178. Doing Ketogenic Right: Secrets to Customizing Holistic Nutrition and Making It a Lifestyle with Maria Emmerich

Have you heard of the ketogenic diet or ever considered trying it for yourself?

The keto diet is widely ostracized for misconceptions about what it means and how it impacts the body. Today's guest will address those misconceptions and fill you in on how to fill yourself for high energy and radiant health without giving up on the foods you enjoy the most!

I have the honor of presenting Maria Emmerich, one of the biggest names in the ketogenic diet space. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which led her to become a passionate nutrition expert. Maria specializes in brain neurotransmitters and how food can improve mental wellness – which is one of the things I love about her because that’s one of my favorite topics! Her expertise has sent her around the world speaking about ketogenic diets and I was fortunate enough to accompany her on a group trip to Italy in 2017 where we instantly hit it off.

Maria has helped thousands to not only lose weight but also get healthy and reduce and eliminate medications, normalize hormonal issues, heal diabetes, mood problems, high blood pressure, autoimmune disorders, skin problems, anxiety, depression and even MS. She has also cooked with Halle Berry and writes for Halle’s website and is one of the most prolific authors I know with over 20 cookbooks! Find Maria's resources, books and programs at https://amyfournier.com/keto-adapted/ and use my code "AMY" to receive a special discount on her eBook!

Some of the fascinating topics we cover today include:

• Misconceptions about the ketogenic diet
• Preventing and reversing osteoporosis and osteopenia
• The true way to gain weight
• The main benefits of exercise
• The carb-depression anxiety link
• Gluten, dairy and autoimmune disorders
• Plant anti-nutrients
• The gout-fructose link
• The challenges of being an entrepreneur
• AMAZING tips for people who don’t like to cook or don’t have time!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:00 Episode Begins

00:11:39 Welcoming Maria

00:14:48 Living in the Feminine

00:20:17 Maria’s Story

00:21:52 Misconceptions about Keto

00:25:06 Dialing in Your Energy Source

00:26:49 Thermic Effect of Food

00:32:08 Love Your Exercise

00:34:51 Carbs and Mental Health

00:36:44 Healing Autoimmune Issues with Diet

00:41:16 Three Types of Estrogen

00:44:20 Plant Anti-Nutrients

00:48:33 The Hidden Cause of Gout

00:51:47 Imperfect Perfection

00:56:35 "I'm Too Busy to Cook" Solved

01:00:53 The Prolific Chef

01:05:47 How to Find Maria

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