Insider Strategies
May 9, 2023•Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
KetoFLEX 12/3 for Vegans and Vegetarians
We respect those who choose to avoid or minimize animal-based foods, but it's important to be aware that there are some macro and micronutrients in animal protein that can be difficult to get from plant-based foods exclusively. We explain how to safely practice KetoFLEX 12/3 as a vegan or vegetarian. Read More »
May 8, 2023•Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
When transitioning to the KetoFLEX 12/3 Lifestyle, some, but not all, may experience temporary flu-like symptoms caused by dehydration. There are simple ways to help prevent this. Read More »
May 5, 2023•Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
How to Transition to a Longer Fast
Fasting has a multitude of benefits including restoring insulin sensitivity, promoting endogenous ketosis, and restoring metabolic flexibility. Additionally, it promotes the cellular healing process of autophagy in which our bodies recycle worn out debris and make new cellular parts. See our tips for extending your fast. Read More »
May 2, 2023•Insider Strategies, News, Nutrition
Ketone supplements, such as medium chain triglycerides (MCT), ketone salts or esters, can transitionally be helpful for those who are struggling to create their own natural ketones. Read More »
April 13, 2023•From Ram Rao, Insider Strategies, News
In his blog "The Enigmatic Gamma Waves," Ram Rao, Ph.D., shares tips for upregulating gamma brain waves, which are responsible for high-level functioning such as contemplation, thought, focus, analysis, and are associated with cognition and memory. 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 »
April 11, 2023•Behavior Change, From Valerie Driscoll, Insider Strategies, News
In her blog, "Why a Coach," Valerie Driscoll describes how enlisting the support of a coach can increase your chances of success in preventing and reversing cognitive decline with the Bredesen Protocol. 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 »