From Julie Gregory
Chief Health Liaison
September 14, 2023•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
In her blog entitled Not Your Daddy’s Keto, Julie Gregory details how KetoFLEX 12/3 stands apart from other ketogenic diets. Rather than relying on large portions of meat and other saturated fats that were featured in earlier versions of keto, Dr. Bredesen’s approach puts a strong emphasis on gut health and prioritizes non-starchy vegetables from every color of the rainbow, heart-healthy fats and clean proteins resulting in improved cognition and overall health optimization. Read More »
August 17, 2023•Behavior Change, From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
In her blog, The Power of Routine, Julie Gregory talks about the importance of establishing a daily routine to help you practice the protocol. Having a schedule you can rely on helps to reduce stress and provide structure. Read on for tips on how to get started. Read More »
July 13, 2023•Behavior Change, From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
In her blog Even Julie G is a Myth, Julie Gregory encourages those on the protocol not to give up if they can’t achieve perfection on the protocol. We can all create resiliency by doing our best which can ultimately lead to room for grace. She also encourages everyone to use their slip-ups as a learning experience for making better decisions in the future. Read More »
June 5, 2023•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
Unlike other ketogenic diets, KetoFLEX 12/3 doesn’t drastically reduce carbohydrates from vegetables to encourage generous consumption to promote healing with phytonutrients. By combining the diet with a long daily fast and exercise, we can still achieve a mild level of ketosis and promote metabolic flexibility — the ability to burn both glucose and fats as fuel to maximize the fuel supply to our brains. Read More »
May 18, 2023•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Many people struggle with giving up grains when adopting the Bredesen Protocol diet. After all, they are a big part of the MIND and Mediterranean Diets, which are also used to slow cognitive decline. In her blog “Going Against the Grain,” Julie Gregory details the rationale for why grains are excluded in KetoFLEX 12/3. Read More »
April 13, 2023•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
Julie Gregory's blog "If Spring Were a Poem ... " pays tribute to poetry and Haiku Poetry Day on April 17th and the practice of using creative writing as a healing modality for many populations, including those with AD. Read More »
March 17, 2023•From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
In her blog “But What Do I Eat?” Julie Gregory dispels myths about how our nutrition plan — KetoFLEX 12/3 — is decidedly different from other ketogenic approaches. Rather than relying heavily on meats, cheeses, and unhealthy fats, we prioritize deeply pigmented non-starchy vegetables, leafy greens, high polyphenol olive oil, wild-caught seafood, berries, and more to harness multiple mechanisms to optimize cognitive health. Read More »
February 15, 2023•Behavior Change, From Julie Gregory, Insider Strategies, News
In her blog ApoE4 Can be Your Friend, Julie Gregory explains that having a copy or two of the ApoE4 allele is NOT a guarantee you will develop Alzheimer’s or heart disease. Instead, she shares strategies to help you manage your “risky” allele to improve your overall health and cognition. Read More »