23: The Simple Science of Keto Explained ft. Ben Nordemann

Your body has two fuel systems—and you've probably been stuck on the wrong one your whole life.Ben Nordemann, founder of Go Keto, joins us to break down the ketogenic lifestyle in the most digestible way possible (pun intended). If you've ever wondered why you feel tired, foggy, or can't lose that stubborn belly fat, this episode is your metabolic wake-up call.What You'll Learn:The two fuel systems: glucose (from carbs) vs. ketones (from fat)Why constant snacking creates "glucose poisoning" and insulin resistanceThe magic number: Under 30g of carbs = your body switches to burning fatWhy your brain PREFERS ketones over glucose (and what that means for brain fog)Keto flu is real—but it's temporary and manageableMind-Blowing Fact: Babies are born in ketosis. This isn't some trendy hack—it's how our bodies were designed to function.The Metabolic Health Connection: High carbs → High glucose → High insulin → Cells close the door → Body stores excess as fat. Keto breaks this cycle.Three Ways to Measure Ketones:Urine strips (cheap, fast, less precise)Breath meters (one-time purchase, no ongoing cost)Blood testing (gold standard for accuracy)Visit https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/ben-nordemann for more information and resources.Get in touch!Check out the So Frickin' Healthy WebsiteLeave us a VoicemailJoin the So Frickin' Healthy CommunityWatch us on YouTubeConnect with us on SubstackK, love you, byeeeeeChapters00:00 Introduction01:32 What is the Ketogenic Diet?05:33 Keto and Metabolic Health06:08 Understanding Insulin Resistance08:59 Macronutrients in the Keto Diet11:53 The Benefits of Ketosis14:02 The Keto Flu and TransitioningElectrolytes17:33 Restoring Electrolytes on Keto18:27 Avoiding the Keto Flu19:40 Keto for Women: Hormonal Considerations22:16 Long-Term Keto and Transitioning29:07 Measuring Ketosis: Methods and Toolsurine sticksbreath measurementsblood tests31:49 Go Keto: Products and ServicesUse Code: SFHPOD at check out for 10% off your purchase34:32 Conclusion and Future TopicsMentioned in this episode:Your body's been dropping hintsTime to listen! Check out the Urban Cleanse and give yourself the refresh you deserve.Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health Coach