09/18/2024
Med School Medical myth :
“If your diet contains a lot of fat, you will gain weight. “
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😭😭😭. Seriously, how are they still teaching this?! This was stated in a lecture this week.
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As a very strong proponent of low-carb, keto and fasting, many patients come to see me for these reasons specifically.
They know the benefits, but need help, because there is a lot of confusing and conflicting info out there, their providers are misinformed, don’t know how to help them, or (on the crazy extreme end) refuse to work with them if they follow this lifestyle 🤦🏻♀️
As an aside, if you’re trying to make healthy changes, want to give keto a try, and your provider refuses to work with you if you do it - find a new doctor!! ⭐️
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One of the main questions I get is: WHY DOESN’T MY DOCTOR KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS?
It’s kind of a sad question, since the info and evidence are so readily available.
So, here are my personal thoughts as to why:
1. Stuck in old research.
2. They aren’t willing to learn.
3. Personal bias - they’ve just decided they don’t like it (because from an evidence stand point, there’s no reason to make patients avoid it).
4. They were taught incorrect info, and didn’t delve any deeper than that. 🛑
PSA: Keto is not bad for you and
EATING FAT WILL NOT MAKE YOU FAT!!! 🗣️
(Unless, of course, you’re downing McD’s and that’s where your fat is coming from, or you’re eating carbs like they’re going out of style, and topping it off with some healthy avocado).
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When you come in to see me and ask why your doctor doesn’t know anything about keto. THIS. 👆🏼THIS is why!
Because that’s what they’re taught (in passing, and in throw away comments). Last week it was a throw away comment of “the brain can’t use ketones and you know, ketoacidosis . Moving on.” 😭
This is what your doctor learned.
And many have opted not to dig any further from there.
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There is generally NO point in trying to “educate” these individuals or change their stance. They either want to learn, or they don’t.
Save your energy, save your breath. And find a new provider who is willing to help you ❤️and remember, eating fat will not you fat.
