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How the therapeutic keto diet morphed into a sensationalized fad diet

March 28, 2022 • Ashley Kitchens: Plant-Based Registered Dietitian and Virtual Nutrition Mentor • Season 1 • Episode 50

What do Oprah, Joe Rogan and Tim Ferris all have in common? They have all pushed the ketogenic diet. The popularity of this fad diet has skyrocketed over the past few years and makes you think that it is brand new. However, this diet has a long and sordid past. Today, Katie and I trace this diet waaaay back to 500 BC! From there we discuss the dangers that come with this extreme way of eating.

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