Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral Health

Keto/Carnivore on a BUDGET with Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

Dr. Ken Berry - The Proper Human Diet & Ancestral Health

Summary

Mark Kukazela, a military veteran and physician, emphasizes the importance of affordable dietary options for individuals on a budget, particularly those in lower socioeconomic groups. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding ketogenic and carnivore diets, asserting that these eating patterns can be adopted without significant financial strain. Kukazela highlights the affordability of whole foods, such as ground beef and eggs, compared to processed foods, which are often marketed as cheaper alternatives.

Kukazela, who practices at a Veterans Administration facility in West Virginia, shares his experience working with veterans, many of whom face metabolic health challenges. He notes that a significant portion of his patient population has metabolic syndrome, and he advocates for low-carb diets as a means to improve their health. He provides practical tips for maintaining a low-carb diet on a budget, including purchasing frozen vegetables and utilizing sales on meats.

Additionally, he addresses the psychological aspects of eating, particularly for those with PTSD, suggesting that a proper human diet can help manage symptoms. Kukazela encourages individuals to take control of their health by making informed dietary choices, emphasizing that even modest changes can lead to significant improvements in well-being.

Show Notes

You can enjoy all the benefits of a low-carb, keto, or carnivore diet on a budget! Dr C gives lots of tips/trick on how to eat cheap keto and/or cheap carnivore on the daily. If you're on a fixed income or money is tight you can still feed yourself the proper human diet on a budget from discount grocery stores where ever you live.

Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Air Force Reserve Lieutenant Colonel (ret), practices at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinsburg, West Virginia. As a Professor as West Virginia University School of Medicine , Mark developed and adopted an inpatient protocol for using a low-carb diet for patients with obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Practicing what they preach, the hospital eliminated all sugar-sweetened beverages from the hospital. Mark was instrumental in bringing MEDCHEFS to the WVU School of Medicine in 2013 with a focus on understanding insulin resistance. An advocate for evidence based policy and education, Mark is a founding member of The Nutrition Coalition, a board member of The Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners and The Hypoglycemia Foundation and is a scientific advisor for Diet Doctor.

Mark’s current research interests are diabetes remission, the use of continuous glucose monitors, and carbohydrate reduction for severe pediatric obesity. He also leads a clinical group "International Multidisciplinary Diabetes Remission Working Group" who just completed a textbook chapter for Ketogenics on medication reduction in Type 2 diabetes adapted from the article Adapting Medication for Type 2 Diabetes to a Low Carbohydrate Diet.

He lives in Shepherdstown, West Virginia where he also owns a small community running store and directs running races and camps for youth and adults. His book “Run For Your Life” summarizes the science and the soul of running, nutrition, and physical activity to help you maintain a vigorous life.

Visit Mark's site at www.DrMarksdesk.com *Low Carb on any Budget - www.tinyurl.com/LCanybudget *Low Carb for Law Enforcement - www.tinyurl.com/lowcarbLE

*Clinician's guide to inpatient low carb diets for remission of type 2 diabetes - https://www.openaccessjournals.com/articles/a-clinicians-guide-to-inpatient-lowcarbohydrate-diets-for-remission-of-type-2-diabetes-toward-a-standard-of-care-protocol-12898.html

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