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Feb 2024
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High Protein or Keto? with Vanessa Spina

JJ VIRGIN
About this episode

What would happen if you followed a ketogenic diet, but increased the protein? That’s the question biomedical scientist Vanessa Spina set out to answer, and in this episode, we’re exploring her absolutely crazy results and what they taught her about energy, body composition, and lifelong health.

 

We’re covering so much ground, from macronutrients and ketosis to our vegan pasts (yes, you read that correctly!). Plus, Vanessa shares some fascinating information about mitochondrial health—what it means, why it matters so much, and what you can do to improve it. Be prepared to have your mind blown.

FULL show notes: jjvirgin.com/ketogenicgirl

 

Try my protein calculator: http://jjvirgin.com/proteinfirst

 

Subscribe to my podcast: http://subscribetojj.com

 

Read my book, Sugar Impact Diet: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/books/products/sugar-impact-diet-paperback-book

 

Learn more about Vanessa Spina: https://ketogenicgirl.com

 

Get Tone LUX Red Light Therapy: https://ketogenicgirl.com/collections/tone-lux

 

Listen to The Optimal Protein Podcast: https://ketogenicgirl.com/pages/podcast-fast-keto-with-ketogenic-girl

 

Read Keto Essentials: https://amzn.to/3SkAiYj

 

Study: Epilepsia: The modified Atkins diet: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19049584/

 

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Reignite WellnessTM Amino Power Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/products/amino-power-powder

 

Study: Obesity Reviews: Obesity: The protein leverage hypothesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15836464/

 

Study: Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism: Protein "requirements" beyond the RDA: implications for optimizing health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26960445/

 

Track your protein & macros with Cronometer App: ​​https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack=

 

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Download my free Resistance Training Cheat Sheet: http://jjvirgin.com/power

 

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Get Vanessa’s Keto for Beginners: Free ebook! : https://ketogenicgirl.com/pages/free-ebook

 

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