S2E19: Chris Irvin (Q&A #4) - Overnight Blood Sugar Trends, Women Lifting on Keto, Reversing Insulin Resistance, Bulking on Keto, IF for Women, and More

Chris Irvin, The Ketologist and Head of Education at Perfect Keto, is an author and nutrition science researcher with a strong focus on the ketogenic diet. He holds a Master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and has spent his time in graduate school studying the ketogenic diet for performance and therapeutic applications.

In this episode, Chris answers commonly asked questions surrounding topics like: what do overnight blood sugar trends look like?, what happens when women lift weights on keto?, pregnancy and keto, reversing insulin resistance, and more.

Chris also dives into consuming a high protein intake, intermittent fasting for women, and how to bulk on keto.

Here’s a peek at the order and overview of the topics Chris covers in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast

00:29 Brief overview of this episode’s Q&A style

01:16 What should your blood sugar trend look like overnight when tracking with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? Plus a discussion on the Somogyi and Dawn Effects

06:17 How can I incorporate keto with stage 3 kidney disease when I can’t have  a high protein intake?

07:49 Women lifting weights on keto -- do they mesh or am I chasing something impossible?

10:57 Pregnancy and keto

14:07 Must-have supplements on keto and is it advisable to consume essential amino acids during a fast?

17:55 Is it possible to eat more protein than your body is able to handle in one sitting? Is there an upper limit to protein intake per meal?

20:02 Best foods for bulking on keto plus general tips

22:52 What are the best ways to reverse insulin resistance?

28:28 Is intermittent fasting okay for women? Plus important tips to keep in mind

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Chris Irvin’s website

Chris Irvin’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

S2E2: Dr. Stephanie Estima - Optimizing Your Diet and More Around Your Monthly Cycle

S1E17: Dr. Carrie Jones - Balancing Hormones for Better Health

S1E9: Lily Nichols - Updating Pregnancy Nutrition Advice for Better Blood Sugar Management

S1E3: Dr. Benjamin Bikman - How Insulin Resistance Wreaks Havoc on Health & What to Do to Fix This