Ketogenic Diet for Cancer

Question 1

What food do they recommend cutting out in order to cure your cancer?

Answer 1

Carbs

Question 2

What is the alternative fuel that can be used by normal cells but not cancer cells?

Answer 2

Ketone bodies

Question 3

What are byproducts of fat metabolism that brain cells can use for energy instead of sugar?

Answer 3

Ketone bodies

Question 4

Has the ketogenic diet been shown to be as effective as drugs for seizure prevention?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

What is the “achilles heal” of cancer cells?

Answer 5

Sugar addiction

Question 6

What is ketogenic diet?

Answer 6

It is a high fat, moderate protein, and low carb diet

Question 7

What percentage of the ketogenic diet is fat?

Answer 7

75-90%

Question 8

What percentage of the ketogenic diet is protein?

Answer 8

10-15%

Question 9

What percentage of the ketogenic diet is carbs?

Answer 9

5-10%

Question 10

What is the main goal of the ketogenic diet?

Answer 10

To shift metabolism away from burning sugar to burning fat

Question 11

How is the ketogenic diet different from other low carb diets?

Answer 11

It’s not a long term diet

Question 12

Is the ketogenic diet used therapeutically?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

How is the ketogenic diet adjusted to meet individual needs?

Answer 13

Level of carb/protein varies depending on the individual and how easily they enter ketosis

Question 14

The degrees of ketosis required in a diet depends on what?

Answer 14

Health goals

Question 15

Are higher or lower levels of ketosis needed for therapeutic effects?

Answer 15

Higher levels are needed

Question 16

What are 2 other reason that people go on a ketogenic diet?

Answer 16

Body weight control and blood sugar regulation

Question 17

What macronutrient is cancer dependent on?

Answer 17

Carbs

Question 18

What are the 9 food groups that you can eat while on a ketogenic diet?

Answer 18

1. Meat
2. Fatty fish
3. Eggs
4. Butter and cream
5. Cheese
6. Nuts and seeds
7. Healthy oils
8. Avocados
9. Low-carb veggies

Question 19

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat meat?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat fatty fish?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat lunch meat?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

List 4 examples of fatty fish

Answer 22

Salmon, trout, tuna and mackerel

Question 23

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat eggs?

Answer 23

Yes

Question 24

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat hotdogs?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat pasteurized butter and cream?

Answer 25

No

Question 26

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat grass fed butter and cream?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat unprocessed cheese?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat nuts?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat whole grain bread?

Answer 29

No

Question 30

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat seeds?

Answer 30

Yes

Question 31

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat pop-tarts?

Answer 31

No

Question 32

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat healthy oils?

Answer 32

Yes

Question 33

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat margarine?

Answer 33

No

Question 34

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat olive oil?

Answer 34

Yes

Question 35

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat avocados?

Answer 35

Yes

Question 36

List 3 examples of healthy oils

Answer 36

Olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil

Question 37

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat guacamole?

Answer 37

Yes

Question 38

List 5 examples of nuts and seeds

Answer 38

Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds

Question 39

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat high carb veggies?

Answer 39

No

Question 40

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat salt?

Answer 40

Yes

Question 41

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat low carb veggies?

Answer 41

Yes

Question 42

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat peppers?

Answer 42

Yes

Question 43

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat tomatoes?

Answer 43

Yes

Question 44

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat green veggies?

Answer 44

Yes

Question 45

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat onions?

Answer 45

Yes

Question 46

While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat peppers?

Answer 46

Yes

Question 47

What are 6 examples of good breakfast options?

Answer 47

1. Bacon, eggs and tomatoes
2. Egg, tomato, basil and goat cheese omelet
3. A ketogenic milkshake
4. Omelet with avocado, salsa, peppers, onion and spices
5. Sugar-free yogurt with peanut butter, cocoa powder and stevia
6. Ham and cheese omelet with vegetables

Question 48

What are 6 examples of good lunch options?

Answer 48

1. Chicken salad with olive oil and feta cheese
2. Almond milk, peanut butter, and cocoa powder milkshake
3. Shrimp salad with olive oil and avocado
4. A handful of nuts and celery sticks with guacamole and salsa
5. Beef stir-fry cooked in coconut oil with vegetables
6. Ham and cheese slices with nuts

Question 49

What are 6 examples of good dinner options?

Answer 49

1. Salmon with asparagus cooked in butter
2. Meatballs, cheddar cheese and vegetables
3. Pork chops with Parmesan cheese, broccoli and salad
4. Chicken stuffed with pesto and cream cheese, along with vegetables
5. Bun-less burger with bacon, egg and cheese
6. White fish, egg and spinach cooked in coconut oil

Question 50

List 7 examples of meats

Answer 50

Red meat, steak, ham, sausage, bacon, chicken and turkey

Question 51

What 2 types of eggs are you allowed to eat?

Answer 51

Pastured or omega-3 whole eggs

Question 52

List 4 examples of low-carb veggies

Answer 52

Green veggies, tomatoes, onions and peppers