A Tale of Two Ketos (Diet Culture Keto)
The ketogenic diet became a popular weight loss diet in the 1990s and has been a mainstay of diet culture ever since. Promoted as the ultimate solution for weight loss, mental clarity, and better health, keto has earned a loyal fanbase. But do these bold claims actually hold up under scientific scrutiny? And can anyone realistically maintain such a restrictive eating pattern in the long term? Join us, two Registered Dietitians, for the second in this two part series where we dive into the world of “Diet Culture Keto.”
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Things we talked about and additional reading:
Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public by William Banting
The Drinking Man’s Diet, 1964
Martinis and Whipped Cream, 1966
The Atkins’ Diet Revolution, 1972
Robert C. Atkins, 72, Creator of Controversial Diet, Dies
Joe Rogan Experience #994 with Dom D’Agostino
Joe Rogan Experience #1364 with Brian Redban
Energy Expenditure and Body Composition on Keto
Low Carb vs Isocaloric Low Fat Over One Year
“Short-Term” Keto for Weight Loss
“Long-Term” Keto in Type 2 Diabetes
Potential Genetic Adaptation in Inuit Peoples