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Dirty keto is the term used for following a keto diet without concern for food quality. For instance, order a burger from a fast food restaurant, throw away the carb-loaded bun, and only eat the burger and cheese. Dirty keto will never win any healthy eating awards, but can it be used as a way to keep your blood sugar low enough to stay on track when nothing else is available? And would it really be all that bad to just eat the burger with the bun?
While wearing my non-prescription CGM (continuous glucose monitor) from Levels, I went to Mcdonald's and picked up a few cheeseburgers to see how the separated ingredients of a fast-food cheeseburger would affect my blood sugar and what would happen when I ate the bun and burger combo. Here’s what happened.
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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.
I ask for the burger with out the bun. It has never been a problem at any of the fast food places. I get the lettuce tomato & onion Not a bad meal in a pinch. 🍔
I did the same. $5! And just a sliver of of tomato and onion. Becky said she could get a patty for $1.
Is “dirty ketoe” the same as foot fungus?
(Just messin’ with you. I love your channel & highly recommend it to family & friends.)
So true. Before i retired i was a Field Service Technician for 25 years. Had no option but to eat fast food. Burgers, beakfast tacos, deli sandwiches, etc. Pizza was a treat. When i got really desperate I’d hit the vending machines. I always had a bag of change in my car. Just had no other option.
No matter how hard i tried could not get my bmi down to 25. 75% of my colleagues were overweight and on medication.
Job paid well and many benefits and perks included. U going to take a big pay drop and go from an exciting job to a boring low paid job?
Thank you for sharing and using yourself to show us what really happens.
Great content as always! ❤🎉⭐
This video brings to mind the 1972 Alka-Seltzer commercial, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”.
Your videos do so much to help so many. Thank you.
Interesting video. Your videos have been very helpful to me, Thank you. It would be very interesting to see how a wide range of complex carbs and other healthy foods effect your blood sugar in this way. Comparing things like a bowl of white rice vs brown rice?, is there a meaningful difference between Basmati rice and Jasmine rice?, How does a serving of chickpeas or Quinoa spike blood sugar? etc. I am on a lower carb, no processed foods diet but I am eating small amounts of rice and complex carbs and I often wonder if I should reduce the amount of things like chickpeas, and other things like that also. Dont really want to go full keto though. Thanks again for your videos they are very balanced and free from the hyperbole you often get in this topic.
Thank you for making relevant content
Thank you Dr. Gillaspy. This presentations is a real lesson we may use. Again, thank you.
I requested a CGM from my doctor and she said no. Gonna keep asking, but I may have to go this route…🤔
great experiments and great technology.
Way to sacrifice for science! Thanks for all you do, Dr. Becky.
I have used this method in a situation where I was trapped while traveling with people who eat garbage and had no way out. I’m a meat eater but I’m not sure my burgers were any better than just roughing it a few more hours. Now i travel with emergency grass fed beef sticks. Great experiment Dr Becky. Thank you.
Thank you for the video. What is your idea about beyond meat or peas protein for vegan keto? Thank you.
This was another great experiment. I really like your experimental videos…I enjoy my coffee with MCT and Heavy cream because of your video with your husband. Thank you!
Thank you Dr.Becky for eating the cheeseburger and doing this to show us this experiment 😂
I’d love to know what effect sourdough bread has on blood sugar vs. “regular” bread.
Thank you Dr. Becky for taking the time to conduct the experiment. 👍🏽
where did you find a MD’s burger patty that covered the entire bun? Here, the burger covers about 1/3 of the bun.