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Module 01
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Committing to this diet can be challenging.
Possibly, you’ve heard of the Ketogenic Diet and are ready to give it a try, but are unsure where to begin, how to best prepare or how to ensure you're on the right track.
Give me a few hours and I’ll guide you through the steps that I’ve used to safely implement the ketogenic diet with many of my clients. I show you what it takes, what support you need and help you consider this big change without overwhelm and frustration.
I was 28 when I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, an ocular melanoma.
Conventional treatments helped to stop the growth of my tumour but didn’t have the long-term impacts for which we were hoping. The side effects from the treatments were severe and I felt like my body was out of sync.
After a relapse and lots of struggles with vision loss and other side effects, I was confronted with a difficult choice: taking my eye out or trying regular injections into the eye.
Since my diagnosis, I had been researching and studying nutrition for cancer and was frustrated by the conflicting information available to me. Still, I persisted because I knew deep down that nutrition was the most important step on my road to better health.
All the time, much of the information on cancer and nutrition focused on the benefits of raw foods, vegetarianism and veganism, plant-based diets and gluten-free whole grains like buckwheat and quinoa. I tried everything!
But I soon realized that my “clean” eating approach with lots of fruit and vegetables, whole grains and very little fat or protein hadn’t made any real difference for me.
In 2012, I came across the ketogenic diet and the notion of “cancer as a metabolic disease.” I was immediately fascinated by the research and the fact that ketogenics was used for diagnostic purposes (e.g. PET scans), but not for cancer management. I became very curious.
I spent a long time reading the latest studies, networking with experts in the field and also experimenting with recipes. I was intimidated and even a little afraid of starting the ketogenic diet but news of my eye getting worse pushed me to the limits.
My consultant agreed to monitor me while I gave the radical dietary changes a chance. I admit that it certainly wasn't easy. The idea and theory sounded great, but what on earth was I going to cook? Especially with a 2-year-old and 8-month-old in tow? What should cancer patients eat if they have to cut not only refined sugar but also many "habitual" carbohydrates out of their diet? Without ruining their gut, run out of energy or develop nutrient deficiencies?
I was in the fortunate situation that the ketogenic diet dramatically changed the way my tumour "behaved" and that since 2012, I've been in stable remission. And, through research, experience and creativity with recipes, I developed a blueprint for the successful implementation of the ketogenic diet and have been sharing this with patients and practitioners alike- for the past seven years. As an experienced lecturer and speaker at conferences and in cancer centres, I know exactly what the main “pain points” and questions are when it comes to carbohydrate-restricted ways of eating.
In this Keto Course, I give you the support you’ll need to implement dietary changes, as well as all my experience and practical tips I’ve gathered over the past seven years of my career helping others.
The course will help you focus so that you’re not distracted and get a grip on what matters most- your own personal well-being.
It is available to anyone, anywhere! It’s a self-paced online course, which means that you can live anywhere in the world and access the material any time as long as you have your computer and an internet connection.
Allow me to take you by the hand and guide you through every step of the ketogenic diet - from preparation to implementation and making it sustainable, if this is necessary.
By the end of this Keto Course you will:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Can you guarantee that I will be in nutritional ketosis after going through the course?
No, there is no guarantee that you will be in nutritional ketosis after following the programme. Everybody responds differently- some people go into ketosis within a few days whereas for others it can take weeks or sometimes even months. You will be on a clear path to nutritional ketosis, though. You might need a session with an experienced keto practitioner who can fine tune your protocol, but you won’t have to spend money on a whole series of consultations.
What happens if I suffer from food allergies or intolerances?
There will be lots of recipes, guidelines and tips available that also cater for different allergies and intolerances. I have several tools that can help you detect intolerances but if you’re really struggling, your best option is to consult with a nutrition professional who gives you individual guidance on this.
How can I fine tune my programme?
I teach you how to find the macronutrient ratio (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) that will help you achieve your goal. You can also fine tune your programme based on your blood tests and food preferences/sensitivities but also depending on where you live and the seasons. You might benefit from a session with an experienced keto practitioner to help you with this.
Can everybody do this diet?
No. I would be lying if I said it was easy and didn’t require any particular commitment! You need to be willing and able (ie not suffering from any of the contraindications) to make change, otherwise you might not get the desired results. It’s the same with many things in life: If you don’t put in the work, you will likely not see the desired outcome.
Can I do it if I have a very limited food budget?
This is a very common problem. The ketogenic diet is based on whole instead of processed foods and some of the most nutritious foods on the planets are also incredibly good value. You WILL have to be open to try new foods, though, and start cooking your own meals if you don’t already do so.
What if I’m a vegetarian or vegan?
I’ve clients through a vegetarian or vegan ketogenic diet before, however it’s not something I encourage because it does require specialized guidance, especially when it comes to supplements. The ketogenic diet is restrictive as it is, and following a vegetarian approach will make it even more challenging.
This product comes with a zero risk, 14-day and 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you bought this eCourse and it didn’t fulfil your expectations or it isn’t right for you, I’ll refund your money!
Patricia Daly is an experienced and internationally recognized Nutritional Therapist (BA Hons, dipNT, mBANT, rCNHC) and co-author of the bestselling book "The Ketogenic Kitchen". Following her cancer diagnosis in 2008, she left her corporate career and started studying nutrition, specialising in the area of Integrative Cancer Care. As a Swiss native, she regularly attends training courses and conferences in Switzerland/Germany, including at the renowned Tumor Biology Center in Freiburg, Germany. Also, she is currently in the dissertation phase of her MSc in Advanced Nutrition through Middlesex University in London, UK. Her work and research focuses on the ketogenic metabolic approach for cancer patients.
Her network with both complementary and orthodox health professionals allows her to stay up-to-date with current research and best practice. She is also a member of the British Society for Integrative Oncology.
Patricia has worked with hundreds of patients across the world to help them implement a tailored metabolic diet, making her one of the leading and longstanding authorities in the world of ketogenics. She lectures at the Irish Institute of Nutrition and Health and regularly receives invitations to speak at international conferences, like for instance at the Metabolic Therapeutics Conference at USF in Tampa, Florida. She also writes articles for magazines and books.
In January 2014, her first eBook, "Practical Keto Meal Plans", was published. It has since been purchased by both cancer patients and healthcare professionals, including oncologists, from all over the world. And in spring 2016, she published a bestselling book "The Ketogenic Kitchen" on the benefits of the low carb and ketogenic diet for cancer patients, which she has co-written with Irish chef and entrepreneur Domini Kemp. The book was published in the USA by Chelsea Green in autumn 2016 and quickly became a bestseller on Amazon US. In 2018, the book was also published in Germany as "Ketogene Diät bei Krebs: Das Therapie-Kochbuch".
Also in 2014, in response to growing demand, she decided to set up an online business to serve cancer patients, their carers and other healthcare professionals interested in the ketogenic approach.