EP349: Current Keto with Chris Irvin
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Chris is a health researcher, writer, and educator focusing on the impact of low carb and keto diets on health and human performance. He holds an M.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science, and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer of BioCoach. In this educational episode, Drew and Chris discuss the most recent science behind the Keto diet, how our understanding of nutrition has dramatically changed over the past decade, the best applications of Keto, and even how Keto, and some exciting new Keto related products, are radically changing the way that we think about overall wellness and brain health. If you want to get up-to-date with the latest Keto science, or simply learn more about what actually happens to the body on Keto, then you don’t want to miss this episode!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [02:07] Why Chris decided to study nutrition in Graduate School, and the science that he discovered which ultimately led to him to build an educational brand around the Ketogenic diet.   [11:45] How our understanding of the Keto diet has changed over the past seven years, and the most misunderstood macro in the fitness industry.   [25:48] Chris explains the many different applications of keto, which ranges from performance athletics to working parents that are simply trying to stay healthy or lose weight.   [32:55] The best ways to utilize exogenous ketones and ketone esters, and the many ways that they can improve cognitive function, boost mood, and how they may even benefit those who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries.   [45:30] Learning to live with a newborn baby, and the surprising science behind how sleep deprivation negatively affects the body.   SPONSORS:   Manscaped — Manscaped makes precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Their new Lawn Mower 4.0 uses unique SkinSafe Technology designed specifically for the groin and body to give you a clean trim, whilst protecting your most sensitive areas. They also produce premium skin and body care products designed to keep your skin healthy, and keep you feeling fresh - all day, everyday. And ladies, Manscaped products aren’t just for men! Use code “fit2fat2fit” at checkout for 20% off of your order and FREE shipping! Spartan Race — Spartan is an extreme wellness platform helping humans become unbreakable. Spartan Race hosts a series of obstacle races of varying distance and difficulty ranging from 3 miles to marathon distances that are designed to test you physically, mentally, and reveal your unbreakable potential one epic obstacle at a time. Use code “fit25” for 25% off of any race at checkout!   SHOW LINKS:   @theketologist @biocoach.io theketologist.com Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: [email protected]
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