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Ketogenic Diet for Cancer Flashcards

1
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What food do they recommend cutting out in order to cure your cancer?

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Carbs

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2
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What is the alternative fuel that can be used by normal cells but not cancer cells?

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Ketone bodies

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

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Ketone bodies

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4
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Has the ketogenic diet been shown to be as effective as drugs for seizure prevention?

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Yes

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5
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What is the “achilles heal” of cancer cells?

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Sugar addiction

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What is ketogenic diet?

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

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7
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What percentage of the ketogenic diet is fat?

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75-90%

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What percentage of the ketogenic diet is protein?

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10-15%

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What percentage of the ketogenic diet is carbs?

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5-10%

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10
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What is the main goal of the ketogenic diet?

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To shift metabolism away from burning sugar to burning fat

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

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It’s not a long term diet

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12
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Is the ketogenic diet used therapeutically?

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Yes

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13
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How is the ketogenic diet adjusted to meet individual needs?

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

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14
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The degrees of ketosis required in a diet depends on what?

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Health goals

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15
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Are higher or lower levels of ketosis needed for therapeutic effects?

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Higher levels are needed

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16
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What are 2 other reason that people go on a ketogenic diet?

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Body weight control and blood sugar regulation

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17
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What macronutrient is cancer dependent on?

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Carbs

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18
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What are the 9 food groups that you can eat while on a ketogenic diet?

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  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
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19
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat meat?

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Yes

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20
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat fatty fish?

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Yes

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21
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat lunch meat?

A

No

22
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List 4 examples of fatty fish

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Salmon, trout, tuna and mackerel

23
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat eggs?

A

Yes

24
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat hotdogs?

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No

25
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat pasteurized butter and cream?

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No

26
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat grass fed butter and cream?

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Yes

27
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat unprocessed cheese?

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Yes

28
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat nuts?

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Yes

29
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat whole grain bread?

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No

30
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat seeds?

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Yes

31
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat pop-tarts?

A

No

32
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat healthy oils?

A

Yes

33
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat margarine?

A

No

34
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat olive oil?

A

Yes

35
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat avocados?

A

Yes

36
Q

List 3 examples of healthy oils

A

Olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil

37
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat guacamole?

A

Yes

38
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List 5 examples of nuts and seeds

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Almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds

39
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat high carb veggies?

A

No

40
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat salt?

A

Yes

41
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat low carb veggies?

A

Yes

42
Q

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

A

Yes

43
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat tomatoes?

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Yes

44
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat green veggies?

A

Yes

45
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat onions?

A

Yes

46
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While on a ketogenic diet are you allowed to eat peppers?

A

Yes

47
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What are 6 examples of good breakfast options?

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  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
48
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What are 6 examples of good lunch options?

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  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
49
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What are 6 examples of good dinner options?

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  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
50
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List 7 examples of meats

A

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

51
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What 2 types of eggs are you allowed to eat?

A

Pastured or omega-3 whole eggs

52
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List 4 examples of low-carb veggies

A

Green veggies, tomatoes, onions and peppers

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