In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals 15 tips for mastering the ketogenic diet. Free Keto Masterclass: http://www.ketosismasterclass.com Free Keto Blueprint: http://www.ketokampblueprint.com TIMESTAMPS: 1:14 Overview 01:40 Keto is not a diet. Keto is a metabolic process. Every single one of our ancestors follow the ketogenic diet. Their environment put them in ketosis. 02:35 We are born in ketosis. Babies that are breastfed go in and out of ketosis because breast milk is made of saturated fat and cholesterol.  Studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15573408/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15916931/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10652985/ 03:30 How ketosis works inside the body at the cellular level. 06:08 The difference between burning sugar (glucose) and burning fat (ketones). Sugar burners vs fat burners.  06:45 How keto helps to reduce inflammation inside of the body. 07:45 The real cause of weight gain and weight loss resistance. 09:20 The first tip: Focus on health over fat loss. You do not lose weight to be healthy. You get healthy to lose weight. Pay attention to non-scale victories, and get keto blood work done. 11:45 If LDL goes up with keto, get the NMR test to determine the LDL particle sizes. 13:00 The second tip: Electrolyte dumping. Do this to avoid the keto flu, and other common symptoms on the ketogenic diet.   Here are my favorite electrolyte & mineral supplements: Redmond’s Real Salt: https://bit.ly/38NsoPi use the coupon code azadi for 10% off Redmond’s Re-Lyte Electrolyte Powder: https://bit.ly/3rJTsYf use the coupon code azadi for 10% off Micro Daily: https://www.microdaily.com/ketokamp/micro-daily 14:45 The third tip: Follow the 2/2/2/2 rule to help your body use fatty acids for fuel instead of glucose. This is a great way to transition into ketosis quickly without any keto side effects. 2 tablespoons of avocado oil or olive oil 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or mct oil 2 tablespoons of grass fed butter or ghee 2 teaspoons of sea salt 15:55 The fourth tip: Consume bitters to help your liver and gallbladder produce bile. Bile acts as a detergent to break down fat. Most people have sluggish bile leading to keto digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea, and not feeling good on keto. If you don’t have a gallbladder on keto, it can still be done with some considerations. Here is a video on 5 ways to follow the ketogenic diet without a gallbladder: https://youtu.be/Z6nwyhh3Zac 17:07 The best ways to support your liver on keto. Here are my favorite sources of keto bitters to help with keto digestion, and helping you feel better in ketosis. 18:55 The fifth tip: How do you calculate macros on keto? Discover if you should cut calories on the ketogenic diet.  20:30 Why more protein on keto is better. No, consuming protein on keto will not knock you out of a ketosis. Here is a recent video I did debunking common keto protein myths: https://youtu.be/I1o89fSlcAw 21:19 Number six and number seven tip: Gradually decrease carbohydrates on keto to under 50 total grams per day, and stop snacking in between your keto meals. 22:30 How the fat storage hormone insulin causes weight gain even on keto.   23:45 Number eight tip: How to test and measure ketones in the body. The optimal ranges for blood ketones and blood glucose, and advance glucose testing postprandial (after eating).    Keto Mojo Blood Ketone Machine: https://amzn.to/34VRSsQ BioSense Breath Ketone Meter: https://bit.ly/3aXV9vy use KETOKAMP at checkout for $20 off. 26:50 Number nine tip: Clean keto vs dirty keto. Additional research on why vegetable oils are so bad for you. MIT Professor Brian Peskin: Keto Kamp Podcast interview: https://apple.co/2MOCtAK, The PEO Solution - Conquering Cancer, Diabetes and Heart Disease with Parent Essential Oils: https://amzn.to/34ZzgrQ Dr Cate Shanahan interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58aGiekcwRA 30:45 The best fats to eat on the keto diet. 31:43 Number 10 tip: If you experience sugar and carbohydrate cravings on