Table Talk

The ketogenic diet is everywhere you look, promoted as a quick way to lose weight. It seems to tap into something within many of us and comes with the added attraction of appearing to be based in some scientific theory. There is also the fact that there is evidence that, under proper medical supervision, the low-carb diet can be effective for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. But is it all it's cracked up to be when it comes to weight loss and could there be some damaging effects? Keto certainly has a number of high-profile supporters, but there are just as many people warning of the dangers. In this episode of the Table Talk podcast, Stefan Gates is joined by the London Chair of the British Dietetic Association, Sophie Medlin, to explore the science and bust the myths. She sets out what a typical keto diet meal plan might look like, how ketosis works, and why the diet is proving so popular. She also discusses potential risks to gut health, the impact the diet can have on our relatio