I Ate Bacon, Eggs & Butter and Here Is What Happened To My Blood - Summary

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The speaker describes his experience of eating bacon, butter and eggs for 30 days after a 10-day junk food experiment. He explains the effects of these diets on his weight, blood work and metabolic health. He also clarifies some misconceptions about ketogenic diets, saturated fat and cholesterol. He shows how his body was able to reverse the damage from the junk food and improve his markers of insulin resistance, inflammation and liver function. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the body's adaptability and resilience.

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1. The speaker ate bacon, butter, and eggs for 30 days.
2. Prior to this, they had gained weight from a 10-day junk food experiment.
3. Their weight increased from 193 pounds (87.6 kilograms) to 203 pounds (92.2 kilograms) after the junk food diet.
4. They followed a ketogenic diet for 30 days to lose weight.
5. A ketogenic diet involves low carbohydrate intake and high fat intake.
6. The speaker's carbohydrate limit was 30 grams of net carbs per day.
7. Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber.
8. Moderate protein intake is recommended on a ketogenic diet to avoid nitrogen waste.
9. The diet included intermittent fasting, with one meal a day (OMAD) or two meals a day (TMAD).
10. The speaker fasted for 16 to 24 hours daily during the 30 days.
11. Blood work was used to monitor metabolic health and inflammation.
12. Common food sensitivities include dairy and grains, particularly modern wheat.
13. Butter contains trace amounts of protein, making it tolerable for most people with dairy sensitivities.
14. After the 30-day diet, the speaker's weight returned to 189 pounds.
15. Blood markers such as insulin, triglycerides, VLDL, Homa IR, AST, ALT, and LDH improved post-diet.

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