The Honey Diet: Q&A (The Counter-Narrative Division: EP002)

Q&A for The Honey Diet (Listen to EP001 first for context!)

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[00:00:13] : Supplements for 5-7 day protein restriction bursts? [00:01:30] : Key Mouse Study: 0% protein diet led to fat loss, muscle maintenance & high FGF21 [00:08:01] : Specific Supplement Advice for 0% protein: B-vitamins & minerals. [00:09:45] : Dietary Cautions: Vitamin A & cholesterol potentially inhibiting FGF21. [00:10:20] : Context: Understanding FGF21 elevation & resistance in obesity/insulin issues. [00:24:30] : Milk consumption in the morning on honey diet? [00:26:11] : Fruit yogurts & honey as a midday meal? [00:26:24] : Cheat days & alcohol with honey diet? [00:29:05] : Risk of FGF21 resistance developing over time? [00:30:04] : Necessity of the afternoon fasting window? [00:30:58] : Incorporating fats/whey at dinner (esp. for weight gain)? [00:33:35] : Using glucose/dextrose powder instead of fructose sources? [00:35:37] : Dairy fats for a satiety-focused diet approach? [00:38:39] : Glucose syrup/jelly beans: less FGF21 promoting? [00:40:03] : Mixing MCTs & sugar (e.g., coconut oil/sucrose)? [00:41:28] : Brushing teeth after sugar/acidic drinks on diet? [00:42:11] : Honey diet suitable for someone with fatty liver? [00:43:08] : Collagen protein's effect on FGF21 levels? [00:44:27] : Testing for fructose-driven glycation (beyond A1c)? [00:45:09] : Specific foods: Carrot salad (dinner), coconut oil, blueberries (morning), potatoes? [00:46:03] : Increased metabolism: higher vitamin/mineral needs? [00:48:34] : Ray Peat idea: Protein with carbs to prevent low blood sugar? [00:50:14] : Ray Peat idea: Thoughts on high calcium intake? [00:50:49] : How long can/should one follow the honey diet? [00:52:06] : Using soda for sugar intake: kidney stone concerns? [00:52:26] : Altering timing of protein/sugar phases in the diet? [00:53:32] : Can sugar & fat work effectively without protein for diet goals? [00:54:17] : Waking from low blood sugar & daily sugar intake quantity? [00:55:42] : Honey diet if not already metabolically healthy?