Welcome to your Virtual Food-As-Medicine Ketosis Class, we are so glad to to have you! This is your classroom where you will find archived class videos, handouts, helpful links and resources and more.
This archived version of the class allows you access to ALL videos and class materials at your fingertips. Keep an eye on your inbox for a welcome email as well as bi-weekly emails to help keep you on track.
Access to this course is evergreen and you are welcome to watch and rewatch the classes at your own pace. Please note, some references to specific dates, the Slack forum and discount codes in the archived videos are not relevant to this archived class.
Introductory Materials
Keto 101
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Keto 101
This class will get you caught up so we can all start on the same page. Whether you are keto-curious or rocking out a ketogenic lifestyle and here for the functional medicine and a shift to clean whole foods we are going to have an awesome time! This pre-course covers: Defining Ketosis, Ketosis as Medicine, How to get into ketosis, Hidden sources of carbs, Busting common keto myths, Low carb swap outs, Getting started with supplement support, Therapeutic considerations and functional medicine.
Class 1: Kicking Off Your Ketosis Journey and addressing metabolic disease
Class 1 Video:
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Class 1: Kicking Off Your Ketosis Journey and addressing metabolic disease
Ready to start your journey to the healthier you? Learn about the Naturally Nourished ketosis protocol and supplements used to drive clinical outcomes for thousands of patients. The metabolic effects of producing ketones can be significant on the risk factors of cardiometabolic diseases. In this class, you will learn about true risk factors and functional approaches to reduce cardiovascular disease risk as well as diabetes and how to rebound from insulin resistance. Plus get set up for intermittent fasting that best honors your body!
Labs Discussed
CardioMetabolic Panel
Advanced cardiovascular screening including CRP, lipoprotein particle count, fasting insulin and leptin. Note this does not include HgbA1c%.
Advanced Metabolic Panel A bundle of necessary and advanced blood tests to assess organ and metabolic function to support your weight loss journey!
Class 2: Troubleshooting your results and reducing food sensitivities and leaky gut
Class 2 Video
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Class 2: Troubleshooting your results and reducing food sensitivities and leaky gut
Are you struggling to get keto-adapted or feeling frustrated by the rate of your results? Most people see 3-5 pounds of weight loss in their first week of ketosis. Ali will talk to you about how to best monitor weight loss progress and she will identify common keto pitfalls that may be hindering your success. This class covers the topic of leaky gut and food sensitivities, where to start with an elimination diet, the differences of blood tests available, and supplements to consider to support optimal digestion. Ali will discuss pros and cons of the carnivore diet and how it can be used along with a bone broth fast to accelerate healing inflammatory gut conditions. Hippocrates said, “All disease starts in the gut”, this class will empower you with ways to heal your gut for reduced inflammation and enhanced whole body health.
Class 3: The HPA-axis how stress messes with your adrenals and thyroid
Class 3 Video
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Class 3: The HPA-axis how stress messes with your adrenals and thyroid
Learn about the therapeutic role of ketones on mood and neurotransmitters. Ali will discuss the HPA-axis or flight and flight response of the body and how these alarms influence whole body health. Assess your stress axis in a take-home quiz and check in on your adrenal function. Understand the influence of chronic stress levels on your thyroid and adrenals and how to use food-as-medicine to support them as well as labs to thoroughly assess their function.
Class 4: Optimizing your microbiome and breaking up with non-caloric sweeteners
Class 4 Video
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Class 4: Optimizing your microbiome and breaking up with non-caloric sweeteners
In this class we will continue to explore your metabolic flexibility with whole food swap outs for non-caloric sweeteners. You will learn about the microbiome and the influence of your gut bacteria on mood, metabolic, immune, and inflammatory conditions. When your gut is in a dysbiotic state due to the overgrowth of bad bacteria or yeast, your body reads this imbalance as a chronic stressor and this can disrupt neurotransmitter and inflammatory signals. In contrast, if your gut is in an optimally balanced state of symbiosis where you have a thriving colony of probiotic strains, your body will produce more feel good neurotransmitters, and your body will have optimal metabolism, satiety, and immune function. You will learn how to assess the status of your microbiome and food-as-medicine tips to support a thriving healthy flora.
Class 5: Optimizing hormone health and considering carb cycling
Class 5 Video
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Class 5: Optimizing hormone health and considering carb cycling
Ali will discuss the leptin-insulin connection and how carb cycling may be one way to support your body’s hormone balance when following an otherwise tight ketogenic diet for sustainable results. You will learn techniques of how to approach a carb cycle, considerations, and ways to curb sugar cravings when expanding your diet to ensure you don’t fall victim to binge eating or excessive carb consumption. Learn about how to successfully navigate your social schedule and professional obligations while staying committed to ketosis. Learn about techniques to curb cravings as well as how to order out and stay keto in otherwise unfriendly situations.
Class 6: Neurological effects of keto, genetic considerations, and detox support
Class 6 Video
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Class 6: Neurological effects of keto, genetic considerations, and detox support
As the program comes to a close, we will explore the therapeutic influence of the ketogenic diet on neurological health including dementia, MS, Parkinson’s, ADHD, and more. When looking at a dietary approach to manage mood, reduce inflammation, support healthy aging process and prevent cognitive decline the approach to keto that you have now mastered will serve as a key outline in your journey. In this class you will learn about genetic factors to consider as metabolic risk factors, Alzheimer’s, and interference with detoxification. You will learn about the impact of specific foods and nutrients with their influence on genetic expression through the science of nutrigenomics and how you can enhance your genes.