Imagine being silenced for telling the truth. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Gary Fettke experienced this in 2014. That’s when the Australian Medical Board began an investigation based on an anonymous complaint from a dietician about him advising his diabetic patients about carb and sugar restriction.

Dr. Fettke won that case, hands down, in 2018. He even received a written apology.

Let’s hear his story and advice on how to live long and strong – not sick and fat.

Show Notes

Summary

Dr. Gary Fetke shares his story of facing political ramifications for his beliefs in lifestyle medicine. He discusses the flawed dietary guidelines that promote high sugar and carbohydrate consumption, leading to the rise of diabetes and obesity. Dr. Fetke emphasizes the importance of a low-carb, whole-food diet for improving metabolic health and reversing chronic conditions. He also exposes the influence of the food and pharmaceutical industries on the creation of dietary guidelines. Dr. Fettke's goal is to educate and empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and nutrition.

Takeaways

• Flawed dietary guidelines promote high sugar and carbohydrate consumption, leading to the rise of diabetes and obesity.
• A low-carb, whole-food diet is essential for improving metabolic health and reversing chronic conditions.
• The food and pharmaceutical industries have influenced the creation of dietary guidelines, prioritizing profit over public health.
• Individuals should be empowered to make informed decisions about their health and nutrition, focusing on fresh, local, seasonal, whole foods and avoiding added sugar and processed foods.

Highlights

• "If you're effectively allergic to carbohydrate, don't eat it. Because you don't need it. You need essential proteins, essential fats, micronutrients, vitamins, minerals."
• "Obesity diabetes is a lifestyle-related condition, it needs a lifestyle-related answer."
• "Everyone wants a pill or a potion or an injection or a quick answer and there isn't one. It's diet and exercise. It always has been."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Dr. Fetke's Story

08:36

The Influence of the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries

25:47

Key Takeaways and Empowering Individuals

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