[rhansen]

Think we should switch to the keto diet?

I think most people would benefit from a reduced carbohydrate intake and should be more selective about what carbs they choose to eat.
That said, keto isn't necessarily for everyone (reduced carb does not have to be keto). Less than 100 grams of carbohydrate would be 'reduced', IMO <60 would be better. I typically eat between 5-20 grams daily. YMMV

 

[Cranberry]

I know a few guys that take Tadalafil for their prostate health. Kind of funny in a way as Tadalafil is generic Cialis so I guess they are taking care of the whole lower region I suppose. It must be working. They all swear by it. I try not to ask to many question about the drug, or as i've found out the hard way I get to learn about their water works and how well that is going in greater detail than one ever wants to know. .

I don't believe any of them are following a keto diet for prostate health. They like to go out and eat often and that would be tough to do I imagine on a restrictive diet.

 

[Aceoky]

I don't believe any of them are following a keto diet for prostate health. They like to go out and eat often and that would be tough to do I imagine on a restrictive diet.

Not really busy folks do it all of the time, hamburger no bun, hotdog/chicken patty no bun steak and green salad . etc. etc. etc.

 

[hoodoo]

I’m just basing this off of advice from dieticians and guidance from our OHWS team that looks after us and our AFSOC brothers. We’re all very healthy and in better shape than the average American.

Think we should switch to the keto diet?

For peak performance, yes. I did personal training and nutrition for a few years, and the old guidelines are only good for the younger and the more ordinary folks. Nothing personal....

 

[BlackSaint11]

For peak performance, yes. I did personal training and nutrition for a few years, and the old guidelines are only good for the younger and the more ordinary folks. Nothing personal....

Yeah, I'd agree with that. You definitely need to adjust based on personal health considerations outside of the norm.

I don't think I've ever seen keto recommended by professionals is my point.

 

[Aceoky]

I don't think I've ever seen keto recommended by professionals is my point.

"Professionals" in what field(s) exactly?

 

[BlackSaint11]

"Professionals" in what field(s) exactly?

I have two friends who are dieticians and my OWHS team.

 

[Aceoky]

Dietician and KETO

Of course there are plenty more, I just posted this one.

Not hard to find Drs. who actually eat the KETO way and hate the SAD (which is certainly a killer and bad in so many ways)

But hey KETO may not for everyone , but to wonder if it has real professionals/experts praising it , wonder no more .

Many folks have had great success with KETO and lowering A1C , insulin resistance etc. IMO it is not a "diet" but a way of eating that really works for many folks to reach the goals health wise they wish to meet (and keep those consistent )

 

[BlackSaint11]

Dietician and KETO

Of course there are plenty more, I just posted this one.

Not hard to find Drs. who actually eat the KETO way and hate the SAD (which is certainly a killer and bad in so many ways)

But hey KETO may not for everyone , but to wonder if it has real professionals/experts praising it , wonder no more .

Many folks have had great success with KETO and lowering A1C , insulin resistance etc. IMO it is not a "diet" but a way of eating that really works for many folks to reach the goals health wise they wish to meet (and keep those consistent )

Yeah, my dietician friends constantly complain about people doing keto. They say their clients initially lose weight because they're eating less calories. However, they then have to work overtime to adjust their diets due to kidney and cardiovascular issues because people think they can just eat protein and fats (steak, bacon, eggs, butter, and olive oil).

 

[Aceoky]

However, they then have to work overtime to adjust their diets due to kidney and cardiovascular issues

I'm "skeptical" to be polite.

Fats have a "ton" of calories btw

First you claim

I don't think I've ever seen keto recommended by professionals

I show you that is not correct; and then you come back with the above.

You don't like KETO ; that is fine, I doubt anyone is going to try to force it on you...

We have enough members here who are doing better than fine eating KETO ; we have actual Doctors videos doing the same thing - they do eat KETO and advise it for many folks.

 

[BlackSaint11]

I'm "skeptical" to be polite.

Fats have a "ton" of calories btw

First you claim



I show you that is not correct; and then you come back with the above.

You don't like KETO ; that is fine, I doubt anyone is going to try to force it on you...

We have enough members here who are doing better than fine eating KETO ; we have actual Doctors videos doing the same thing - they do eat KETO and advise it for many folks.

I know fats do, they have the highest amount of calories at 9 per gram.

I’m not saying professionals don’t, I’m just saying I haven’t seen any professionals recommend it in my personal experience. I’ve seen lots of non-professional people recommend it, especially online, but never from a dietitian or any OHWS team I’ve worked with. In fact, they are staunch critics of keto.

I’m not a dietitian and while I probably have slightly more experience in this area than most people, I’m certainly not a professional in this field. I’m just putting out information for the OP.

 

[Cat wrangler]

I think one of the most practical things I have recently read is that some people are naturally, vegetarians, omnivores or carnivores. Genetics play a role. The resounding advice in most of what I read is to cut out refined flours, fats and sugars. Easier said than done.

Dh suffers from bph so am watching this thread with interest.

 

[Iamfarticus]

I started a keto diet on Jan 26 and I’m down almost 20 pounds. I’m also doing intermittent fasting, only eating between 12 noon and 8 pm.

I have been intermittent fasting for about 18 months so far. I was close to 275 when I retired in 2020, struggled to get to 260. My heart doctor mentioned the fasting, I finally gave it a go. I'm pretty good about it and my eating window is 10 AM to 6 PM.

I dropped to about 250 and leveled out for a while. Right after the holidays, I was up again to 255 and decided to drastically cut the bread and sugar intake. Now I am at a good 235 and feel better. Breakfast is usually eggs and an English Muffin, those have an acceptable carb content over bread and bagels. My lunch is lighter, leftovers from the previous day. Dinner, high-protein and a vegetable mostly. I'm generally alone, so I like fish and small steaks for dinner.

I recently ran into low-sodium Ramen soup. 390 calories for the whole package. I add a couple of eggs to it, some dried onion flakes, curry powder and cayenne pepper to it. I find it filling and tasty.

As far as the prostate goes, I take a men's over-50 Centrum daily vitamin and a prostate formula from The Vitamin Shoppe. Me and my prostate get along just fine.

 

[Fizbin]

Hey Hoodoo, We've spoken years ago about Keto, (2019) I lost 50lbs and am off of diabetes, BP, and ant-acid meds now! There is NO downside to a significant carb reduction in your diet.

The first week was super hard, going from 600-800 carbs a day to about 30-50 but I have no doubt it has added years to my life. This way when the feds come to shoot me at least I'll have been healthy.

 

[BlackSaint11]

Some good meals you can eat every day that are very filing and low calorie are:

Breakfast: Eggs, small sausage, some cheese, seasoning

Oatmeal, sliced bananas, honey/cinnamon sugar, Greek Yogurt

Lunch: Vegetable rice, ground chicken, little Chic-Fil-A sauce

Chicken breast, potatoes, brussels sprouts/broccoli with a little cheese and seasoning

I eat that almost every day and leave dinner up in the air. I add in protein and fruit for snacks on heavy lifting or cardio days when I get really hungry.

 

[hoodoo]

It's true that not many 'professionals' like the Keto/Caveman diets. Their whole time in school is spent bashing anything but the typical old food pyramid. Most doctors are incredibly stupid about nutrition. And like many of you, I was pretty much ok on most of these issues until a certain day when things fell apart.......69 is way different than 59.

 

[Aceoky]

Their whole time in school is spent bashing anything but the typical old food pyramid.

Sad but true-

 

[Aceoky]

Both are not ideal because they cut out important foods groups, including the carbs you hate but need.

This is false

There are essential proteins (amino acids) Fats are also essential ;but there are zero essential carbs .

I’m not saying professionals don’t, I’m just saying I haven’t seen any professionals recommend it in my personal experience

In my experience folks who know you don't like something won't tell you about its benefits, that is a waste of time .

Again many , many do recommend KETO

 

[BlackSaint11]

This is false

There are essential proteins (amino acids) Fats are also essential ;but there are zero essential carbs .

Dietitians, professional sports, Olympic, and military nutritionists would disagree with you.

 

[Aceoky]

am off of diabetes, BP, and ant-acid meds now! There is NO downside to a significant carb reduction in your diet.

Great news!