Episode Summary: In this episode of Prescribing Lifestyle, Dr. Avi Charlton explores three popular dietary approaches that are making waves in the health and wellness community: the low-carb diet, the keto diet, and the carnivore diet. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and key differences between these diets, and gain valuable insights to help you decide which approach might best suit your lifestyle, budget, and health goals.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Introduction to the Episode:
   • Welcome to Prescribing Lifestyle.
   • Overview of today's topic: low-carb, keto, and carnivore diets.
2. The Low-Carb Diet:
   • Definition and guidelines (less than 50-100 grams of carbs per day).
   • Foods included: meat, fish, vegetables, some fruits, nuts, seeds, and dairy.
   • Benefits: weight loss, improved blood sugar control, better metabolic health.
   • Initial side effects: headaches, fatigue (keto flu), alleviated by increasing salt intake.
3. The Ketogenic Diet:
   • Definition and guidelines (less than 20 grams of carbs per day).
   • Foods included: high-fat, moderate protein, very low-carb foods.
   • Benefits: faster weight loss, improved blood glucose control, increased energy, mental clarity, potential therapeutic benefits for neurological conditions.
   • State of ketosis: what it is and how to achieve it.
4. The Carnivore Diet:
   • Definition and guidelines (only animal products).
   • Foods included: meat, eggs, fish, dairy.
   • Benefits: significant weight loss, reduced inflammation, potential reversal of autoimmune and digestive conditions.
   • Controversies and anecdotal evidence.
5. Comparing the Diets:
   • Flexibility and variety: low-carb vs. keto vs. carnivore.
   • Nutritional considerations and preventing deficiencies.
   • Long-term sustainability and individual preferences.
6. Practical Advice:
   • Choosing the right diet based on personal health goals and lifestyle.
   • Importance of proper nutrient balance and supplementation (especially salt).
   • Encouragement to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized guidance.

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