Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/544drdavidharper

Dr. David G. Harper (IG: @biodietbook) is the author of BioDiet. He’s a health educator, researcher & consultant who has studied the impact of diet on human health for many years.

Dave is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at the University of the Fraser Valley.

His current research investigates the therapeutic benefits of ketogenic diets for women with metastatic breast cancer.

If you’re struggling to get rid of extra fat, fix insulin resistance or reduce inflammation - you’re going to want to hear this conversation!

In this episode, we discuss:

What is the natural human diet?
The rise of metabolic diseases over the last 50 years
Dietary guidelines have failed society
The problem with Ancel Keys' hypothesis
Dave shares his big “aha moment” when it comes to diet
The processed food industry has no interest in your health
What happens when you ingest carbohydrates?
The SAD diet triggers hyperinsulinemia
Weight gain is your body’s protective response to excess carbs
Too much insulin leads to insulin resistance
The NEW prescription for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
The importance of educating the public
How to start a ketogenic diet
How ketones power your brain
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) explained
The benefits of C8 MCT oil
The negative effects of semaglutide drugs
Do you need to measure your ketones?
The difference between the low carb vs ketogenic diet
Narrow your eating window to 8 hours a day
The effect of insulin on salt regulation
Dave’s thoughts on the carnivore diet
Should you be worried about too much protein on a keto diet?

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Dr. David Harper - BioDiet (book)

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Listen or watch Dr. Ken Berry previously on TUHP (episode #528)

Dr. Ken Berry – Lies My Doctor Told Me (book)

Ancel Keys

Jeff Volek (books)

Stephen Phinney (books)

Listen or watch Dr. Eric Westman previously on TUHP (episode #531)

Dr. Eric Westman – End Your Carb Confusion (book)

Michael Moss - Salt, Sugar, Fat (book)

Dr. Gerald (Gerry) Krystal, PhD

Dr. Peter Attia - Outlive (book)

Suzanne De La Monte

Virta Healthcare

Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition

Nutrition Coalition

Listen to Nina Teicholz previously on TUHP (episode #166)

Nina Teicholz - The Big Fat Surprise (book)

Listen to Gary Taubes previously on TUHP (episode #387)

Gary Taubes (books)

Listen or watch Cynthia Thurlow previously on TUHP (episodes #465 and #541)

Cynthia Thurlow - Intermittent Fasting Transformation (book)

C8 MCT Oil

Listen to Dr. Dominic D'Agostino previously on TUHP (episode #133)

Stephen Cunnane, PhD

Listen or watch Dave Asprey previously on TUHP (episodes #061, #159, #305, #389, #495, #522, and #529)

Dave Asprey (books)

BioDiet Grocery List

Uncle Lee Green Tea

British Columbia Cancer Research

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544: These “Healthy” Foods Lead To Insulin Resistance, Inflammation & Weight Gain | Dr. David Harper

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