The Honey Diet: Q&A (The Counter-Narrative Division: EP002)
Q&A for The Honey Diet (Listen to EP001 first for context!)Timestamps:[00:00:13] : Supplements for 5-7 day protein restriction bursts?[00:01:30] : Key Mouse Study: 0% protein diet led to fat loss, muscle maintenance & high FGF21[00:08:01] : Specific Supplement Advice for 0% protein: B-vitamins & minerals.[00:09:45] : Dietary Cautions: Vitamin A & cholesterol potentially inhibiting FGF21.[00:10:20] : Context: Understanding FGF21 elevation & resistance in obesity/insulin issues.[00:24:30] : Milk consumption in the morning on honey diet?[00:26:11] : Fruit yogurts & honey as a midday meal?[00:26:24] : Cheat days & alcohol with honey diet?[00:29:05] : Risk of FGF21 resistance developing over time?[00:30:04] : Necessity of the afternoon fasting window?[00:30:58] : Incorporating fats/whey at dinner (esp. for weight gain)?[00:33:35] : Using glucose/dextrose powder instead of fructose sources?[00:35:37] : Dairy fats for a satiety-focused diet approach?[00:38:39] : Glucose syrup/jelly beans: less FGF21 promoting?[00:40:03] : Mixing MCTs & sugar (e.g., coconut oil/sucrose)?[00:41:28] : Brushing teeth after sugar/acidic drinks on diet?[00:42:11] : Honey diet suitable for someone with fatty liver?[00:43:08] : Collagen protein's effect on FGF21 levels?[00:44:27] : Testing for fructose-driven glycation (beyond A1c)?[00:45:09] : Specific foods: Carrot salad (dinner), coconut oil, blueberries (morning), potatoes?[00:46:03] : Increased metabolism: higher vitamin/mineral needs?[00:48:34] : Ray Peat idea: Protein with carbs to prevent low blood sugar?[00:50:14] : Ray Peat idea: Thoughts on high calcium intake?[00:50:49] : How long can/should one follow the honey diet?[00:52:06] : Using soda for sugar intake: kidney stone concerns?[00:52:26] : Altering timing of protein/sugar phases in the diet?[00:53:32] : Can sugar & fat work effectively without protein for diet goals?[00:54:17] : Waking from low blood sugar & daily sugar intake quantity?[00:55:42] : Honey diet if not already metabolically healthy?