did my upper best Could feel so much getting of my chest Could be it gave me again a better rest Hope to get through the following test Healthy, inside out outside in and better rest. Thanks a lot for sharing this, I am doing this for several days now, and do admit that, until now I am loosing my energy, instead of gaining more. Maybe it s a matter of time?

[@lukembajose]

I started the OMAD on September 28 2019. No carbs since. When I started,my weight was 104Kg and today on February 11,2020 I am 88Kg. For now 3 weeks I am not loosing weight anymore I don't know why. Please help me Dr.Ekberg. (I am not doing exercises)

[@running4fun863]

I tried this for a 8 weeks just wanted to reduce body fat however the impact on my brain was really hard, I became forgetful, lacked contraction, could not focus on my work , made more errors. I am an accountant and so a little concern . I am going to do this again but increase my diet, eat more non carb food and see how this works. I did it clean.

[@littlevoice_11]

An ideas for the topic list... histamines in foods. Anything to worry about? Should we avoid them?

[@drekberg]

Thank you Little Voice. I have added it to the list of topics. Are you in marketing? You come up with great ideas.

[@littlevoice_11]

@@drekberg Yes actually. I specialise in communication and stakeholder engagemernt for health and wellveing. I do consultancy work for health and charities on side my part time job. 😊why doctor?

[@littlevoice_11]

@@drekberg Thank you for your kind feedback by the way and for being open to suggested topics

[@lmanaraovaniggalla9098]

Dr. Please can you discuss keto diet and cancer sir if time permits. Thanks sir👍👍

[@drekberg]

Keto low carb and IF are some of the most powerful ways of preventing and reversing cancer. I'll look into doing a video.

[@lmanaraovaniggalla9098]

Dr. Sten Ekberg THANK YOU Dr.

[@pavloum6950]

Thanks Dr.

[@drekberg]

Thank you pavlou m.

[@pamela86]

I started a low carb diet about 1.5 months ago. I have always been thin my entire life, I can eat what I want and never gain weight. This diet isn’t to loose weight but to simple feel better. I have more energy, better digestion etc. II started feeling a little tired with less energy but maybe it’s something else. I am wondering if long term this is really good for me ?

[@vicg995]

Hi, Dr. Ekberg. Excellent explanation as always! I am curious about your opinion of natural nutrient-dense powders and supplements, like dried/powdered moringa oleifera, baobab, cactus (nopal), chlorella, spirulina, wheatgrass, ashwaghanda, maca, cacao, etc. I personally think they are highly nutritious, as well as some great alternatives to synthetic (multi)vitamins and minerals, although they could be considered pricy...do you think they're worth the investment?

[@amrannoordin1644]

I agree fully with your views here. However, sometimes (often?) people go dirty keto for economics reasons. For example, non - GMO, organic food, grass fed food etc can be expensive in some parts of the world. I am aware that in the long term the costs may be higher if we don't go clean keto. But for some (many?), the economic consideration is a more immediate problem. Yet, they need to get better because of some urgent medical problem. A balance needs to be struck for such people in the mean time while these are still real and pressing issues for them. Otherwise, it becomes too difficult or inaccessible for them and wouldn't even try keto.

[@amrannoordin1644]

While clean is better (and I am not arguing with that at all), we have to balance that with our own situation. I do a mix of both. I seldom eat extra virgin oils (olive or coconut or whatever). I don't look for non - GMO or look only for organic. I don't look for grass fed food too. I also eat canned food instead of fresh. I eat almost any greens. But I still managed to get not only my weight down but also go off my diabetes and cholesterol medicines. It's better than eating really junk food high in sugar or carbs. The economic reasons may not allow us to SUSTAIN clean keto.

[@drekberg]

The important thing is that we do the best we can within our limits. Good luck

[@amrannoordin1644]

@@drekberg Agree and thank you.

[@daviddavid9837]

So I was at this holiday party, and they pulled out this store-bought chocolate chocolate chocolate cake with a candle in it and sang happy birthday to me. How could I refuse to eat a piece of cake? I had two. It was delicious. Funny thing, when I used the keto strips over the next two days, it didn't knock me out. Down, but not out. No idea how that could happen, but that cake was delicious. And right back to the diet.

[@armax00]

I also imagine that air fried food. In that case a lot less oil cooking should be a good thing. Actually: I would cooking oil affect its nutrition factor? Also, dirty keto + fasting: would that have more health benefits considering the reduction of meals? I am thinking though that eating OMAD would make it much easier to eat keto since one has to prepare food only once.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Armando Miraglia. I use an air fryer for chicken wings on a regular basis, then I toss them in butter, hot sauce and lemon. Yum. You can cook in fat but it needs to be a good quality fat like butter, EVOO or coconut oil and the temperature needs to be appropriate for the type of fat. (no smoking) Dirty keto + IF is better than 6 dirty carb meals per day, but in the end you want to eat clean. Do the best you can.😄

[@bidnow2946]

I dislike the labels "Dirty" and "Clean" keto. These have only been invented over the last few years, primarily for marketing purposes IMO. All of these differences are thoroughly explained in comprehensive documents like "The Are and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living" book By Drs. Phinney and Volek. Unfortunately, the surge in popularity of the diet coupled with the apparent low desire to do much research before starting a diet has caused these differences to become more pronounced. I've simply resorted to calling the macronutrient understanding "Keto 101," Fat quality "Keto 201." and micronutrient content "Keto 301." Eventually, some may end up watching Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Dr. Dom D'Agostino, Dr. Peter Attia, and Dr. Chris Masterjohn for their Keto 801 courses.

[@drekberg]

Thank you Bid Now. I just call it that to make a point. Low quality foods are not healthy even if the put you in ketosis.

[@nicmonberg5974]

@@drekberg No evidence to show this and the whole organic pitch is false nothing is really organic what you are buying in a shop could come from anywhere.

[@hassanayoub85]

Hello, I have 3 questions about keto where I have to help me find answers: Does vegetable oils like sunflower oil and proccessed chees like kiri kick us out of ketosis? (regardless it's bad effect on health) Some time polyols are counted in carbs and sometimes not, why and when do we count them? If the product contains sugar, oat, wheat, can we take it IF it is counted within the 5% carbs? If not, so how we can eat avocado, berries, vegetables, which have sugar inside? Thanks

[@rouohyrouohy7856]

Good questions we need answers pls Dr Sten Ekberg

[@knottydizziedevil9425]

The reason we can eat those lower carb items such as berries and avocado is because of the fiber contained.

[@hassanayoub85]

@@knottydizziedevil9425 then we should have to eat a meal with high fiber and 1tbsp jetchup which only have 1g net carb of sugar as the whole meal contains big number of fiber .

[@knottydizziedevil9425]

@@hassanayoub85 you could I suppose do that. Why would you still be using ketchup anyway? The idea is to get away from processed foods. Consuming only whole food. Berries have nutritional value, ketchup has none.

[@hassanayoub85]

@@knottydizziedevil9425 i am using organic ketchup for sure.

[@Knaeben]

What about pork skins/pork rinds? Would they be considered 'dirty' keto? I always look to be sure there's no MSG.

[@canwejustloveeachother2550]

Pork is always dirty

[@thaddeus5474]

How about if you're eating towards the "Clean side", but its not the perfect clean - for example I eat bacon, but its not pasture raised pork, fresh eggs but they're not free-ranged.. But I've completely avoided things like shortening, margarine, aspartame already. Do you guys feel it's more towards the clean side as well? Or is regular bacon just as bad as the "dirty" stuff.

[@cauwenberghsroeland8607]

Cold pression rape-seed oil is more expensive, but is available.

[@Azulnote]

What about sugar free gum?

[@Aj-qb3pr]

Dr. Ekberg I’m a over the road truck driver so I can’t really cook anything. Is Canned Tuna in what’s supposed to be in extra virgin olive oil bad, or is it okay?

[@edwardf9661]

Love your dirty keto guy at McDonalds! But thanks for all the great info!

[@kimbreedavis]

Thank you

[@drekberg]

Thank you Kimcol D.

[@NJ-hn4et]

Another helpful video. There was one thing I noticed when I did dirty Keto and ran through a fast food joint for a burger and pulled off the bun. It wasn’t satisfying! I guess this whole time I was eating fast food, used to be daily, it was the bun that was filling me up? Another thing I noticed was how sweet foods were after I went on Keto! Seriously, who puts sugar in chili? Blah! Nowadays, fast food is persona non grata in my life since I’m really trying to control my blood sugars, and most of it messes it up to much. Although...I am happy to say that in a pinch, Popeyes chicken does NOT raise my blood sugar. ;)

[@drekberg]

Thank you N J for sharing your story. That is great. I am so happy you have noticed a positive change. Keep it up! Blood sugar is one thing, empty calories and chemicals are another. Whole food is food, fast food is not.

[@Michael-4]

The world isn't changing, America might be. Go in a UK supermarket and ask for keto products and you get a blank look. Go online to order something and it's twice the price of the same product in the US.

[@fullcend-tkm73]

The If It Fits System!!! Exactly!!! I don't really think it has anything to do with the omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio although that may have a small part in it. it's specifically about low-carb products in general having ingredients in it that are not necessarily healthy like hydrogenated oils maltodextrin dextrose things of that nature omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio is important but that's not really where the term dirty keto came from, it came from people that we're still trying to do keto and make things fit but the products weren't necessarily clean keto products but they could still achieve the same macros.... for instance ranch dressing has maltodextrin in it for instance mayonnaise has canola oil and soy oil in it for instance the excessive types of artificial sweeteners and things of that nature the highly processed keto treats, it's more to do with the overall ingredient and not so much the ratios of omega's in my opinion. Although many of our keto products are high in omega 6 which is shown scientifically I feel we should focus more on that as well Nuts in general are super high in omega 6 but I even see keto docs recommending nuts and things but the omega ratios are terrible

[@drekberg]

Thank you The Keto Mechanic - Fueled By Fat Home.

[@fullcend-tkm73]

@@drekberg in a nut shell I'm agreeing with you lol

[@RobHoffman83]

It's nice to see nearly everything I'm doing now is in the clean list. I'm not a big sugar person but use Splenda when I do sweeten. How does that rate? I'm not a fan of Stevia, it has an aftertaste to me. I'm also in the process of eliminating soy oil from my diet altogether. It's in almost everything these days.

[@james777ko2]

Splenda is sucralose, which is "okay." However, in the powdered form they add things like dextrose and maltodextrin which are bad for you because they will spike your insulin levels. Look for splenda or sucralose in liquid form and there's usually no additives. Also, try stevia in liquid form as it may not have that aftertaste you don't like.

[@RobHoffman83]

@@james777ko2 Thanks. I'll give the liquid a try.

[@drekberg]

Splenda or sucralose is rat poison just like aspartame. It is a chloro-carbon, which is in the same family of chemicals as DDT. Not one patient ever has passed a muscle test on aspartame or sucralose. Try liquid stevia or a newer product called "justlikesugar"

[@RobHoffman83]

@@drekberg Thanks, I will do just that.

[@james777ko2]

@@drekberg I searched for a couple hours and could not find one legit study showing sucralose was bad for you. I rarely use it as I like Stevia. Do you know of a clinical study that shows sucralose is bad for you? If so, please link it. Thanks!

[@sixpackbinky]

How do you count macros?

[@FormlessJKD17]

Don't

[@48peon]

Is pork rinds consider clean?

[@joseuribe1552]

what are your thoughts on using salt. I've had a mild heart attack several years ago and had a stent placed. My cardiologist recommended lowering salt intake. However, I hear from different doctors on youtube that we need salt. I'm confused

[@james777ko2]

We need the salt. I would suggest that you do some research about salt. Salt has a very small amount of affect on blood pressure, but not very significant. Also, I bet your taking a statin. Please research statin drugs. It's been recently discovered that big pharma cheated on their clinical trials prior to 2005. Also, the side affects are numerous. Satin drugs increase the chance of getting diabetes by 25%. And if someone has diabetes they have an increased 50% of having a heart attack. Do your own research and come to your own conclusions.

[@drekberg]

Salt binds water and can theoretically increase blood pressure, but only if your kidneys aren't working. A mechanism called pressure diuresis will reduce volume/pressure within minutes.

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

My experience with so-called "healthy foods" from Walmart is that there is almost always a catch with them. If you do it read the ENTIRE label before you buy.

[@granny58]

Buy foods with only one ingredient

[@panpiper]

I've been eating 'dirty' Keto for a little over half a year. That is to say that I eat regular store bought, grain fed meat. It is NOT 'organic' or anything. I eat regular cheap eggs, the cheapest I can find. I buy the cheapest bulk cheese. I use the cheapest olive oil and butter on sale. My cup or two of veggies a day are almost always frozen veggies, from the lowest cost provider. I do not eat 'junk food', I can't afford it. I do use Stevia to take the edge off of coffee, but bought in bulk it is not expensive, given how long it will last. (The sugar bowl I filled with my $40., 8 ounce bag of powdered stevia looks to me to be as full as when I first filled it six months ago.) I had several health issues before I started eating my 'dirty' keto. Within one month, every last issue either completely vanished or was majorly mitigated. Bursitis pain, almost gone, down 90%. Knee pain, completely gone. Acid reflux (severe), completely gone. Acne skin rash, completely gone. Constant defecation and hemorrhoids, completely gone. Nerve damage symptoms, down 90%. Oh, and I've lost about a pound a week. Thirty pounds to go. Dirty Keto for life.

[@charlesoneill466]

Lard and bacon he did not discuss. Probably dirty.

[@reyramos8113]

Hi Dr sten. What can I do to have a consultation with u N how much will cost