S2E19: Chris Irvin (Q&A #4) - Overnight Blood Sugar Trends, Women Lifting on Keto, Reversing Insulin Resistance, Bulking on Keto, IF for Women, and More
Release Date: 07/07/2022
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In this episode, Chris answers commonly asked questions surrounding topics like: what do overnight blood sugar trends look like?, what happens when women lift weights on keto?, pregnancy and keto, reversing insulin resistance, and more.
Chris also dives into consuming a high protein intake, intermittent fasting for women, and how to bulk on keto.
Here’s a peek at the order and overview of the topics Chris covers in this episode:
00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast
00:29 Brief overview of this episode’s Q&A style
01:16 What should your blood sugar trend look like overnight when tracking with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? Plus a discussion on the Somogyi and Dawn Effects
06:17 How can I incorporate keto with stage 3 kidney disease when I can’t have a high protein intake?
07:49 Women lifting weights on keto -- do they mesh or am I chasing something impossible?
10:57 Pregnancy and keto
14:07 Must-have supplements on keto and is it advisable to consume essential amino acids during a fast?
17:55 Is it possible to eat more protein than your body is able to handle in one sitting? Is there an upper limit to protein intake per meal?
20:02 Best foods for bulking on keto plus general tips
22:52 What are the best ways to reverse insulin resistance?
28:28 Is intermittent fasting okay for women? Plus important tips to keep in mind
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Chris Irvin’s website
Chris Irvin’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
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