162. Dr Ben Bikman: Ketones vs Glucose. What Fuels Your Brain Best?

Is everything you’ve been told about nutrition wrong? In this explosive interview, Dr. Robert Kiltz and metabolic scientist Dr. Ben Bikman dismantle mainstream dietary advice—from the myth of “healthy carbs” to the dangers of fruit, cereal, and even modern medicine’s blind spots. Discover why insulin resistance is the root of most chronic diseases, how ketogenic and carnivore diets outperform conventional approaches, and why academia may be printing “monopoly money” when it comes to health research. 🔍 Topics Covered: - Insulin resistance and chronic disease - Why fruit may worsen metabolic health - The truth about vegan and carnivore diets - Raw vs pasteurized dairy: microbiome implications - Early signs of insulin resistance - Ketones, fasting, and brain fuel - Why cereal is “meth in a bowl” 📘 Learn more: benbikman.com | insuliniq.com 🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Robert Kiltz | kiltsmightytribe.com 00:00 - Why Doctors Miss the Real Cause of Disease 03:12 - The Role of Refined Carbs in Insulin Resistance 07:45 - Ben Bikman’s Shift from Academia to Public Health 11:30 - Why We Get Sick: The Metabolic Root of Chronic Illness 15:20 - Debunking the Mediterranean Diet Myth 19:05 - Veganism and Nutritional Deficiency Explained 23:40 - Carnivore Diet: Can You Thrive Without Plants? 28:10 - Raw Dairy vs Pasteurized: Microbiome Impacts 32:55 - Early Signs of Insulin Resistance You Can Spot 37:30 - Brain Starvation and Alzheimer’s: The Insulin Link 42:15 - Fasting, Ketones, and Muscle Preservation 46:00 - Why Cereal Is the Ultimate Carb Addiction 50:20 - Exercise, Muscle Mass, and Glucose Control 54:10 - Final Thoughts: Fixing Nutrition Education #InsulinResistance #CarnivoreDiet #BenBikman #DrKiltz #WhyWeGetSick #MetabolicHealth #ColdMedia #RawDairy #VeganMyths #CerealAddiction