Is coffee okay on keto? – Dr. Berg on Caffeine & Ketosis
Take Dr. Berg's Advanced Evaluation Quiz: http://bit.ly/EvalQuiz Is coffee okay on a ketogenic diet? One small coffee is fine. However coffee is the 3rd most sprayed crop in the world so it is always us organic. Also if you put cream in it - use grass-fed cream. If you sweeten it, add xylitol (non-GMO). Decaffeinated: used water filtered because this too could add more chemicals. Adding too much coffee can stimulate the adrenals to add more cortisol thus slowing your ketosis. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 57, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-DrBerg Instagram: https://bit.ly/IG-DrBerg TikTok: https://bit.ly/TikTok-DrBerg ABOUT DR. BERG: https://www.drberg.com/dr-eric-berg/bio Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketosis
Is coffee okay on keto? – Dr. Berg on Caffeine & Ketosis
Coffee on a Ketogenic Diet
In this section, the speaker discusses whether coffee is okay to consume on a ketogenic diet and provides some important considerations.
Coffee Consumption
- Drinking excessive amounts of coffee can stimulate adrenal function and cause heartburn.
- Coffee is the third most sprayed crop in the world, with 250 pounds of chemicals per acre used. Therefore, it's important to choose organic coffee.
- If adding cream or butter to your coffee, make sure they are organic and grass-fed respectively.
- Avoid using sugar as a sweetener in your coffee.