Show Notes
Join journalist and lifelong chocoholic Ed Easton and amateur chocolate historian Andrew Nason of Melt as they go prehistoric to explore the Keto Diet! 🍫 🦴
In this episode of The Chocolate Podcast, Ed and Andrew dress as cavemen to dive deep into the world of ketosis—a metabolic state triggered by a zero-carb, zero-sugar diet. Can a dedicated chocolate lover actually survive on Keto?
In this episode, we explore:
What is Ketosis? Breaking down the science of how the body processes energy without sugar. The Impact of the Keto Diet: Understanding the mental and physical health implications of going low-carb. Chocolate vs. Keto: Can you still enjoy your favorite treat while in a ketogenic state? Through a mix of funny analogies and scientific discussion, Ed and Andrew break down the broader implications of this popular diet on your health and your palate.
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