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Back to EpisodesEpisode 356: Low Fat Keto for Leptin Resistance
Episode 335
Published 2 years, 8 months ago
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Wait a minute, low fat keto? Have we lost our minds? Nope! We’re simply talking about how you can adjust your macros to still include whole real food nourishing fat choices but selecting more protein and encouraging the body to use its own fat as fuel vs. over-feeding it!
If you’ve tried keto without success or suspect you have leptin resistance, this episode is for you! We discuss the signs of leptin resistance, main drivers, and how to reverse it to yield sustainable weight loss outcomes. Learn why leptin matters, how to assess it, and which antioxidants and superfoods that can boost leptin sensitivity.
Also in this episode:
- LIVE Food-as-Medicine Ketosis Program Starts 9/6
- Episode 75: Considering Carb Cycling
- Naturally Nourished Episode 146 Keto as a Hormetic Stressor and All About Leptin
- Episode 190: Keto and Women's Hormones
- Episode 354: Keto Troubleshooting and Updates
- What is Leptin?
- The Keto Leptin Connection
- What is Leptin Resistance?
- How to Assess Leptin & Other Blood Markers
- CardioMetabolic Panel
- Leptin <15 is ideal
- Triglycerides <80
- Fasting Insulin <8
- Signs of Leptin Resistance
- Drivers of Leptin Resistance
- How to Reset Leptin
- Macro Adjustments
- 40-60% protein
- 15-30% carbs
- 22-30% fat
- 4:1 protein to fat ratio
- Best Food Choices
- Antioxidants to Support Leptin Regulation