Keto Pro Athlete Sara Davis Shares Her Journey & Achievements in Triathlon - Team GB Athlete Special

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Sara's journey from type two diabetes to qualifying for team GB in Triathlon.
02:47 Keto diet can improve athletic performance
- Sara's own experience of qualifying for Team GB showcases the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet for athletes.
07:09 Keto diet helped with weight loss and improved athletic performance.
- Lost 6.5 Stone (91 pounds) in 11 months and started running after the weight loss.
14:11 Stick with the keto diet as it takes time to adapt to it.
16:26 Protein requires more energy to process
20:23 Swapping carbohydrate calories with protein can increase thermic effect, leading to potential weight loss.
- The thermic effect of swapping carbohydrate calories with protein can increase by 300, equivalent to 380 calories per day.
- This can result in a potential weight loss of 28lbs per year or the ability to consume more food and maintain weight.
22:21 Eating fat helps you burn fat and lose body fat.
26:22 Avoid keto protein powder on supermarket shelves
28:40 Reduced sodium salt delivers 66% less sodium than regular table and rock salts without compromising taste..
32:18 The way of eating in Keto can help in recovering from meniscus injury and lower back pain.
34:21 Consuming grass-fed animal proteins provides most of the vitamins and minerals needed, including iodine.
38:13 Possible causes of cold hands and feet include muscle, neurotransmitters, reverse T3, inadequate eating, and inappropriate clothing.
40:20 Sodium is important for electrolyte balance and can be obtained from food.
43:54 Steak is one of the quickest meals to cook.
45:36 Salt consumption can be addictive and may trigger sugar cravings.
49:10 The athletes discuss the impact of salt and cold showers on their performance.
51:15 Implementing cold showers and cold plunge pools are great for biohacking and improving recovery.
55:38 Electrolyte imbalance can cause increased heart rate during exercise in a low-carb ketogenic state.
57:35 Electrolytes may not be the answer for everyone.
- Sodium retention can have an opposite effect on some people, increasing heart rate.