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Awesome report @MimiDez . I quit coffee in 2019. I drink tea now but I don't feel dependent on it like I was with coffee. I feel liberated. I've heard a recommendation for those with gerd and acid reflux, besides cleaning up the diet, and that is to put a brick or two under the legs of the headboard side of your bed, so that your whole body is sleeping at an angle. It's supposed to be much more effective than those special wedge shaped pillows.

Awesome! So you're 10 months in. That's great! Was it a "new years resolution?" I couldn't help but notice the timing. What are some of your highlights so far?

Welcome aboard! How recently did you get started?

Hey, keep doing what you are doing. A keto/ketovore approach is still part of the proper human diet spectrum. And the green beans, cabbage, and mushrooms are going to be pretty benign from a weight loss perspective. Focus on abstaining from grains and refined sugars and eat only what the earth provides, and you will be off to a great start! If I am going to "cheat", I will "cheat" with something keto friendly. I don't even consider it cheating because I have no guilt in doing so, and no qualms about admitting it. I am on a carnivore diet most of the time.

This is probably spot on. An interesting fact is that professional bodybuilders are 5 times as likely to die of a heart attack. Common reasons include their junk diet (processed foods) and performance enhancing drugs - not to mention that extreme weight training contributes to cardiac overload.

Ketogenic Diet Could Shield Against Prenatal Stress, New Study Suggestsby Bioengineer⠀October 11, 2025⠀in Health⠀Reading Time: 4 mins read In a striking advancement in the intersection of nutrition and neurodevelopmental health, recent research conducted by Italian scientists has shed light on the protective effects of a ketogenic diet administered during early life on the enduring consequences of prenatal stress. This novel investigation, presented at the prestigious 38th ECNP Congress in Amsterdam, underscores the potential for dietary interventions to mitigate long-term behavioral and psychological deficits originating from adverse prenatal environments. Prenatal stress is a well-documented risk factor that predisposes offspring to a spectrum of neuropsychiatric disorders and developmental impairments. The biological underpinnings of these outcomes involve complex alterations within the developing brain during gestation, which can manifest as deficits in sociability, motivation, and emotional regulation throughout life. Traditionally, interventions have focused on post-symptom pharmacological treatments, often accompanied by significant side effects. The emerging paradigm posits that nutritional strategies could provide a preemptive avenue for safeguarding mental health before clinical symptoms arise. The study employed a rigorous experimental design involving pregnant rats exposed to stress during the crucial final week of gestation, simulating prenatal adversity. Upon weaning at 21 days old, the offspring were segregated into two dietary groups: one receiving a standard control diet and the other a ketogenic diet characterized by high fat and very low carbohydrate content. Behavioral assessments conducted at postnatal day 42 revealed remarkable differences between these cohorts, highlighting the ketogenic diet’s role in attenuating stress-induced behavioral abnormalities. Specifically, rats on the ketogenic regimen demonstrated significantly improved sociability and engagement with their environment, as well as increased grooming behavior — a proxy for enhanced self-care and reduced anxiety-like symptoms. Contrastingly, approximately half of the offspring fed a conventional diet from stressed mothers exhibited pronounced behavioral disturbances indicative of prenatal stress effects. This prevalence substantially diminished in the ketogenic diet group, with only 22% of males and 12% of females displaying such vulnerabilities, suggesting a sex-specific efficacy in benefit. At the mechanistic level, the ketogenic diet is known to induce profound cellular and metabolic changes, including enhanced mitochondrial function, shifts in neurotransmitter dynamics, and hormonal modulation. These adaptations collectively bolster neural resilience and may underlie the observed protective outcomes. The differential response by sex hints at distinct biological pathways being engaged; males appeared to experience reduction in neuroinflammation, whereas females benefited via augmentation of antioxidant defenses. Such findings pave the way for tailored nutritional interventions sensitive to sex-based neurobiological differences. Dr. Alessia Marchesin of the University of Milan, the lead investigator, emphasized the diet’s potential as an early life shield for the developing brain. According to Dr. Marchesin, the ketogenic diet essentially acts as a neuroprotective agent post-weaning, potentially preventing the establishment of persistent social and motivational deficits that typically emerge after prenatal stress exposure. The implications of preconditioning young brains nutritionally could revolutionize preventive psychiatry, offering a non-pharmacological approach to reducing the burden of neurodevelopmental disorders. However, it is crucial to consider that the ketogenic diet group exhibited slower growth rates, prompting questions about caloric intake’s role in the observed neuroprotective effects. The researchers caution against premature extrapolation to humans, noting that sex-specific differences and metabolic demands must be carefully evaluated in further studies. The intricate balance between diet composition, growth, and neurodevelopment requires comprehensive exploration to optimize potential clinical applications. Independent commentary from Dr. Aniko Korosi, an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, positions this work within the burgeoning field of Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Korosi highlights the importance of identifying specific nutrients, critical windows of intervention, and individual susceptibilities to tailor effective dietary strategies for mental health modulation. The intriguing demonstration that postnatal ketogenic feeding can counteract prenatal stress-induced behavioral risks opens new avenues for investigating underlying biological processes, notably the sex-specific mechanisms involved. This research represents a paradigm shift, proposing that early dietary modulation may transcend symptom treatment and instead function as a prophylactic tool against the development of mood and social disorders linked to prenatal adversity. It suggests a future where adjusting nutrition in at-risk populations could substantially lower incidence rates of psychiatric disorders, mitigating long-term societal and economic impacts. Despite the promising results in animal models, translation to human populations necessitates cautious optimism. The complexity of human development, environmental variables, and genetic heterogeneity requires carefully controlled clinical trials to validate these findings. Such studies must account for the delicate balance between dietary benefits and potential growth or metabolic side effects, especially in developing children. In conclusion, this investigation enriches our understanding of how metabolic and nutritional states interact with neurodevelopmental trajectories shaped by early life stress. The ketogenic diet emerges not merely as a tool for metabolic diseases and epilepsy but as a candidate for mitigating the shadow cast by prenatal psychological stress on offspring behavior and mental health. This convergence of neuroscience, psychiatry, and nutrition signifies a promising frontier for preventive mental health strategies. As scientific inquiry advances, these findings may herald a new era of personalized pediatric nutritional interventions designed to bolster resilience against neuropsychiatric vulnerability stemming from early environmental insults. The challenge remains to unravel the precise molecular cascades and optimize these dietary regimens to maximize safety and efficacy for human application. ARTICLE SOURCE: https://bioengineer.org/ketogenic-diet-could-shield-against-prenatal-stress-new-study-suggests/

World's 1st vegetarian body builder Varinder Singh Ghuman dies of heart attack - what led to his death?Story by ET Now Varinder Singh Ghuman: Professional bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman has died of cardiac arrest on Thursday, sparking an outpouring of grief. He breathed his last at the age of 41, PTI reported. Ghuman was widely popular as 'Vegetarian Bodybuilder'. Citing Ghuman's nephew Amanjot Singh Ghuman, PTI reported that the actor was experiencing shoulder pain and had gone to a private hospital in Amritsar for treatment. He also said that the actor suffered a heart attack in the hospital around 5 pm. Here's everything you need to know about Varinder as fans mourn his demise and offer condolences. Who was Varinder Singh Ghuman?Ghuman was born in Gurdaspur, Punjab, and won the Mr. India title in 2009. He later finished runner-up in Mr. Asia and established himself as one of India's biggest names in professional bodybuilding, ToI reported. Arnold Schwarzenegger chose him as a brand ambassador to promote his products in Asia. World's first vegetarian bodybuilderHis commitment to vegetarianism set him apart. According to ToI, Ghuman was widely recognised as the world's first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, and this achievement became a point of pride for India's fitness community. Varinder Singh Ghuman's Acting Career: Worked with Salman KhanGhuman was not only famous as a vegetarian bodybuilder, but he also earned recognition in his acting career. He made his film debut in 2012 with "Kabaddi Once Again," followed by appearances in "Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014)" and "Marjaavaan (2019). In 2023, he appeared in "Tiger 3" alongside Salman Khan, which brought him further recognition. Ghuman's dedication to fitnessBehind the scenes, Ghuman was a dedicated fitness enthusiast, regularly sharing workout routines and motivational posts with his followers. His Instagram community of over one million fans reflects the breadth of his influence. For many young fitness enthusiasts, he was not just a bodybuilder, but a mentor who proved that ethical choices and athletic excellence could coexist. Condolences Pour InUnion minister Ravneet Singh Bittu called Ghuman the "pride of Punjab" and termed his death as an "irreparable loss for the country". "Passing away of the pride of Punjab, 'the He-Man of India', Varinder Ghuman ji, is an irreparable loss for the country. He set new standards in the world of fitness with his hard work and vegetarian lifestyle. His life will always be a source of inspiration for the youth," the BJP leader said on X. Congress MP and former deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa credited Ghuman with bringing glory to Punjab. "It is heartbreaking to hear the news of the sudden demise of Punjab's famous bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman. He brought glory to Punjab with his hard work, discipline, and talent. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family to bear this loss," Randhawa said on X. Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal too expressed grief and said, "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the untimely passing of international bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman. Varinder worked very hard and achieved great heights in his life; he was an inspiration for our youth." ARTICLE SOURCE: https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/other/world-s-1st-vegetarian-body-builder-varinder-singh-ghuman-dies-of-heart-attack-what-led-to-his-death/ar-AA1OcZ0G

lol. I mean I get it. You can't have a cake getting all caked up 😆

I know several people in Africa. Most of them are through forums like this one. One of my friends who used to live here in Ohio now serves as a missionary in Botswana. I don't know of any specific programs outside of programs designed for refugees and others seeking asylum or legal immigration into the United States, which is where I happen to live.

So for starters, don't worry about that occasional macadamia nut or avocado. Those are harmless in small quantities and certainly hasn't done anything to derail your efforts. They were still keto so you're good, and they were back out of your system in no time. That averages 5+ lbs per month, which is actually really good. Oftentimes we see a fast initial drop due to shedding water weight because you're depleting all your carbHYDRATE stores, and then it slows down to 1-2 lbs a week. Sometimes we hit plateaus where the scale doesn't move, but healing or body recomposition is taking place. Weight loss resumes after a while. You have to keep doing what you are doing. I would not call it a "stall" unless you haven't seen the scale budge in 3 months. In the meantime, let carnivore become your identity. This is your lifestyle now. You only eat animal products. What times do you eat? What time to you go to bed and wake up? And are you undereating? Intermittent fasting is a great idea. If I could, every day I would eat at noon and then again at 7pm. I go to bed at midnight (I am up past my bedtime tonight, lol). I try to make sure I don't eat within 4 hours of going to sleep, and that I don't eat immediately upon waking up (typically 7-8am). Sometimes circumstances are that I eat breakfast and dinner but skip lunch. I aim for around 2000-2500 calories, split between 2 meals. My thinking is to take the amount I would normally have eaten across 3 meals, and eat the same amount between 2 meals. In other words, these 2 meals are a little larger than before because I am taking half my 3rd meal and redistributing it to those other 2 meals. I am trying to avoid routinely undereating. It's okay to under eat or fast from time to time, but when you make it a habit, your body will adapt and slow down your metabolism because it thinks there's a shortage or famine. You can also test some things on yourself. For example, try eliminating the heavy cream (or any other dairy) for a week or two. Remember milk, by design, is intended to add bulk to a young calf. If you are using any kind of artificial sweetener, it could be triggering a cephalic phase insulin response. This happens to some people even with diet drinks, so avoid such diet drinks throughout the day and only have them with a meal (which is going to trigger an insulin response anyway). And then like Scott said, you can test different fat:protein ratios, and aim to get quality sleep. A lot of maintenance is done while you are asleep. And then when you wake up, go empty and weight yourself then as this will be the most accurate, before you start adding the weight of food and drink (and clothing).

My emotional stability is one of my favorite 'non-scale victories' of being a carnivore. I used to not just have the brain fog, but also depression, negative thinking, reading too much negativity into something innocent and benign my wife or others might have said to me, etc. I'm a much clearer thinker today and am no longer quick to impugn bad motives to what others say. I realize now that much of the misunderstanding was really on my end. It's awesome to have the support of a team player :) Keep doing what you're doing!

Awesome! Welcome aboard and congratulations on the results you've achieved. It looks like you do some heavy lifting, which I really need to incorporate into my own life. I need to take advantage of all this protein consumption, lol :)

I have not noticed any "life-changing" effects of grounding. I do make an effort to go outside in my bare feet when the weather permits. It's easy peasy to do in the summer because I have a pool out back so I am bare foot all the time. But now cooler weather is setting in with winter just around the corner so it will likely be months before I do any grounding again. By comparison, my diet was very life-changing and very obvious.

"Health authorities are currently pushing for anti-cholesterol drugs to be added to the public water supply." Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22779765/ This pubmed article is from 2012. Apparently there was a big push to add statins to our drinking water, in the same vein as fluoride, back then. And then if you search the web, apparently this topic gets revisited from time to time. Scary stuff. This would be awful!

I have no idea. I looked it up. Some of the minerals come from red algae grown in a pond near Iceland, which sounded weird, lol

Awesome! I'm curious what you were taking before and what you switched to. I've taken LMNT and SALTTY before, as well as Keto Chow's Daily Minerals. But I have to watch my potassium because of my kidneys which is why I only salt to taste and occasionally take a low dose magnesium.

This is a fantastic illustration! I can relate to both of these statements concerning brain fog and no longer walking into a room and forgetting why I went in there. Gosh I used to hate that, and I'm glad that is gone now. I'm not sure if I sleep better. I sleep in 2 phases. However, I always wake up refreshed and ready for action. No longer do I dread getting out of bed, dragging myself to the coffee pot, and after getting at least two 16oz cups in me I would finally resolve to get dressed and go do my obigatory work outside the home. These days I'm up and ready in no time.

Did you spend several years of your life eating a vegan or vegetarian diet, truly believing that this was the way we were designed to eat, only to later learn that this is exactly the reason why you were always sick? It's shocking at first when you learn that the carnivore diet is not only sustainable and healthy, but trumps a vegan diet in every nutritional category imaginable. Join us onscreen for tonight's carnivore round table discussion where we will discuss our positive experiences and the benefits we have enjoyed on a carnivore diet. HERE'S HOW TO JOIN US ONSCREEN AS A GUEST... https://carnivoretalk.com/events/ LET'S DO A VIDEO TOGETHER! Have YOU had success with a meat-based keto, ketovore, carnivore, carnivore-centric, or animal-based diet? Let's do a video together! Contact me using this form... https://carnivoretalk.com/contact/ JOIN THIS CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAwaxsqfNEK4ZtfWX3Dz3g/join VISIT OUR FREE KETO/CARNIVORE COMMUNITY! https://www.CarnivoreTalk.com HAVE YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED IN A FUTURE VIDEO: Click the link below to leave us a Voicemail, and we might feature your question on the next episode of Carnivore Talk. https://carnivoretalk.com/voicemail/ SEND SNAIL MAIL TO: Robert Angle Carnivore Talk PO Box 1367 Stow, OH 44224 DISCLAIMER: The Carnivore Talk website, and its audio and video content are for general informational purposes only. The use of the information found within our content or from materials linked to from our content is at the user’s own risk. The content published by Carnivore Talk is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their health care professionals to obtain medical advice and to diagnose or treat any condition. We are NOT doctors! #carnivore #carnivorediet View full episode

We're back from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. How did I manage the week on my carnivore diet in the face of temptation and surrounded by family members who prefer to eat anything and everything? Did I gain weight? JOIN US ONSCREEN with YOUR camera on tonight's carnivore roundtable discussion, and tell us what you do to survive a holiday with the family. Do you stay faithful, or do you treat it as a special occasion? HERE'S HOW TO JOIN US ONSCREEN AS A GUEST... https://carnivoretalk.com/events/ LET'S DO A VIDEO TOGETHER! Have YOU had success with a meat-based keto, ketovore, carnivore, carnivore-centric, or animal-based diet? Let's do a video together! Contact me using this form... https://carnivoretalk.com/contact/ JOIN THIS CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeAwaxsqfNEK4ZtfWX3Dz3g/join VISIT OUR FREE KETO/CARNIVORE COMMUNITY! https://www.CarnivoreTalk.com HAVE YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED IN A FUTURE VIDEO: Click the link below to leave us a Voicemail, and we might feature your question on the next episode of Carnivore Talk. https://carnivoretalk.com/voicemail/ SEND SNAIL MAIL TO: Robert Angle Carnivore Talk PO Box 1367 Stow, OH 44224 DISCLAIMER: The Carnivore Talk website, and its audio and video content are for general informational purposes only. The use of the information found within our content or from materials linked to from our content is at the user’s own risk. The content published by Carnivore Talk is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their health care professionals to obtain medical advice and to diagnose or treat any condition. We are NOT doctors! #carnivore #carnivorediet View full episode

Those are results worth cherishing. I too used to have breakdowns, low self-esteem, depression, and more. All of that is long gone now and it's pretty darn cool to be able to go about life with confidence and focus. Hard to say. Like @Geezy asked, what is your age? He gives some very good suggestions. I personally do okay with dairy, but a lot of people struggle with it, to the tune of 80% I believe. I also personally quit coffee and it really made a difference in me healthwise. I can't say for sure quitting it helped me mentally though. I do still drink tea and caffeinated diet sodas. Caffeine is a plant defense toxin and were all probably better to try and drop it. Honestly all of that looks good to me. Remember to include ground beef. All the benefits you might get from a ribeye you are getting in equal portions in some 72/27 or 80/20 ground beef. I would also say keep at it. Time, plus good nutrition, heals wounds. You've reached the 90 day mark and feel amazing. You could still see steady improvements as you hit day 180, or even day 365, etc. Keep up the good work!

I take prescription Vascepa for my triglycerides, which is a purified and overhyped fish oil pill containing only the EPA and none of the DHA. I'm not really convinced it's better than a typical fish oil or krill oil capsule. I do believe that if I ate more seafood I probably would get the same benefits as the supplement. I've never looked into collagen supplementation.