085 | Is the Keto Diet Good for Women? What You Need to Know

The ketogenic diet is everywhere — but that doesn’t mean it’s right for every woman.In this episode, Morgan is joined by Dr. Makayla Andersen, a naturopathic doctor, certified nutrition specialist, and licensed dietitian nutritionist, to unpack what keto actually is, where it came from, and why it was never originally created for weight loss.Together, they talk about who keto may help, when it may backfire, and why nutrition should always be personalized. If you’ve ever wondered whether keto is worth trying, why it seems to work for some women and not others, or how stress, hormones, thyroid health, and exercise play into the conversation, this episode will give you a much more balanced perspective.What You’ll LearnWhat the ketogenic diet was originally designed forWhy keto was not originally created as a weight-loss dietWhy keto can be helpful for some conditions, but not everyoneHow stress, hormones, thyroid health, and lifestyle affect whether keto is a good fitWhy low-carb diets can negatively affect some active womenHow restrictive dieting can impact your relationship with foodWhy rapid early weight loss on keto is often misunderstoodWhy personalized nutrition matters more than diet trendsHow to think about food as a tool instead of a punishmentResources & Links:🔹 Embody Natural Health website🔹 Makayla’s LinkedIn🔹 Embody Natural Health & Nutrition on Facebook🔹 Makayla’s Personal IG: @makaylaandersen.nd🔹 Makayla’s Business IG: @embodynaturopathic🔹 Threads: makaylaandersen.nd🔹 Join Morgan's Cooking Club! Be one of the first 20 founding members to lock in the lowest price ever.🔹 Stay updated! Join our Email List🔹 Join the FREE Facebook Community for Busy Moms🔹 Visit our Website🔹 Like Our Facebook Page🔹 Follow us on Instagram 🔹 Watch the full YouTube videoHave an idea for an episode? Send us a message!Follow up from the first announcement. People can still sign up for $17 if there are spots available.