Patience and persistence Quotes by Eric Westman MD

“Steer clear of sugars in any form (including starchy carbohydrates) because they can be disruptive to the way you process and metabolize foods.”

— Eric Westman MD

“There is only about one teaspoon of sugar in your entire bloodstream.”

— Eric Westman MD

“So if ketosis is so desirable, then why has there been such deafening silence or even fierce negativity on the subject from health authorities?”

— Eric Westman MD

“If our early ancestors hadn’t developed a way to use ketones for energy, our species would have ended up on Darwin’s short list eons…

— Eric Westman MD

“eating a ketogenic diet lowers inflammation naturally, without the use of prescription medications such as statins. It’s this inflammation that is the true culprit…

— Eric Westman MD

“Dr. Pescatore sees the ketogenic diet as a way to “enjoy life to the fullest and eat really well along the way.”

— Eric Westman MD

“newborn babies who are exclusively breastfed will go into a state of ketosis within twelve hours of birth, and ketones provide about 25 percent…

— Eric Westman MD

“During periods of starvation or fasting, the human brain can very easily switch over to using ketones as an alternative to glucose.”

— Eric Westman MD

“the ADA makes no mention of the therapeutic use of ketogenic diets in controlling blood sugar and improving health—including”

— Eric Westman MD

“Confusion about the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis is a major issue.”

— Eric Westman MD

“Unfortunately, conventional nutritional guidelines continue to support the concept that carbohydrates are required for life and health.”

— Eric Westman MD

“There are three reasons why people fail to reach a ketogenic state: too many carbohydrates, too much protein, or not enough fat.”

— Eric Westman MD

“Many chronic symptoms and health conditions—such as fatigue, sleepiness, mood disorders, insomnia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, lipid disorders, high blood pressure, headaches (including migraines), gas,…

— Eric Westman MD

“Who says your health doesn’t improve on the low-carb lifestyle?”

— Eric Westman MD

“Humans went into ketosis every winter for thousands of generations. Being in a low level of ketosis is the more natural state for our…

— Eric Westman MD