About this episode
So long, root vegetables! This week, we dive into the strange and surprising history of the 100-year-old ketogenic diet. Along the way, we encounter a Victorian bodybuilder, an infamous podcast bro and the possibility of a bad Meryl Streep performance (!). Get in, loser, we're counting macros! Support us: Hear bonus episodes on Patreon Donate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and more Links! What Is the Keto Diet and Does It Work? (NYT) The Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss (Today’s Dietitian) Meet the Wackiest Billionaire Ever to Run for President (Money) Trailer for "First, Do No Harm" Keto Diet History - How the Ketogenic Diet Went Mainstream (Men's Health) 7 Dangers of the Keto Diet | Health.com (Health Magazine) 15 Keto Diet Side Effects to Know – Possible Keto Diet Dangers (Prevention) Ketogenic Diet May Lead to an Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (The Physiological Society) Support the show