Dirty Keto & Food Combining: I Put Them to the Test [Blood Sugar]
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- Опубліковано 19 вер 2024
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Dirty keto is the term used for following a keto diet without concern for food quality. For instance, order a burger from a fast food restaurant, throw away the carb-loaded bun, and only eat the burger and cheese. Dirty keto will never win any healthy eating awards, but can it be used as a way to keep your blood sugar low enough to stay on track when nothing else is available? And would it really be all that bad to just eat the burger with the bun?
While wearing my non-prescription CGM (continuous glucose monitor) from Levels, I went to Mcdonald's and picked up a few cheeseburgers to see how the separated ingredients of a fast-food cheeseburger would affect my blood sugar and what would happen when I ate the bun and burger combo. Here’s what happened.
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I have used this method in a situation where I was trapped while traveling with people who eat garbage and had no way out. I’m a meat eater but I’m not sure my burgers were any better than just roughing it a few more hours. Now i travel with emergency grass fed beef sticks. Great experiment Dr Becky. Thank you.
Way to sacrifice for science! Thanks for all you do, Dr. Becky.
I'd love to know what effect sourdough bread has on blood sugar vs. "regular" bread.
Thought bread was bread and just full of carbs unless you made that fancy stuff which is hardly bread but something else?
Why not try it out and see but you'll find all the carbs will spike blood sugars as all starchy carbs do to a point.
Sourdough is supposed to be better at glucose spiking.
If it was a big difference that would be a good reason for McD to offer that option.
Sourdough doesn't spike my blood even half as much, but with the big IF that the bread is REALLY sour, meaning it's eaten a large amount of the Sugars. This is the same reason Sauerkraut has almost NO carbs compared the cabbage used to make it.
Thank you for sharing and using yourself to show us what really happens.
I don’t understand the dirty keto label. Keto purist would have us all drinking just water and grass. Ground beef is ground beef. I don’t care if it’s grass fed or free roaming. And anything once alive is organic. When the price of free roaming and grass fed is lower than other meat, then and only then would I consider buying it. Not all of us are upper middle or higher who can afford outrageous food prices. I am on keto. A1C is now down 10 points to 5.3 and I have lost 65lbs. All without being a Keto purist. I just eat low carb.
I think you need to go and read up on keto… you have this all wrong. And I used to be anti organic but now see the reason which I again suggest you go research. It’s about the pesticides and chemicals put on the products.
Jose I agree that many people including myself can't afford certain organic free range products.
However I buy cheaper cuts and slow cook them. Organic meat can have much less injections and is not given steroids either.
As we go further along our health journey it's imp8rtant to realise that quality of food is extremely important.
Take for instance in the US there is an amount of antibiotics found in milk, people from.europe notice Americans being poisoned as so many people report issues with dairy there.
You're doing great so when you are ready look into toxins in feed lot meats.
That’s so interesting, many thanks..👍
We all do what we can. I can't afford organic everything either. Don't worry. Even if you're just buying ground beef at Walmart you're still better than eating all those carbs. Don't let people make you feel guilty. There is definitely an elitist trend in some of these diet plans and just ignore them.
I agree.
I am so pleased to find your channel. I love your calm presentation of solid, trustworthy information. Thank you for treating us like intelligent adults. It's so rare now.
Becky, could you do a video on all the new zero or low carb tortillas? Are they really ok to eat?
i bet if u ask nicely she can eat t for you im sure her metablosism is exactly same as yours
Steve from Serious Keto has done a bunch of tests of the effects on blood glucose of low carb tortillas
@@nataliajimenez1870 oh cool,thank you.
I'm glad that you do these practical experiments for us. I follow your advice to stay low carb best I can. I find it pretty easy to avoid fast food now. It doesn't taste the same to me anymore and I don't crave it any longer. But now I know that if I was in a pinch I could at least eat one of these "meat" patties and not spike my glucose too much. Thank you!
Thank you Dr. Becky for taking the time to conduct the experiment. 👍🏽
Thank you Dr. Gillaspy. This presentations is a real lesson we may use. Again, thank you.
Your videos do so much to help so many. Thank you.
I am loving these series because i am understanding so much more about the different foods
and its impact on blood sugar thanks Doc.
I limit my carbs to as close as 50g or 20g daily. Sometimes no carbs at all for a day or two. I don't trust fast foods and have always been disciplined enough to never eat out at fast food establishments. I do enjoy a veggie slice or two of pizza, once a month. There are Keto buns at my supermarket, but they are so expensive. There are recipes to prepare your own KETO approved buns and breads.
I appreciate your understanding that it is not always possible financially, or otherwise to be on a strict keto diet.
For 2 yrs u have been helping me and you don't even know me... Thank you!!! ❤🎉
We literally did this the other day. Working all day and too tired to cook, we ended up buying whoppers with bun removed. It would be great to see this with salad wrapped burgers, since that is popular option for in a pinch meals while out.
Hardee's/Carl's Jr had it for some time they were lettuce wrapped
If you want to avoid carbs I would order the burger without any sauces. Also getting a burger with cheese may have spiked your sugar a bit because it likely a 51% cheese product unless stated otherwise. I would have gone with a double burger with extra pickle and onion if available.
I’ve done this in the past with little or no change in blood sugar. An even better option is the sausage McMuffin with egg minus the cheesy bun.
The sausage may be dirty(or not) but the egg is pristine and fresh cooked..
And very healthy…
Bringing it down to reality, DB. Thanks! (I don't think I'd ever eat at McD's. But you never know 🤨)
This video brings to mind the 1972 Alka-Seltzer commercial, “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing”.
Interesting video. Your videos have been very helpful to me, Thank you. It would be very interesting to see how a wide range of complex carbs and other healthy foods effect your blood sugar in this way. Comparing things like a bowl of white rice vs brown rice?, is there a meaningful difference between Basmati rice and Jasmine rice?, How does a serving of chickpeas or Quinoa spike blood sugar? etc. I am on a lower carb, no processed foods diet but I am eating small amounts of rice and complex carbs and I often wonder if I should reduce the amount of things like chickpeas, and other things like that also. Dont really want to go full keto though. Thanks again for your videos they are very balanced and free from the hyperbole you often get in this topic.
As someone who regularly enjoys a burger, finding a better, tastier and healthier burger means I don't miss the bun at all. I choose better restaurants than fast food chains and it is so easily done I have no idea why anyone would turn to Rotten Ronnie's or any other fast food manufactured burgers. I do make most of my own meals so the occasional "dirty" take out meal where I'm removing a bun is not a big deal to me. I appreciate your experiment as it now arms me with proof whenever someone questions why I remove the bun 🙂
" finding a better, tastier and healthier burger" note that "tastier" could also mean "with sugar added" or "with breading added in the patty"
where did you find a MD's burger patty that covered the entire bun? Here, the burger covers about 1/3 of the bun.
Great video Dr. Becky!
I ask for the burger with out the bun. It has never been a problem at any of the fast food places. I get the lettuce tomato & onion Not a bad meal in a pinch. 🍔
I did the same. $5! And just a sliver of of tomato and onion. Becky said she could get a patty for $1?
Okay as long as you know what's in the burger and it's not full of cheap and nasty meat plus fillers. Americans seem to love their burgers!!!
@@unabarry5496 U don't know what's in the burger. Lol
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You’re right. But it’s not like I have them often.
At 0:56, "I acknowledge that sometime due to financial issues...." At $1 for a little 1.6 oz McDonald's patty the cost is around 63¢ per oz. Sam's Club sells far higher quality, grass fed, hamburger meat for about $5 per pound or 31¢ per oz and you don't have to make a trip for every patty.
But you have to pull off to the side of the road and get out your portable grill... That's a bit troublesome.
@@mballer → People trying to feed a family are home with a frying pan.
Darn. Not at all surprised but here I was hoping for something different!
Lots of comments blaming the burger... but I'd be suspecting the cheese. It may be "cheese food" rather than real cheese. Might make a difference. McD's used to be pretty picky about the meat in their burgers, not sure if that could have changed over the years. Still quite interesting seeing actual reactions to real world food. Would watch many more if you decided to make them.
Thank you for making relevant content
great experiments and great technology.
Great content as always! ❤🎉⭐
A plain McDonald's burger pattie has been my go-to emergency snack on the road for a while. But it's fascinating that a burger with bun has the same negative effect as the bun alone. Thanks for the experiment.
This was another great experiment. I really like your experimental videos…I enjoy my coffee with MCT and Heavy cream because of your video with your husband. Thank you!
Is “dirty ketoe” the same as foot fungus?
(Just messin’ with you. I love your channel & highly recommend it to family & friends.)
Thank you for your demonstrations. It follows my intuition, sometimes. Other times, I’m surprised. Thank you.
So true. Before i retired i was a Field Service Technician for 25 years. Had no option but to eat fast food. Burgers, beakfast tacos, deli sandwiches, etc. Pizza was a treat. When i got really desperate I'd hit the vending machines. I always had a bag of change in my car. Just had no other option.
No matter how hard i tried could not get my bmi down to 25. 75% of my colleagues were overweight and on medication.
Job paid well and many benefits and perks included. U going to take a big pay drop and go from an exciting job to a boring low paid job?
But you said you had no other choices to eat better, so where was the effort? You can bag your own meals for one.
@@Emy53 No chance to bag food if u spend the night in a motel. Fruit left in the hot car spoiled by noon. And u have to limit your fruit. Forget about a food cooler. I know: I tried for over 25 years. There were truckstop's that served steamed broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower, but they were unusual. Coleslaw usually doused in factory mayonnaise.
Come-on man, Denny's steak and eggs.
You can even call it in for pickup.
There's plenty of food on the road.
And ice chests.
I loved this little experiment…thanks for doing it
I requested a CGM from my doctor and she said no. Gonna keep asking, but I may have to go this route...🤔
Dr Becky, you are assuming that Levels will give you the same numbers as a finger stick. I have found most CGMs to be way off from the finger stick count/ value. I’d rather finger stick. And it’s way cheaper than $200 a month for levels. Thanks for the video though.
Totally agree with u and i wonder why more people do not discuss this since CGMs are soo expensive. Twice already ive checked my blood glucose using a cgm ( my dietician i use this just for occassional tracking) before a blood test and its been way off, whereas the finger prick was much more precise..
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How far off?
Was it a delay in measurement?
T hats great information I'm on a low carb diet I've lost weight easaly flew to Arizona and back with big delays had to eat airport crap McDonald's was one
Do you have a video about how much protein to get in a day? I'm 50 years old and sedentary (for now). I'm 60 lbs overweight. I'm trying to eat 1-2 meals a day. The internet recommendation for my situation is 90g protein a day. But I don't want to do a protein shake. I'm trying to be zero processed foods. I can't get 90g in two meals. I was thinking that as long as I eat enough fat, my body won't try to burn my muscles for energy? Any direction you can provide would be amazing!! I love watching your vids, I learn sooooo much!!
excellent series of tests and measurements!
Thank you!
Thanks for the info. Always good show😊
Thank you for doing this test ... Very interesting indeed!!
Fascinating - thank you!
Very helpful experiment. I would like to see the response you would have gotten if you had just eaten the burger pattie without that semi-cheese! 😉
Thanks - great practical information!
Food order matters. If you eat patty first and then the bun, then there won’t be any glucose spike
Thank you for the video. What is your idea about beyond meat or peas protein for vegan keto? Thank you.
What if you ordered just 2 hamburger patties for a meal, no cheese, no bun for $2? Better option?
A hamburger patty has protein and fat. Cheese is similar. My guess would be that the burgers alone would have a similar favorable blood sugar response.
You said that one of the rules of food combining is to avoid eating starches with protein. Does this mean that if I have a serving of steel cut oats with some blueberries in it, that I should not be eating a boiled egg in the same meal?
We throw the buns into the woods by our house. My husband says he's giving the rodents diabetes lol.
I cannot find the study you mentioned. Can you give us a link?
I wonder what effect would be of eating bigger patty, no cheese, with only half the bun- what i have always done when traveling.
I go to a fast food place that sells side salads and I top the salads with the burger patties. I also bring olives and/or cheese to top the salad and not use the dressings full of seed oils and sugar. You can also have a little bottle of olive oil and vinegar in your car to make your own dressing, but you shouldn't leave the olive oil in the heat in your car or it may go rancid
That was very interesting. Thank you. I know to ask for "Just the beef please". 🐄😉
Have you seen Zoe Health and Nutrition? They combine CGM data with genetics and gut microbiome tests to provide research based advise.
Is there any truth about lowering bread's GI by freezing and toasting? That would be a great experiment with the monitor.
hi while im not on a strict keo diet as a disabled person i am trying to eat healthier i usually eat micro meals we in uk have pattees sold in supermarkets like tonight i had angus beef pattee with duck eggs and covered with smashed advacado as i cant but advacado , im sure its better for me than microwave meals , and im sure helthy keto and dirty keto bring in the views but u eat what u want to and like , i had a kfc trilogy meal last week damm tasty and had my 60g protein
Eating broccoli before the burger and cheese should lower glucose increase.
Hi all, wouldn’t it be wonderful if McDonald’s offered Keto menu with hamburger 🍔 with unsweetened almond flour buns and low carb fries (rutabaga)? And some fermented sides like sauerkraut, vinegar etc. low carb shakes with Stevia too
I have a huge problem with non diabetics using CGMs for weight loss or these types of expiration. I have an 8 year old grandson that relies on a Dexcom CGM to send data to his insulin pump. While he’s not had a problem getting them so far. The increased use by dieters on keto advocates could make the hard for diabetics to get. We’ve seen shortages in certain insulins because they are being used for weight loss. Why not stick your finger the old fashioned way, so diabetic don’t have to?
Hate food waste. Ask the restaurant to serve the burger without the bun.
Hi Dr. Becky, can you try an artificially sweetened drink like Diet Coke and/or Sparkling Ice and see if your blood sugar spikes or not? Thanks ! I’m curious if the sweetness from the artificial sweetener can still spike the blood sugar, even if its “fake” sugar.
Could you assess the cancer risk of dirty keto.
What if you eat only one half of the bun
Have you tested cooked and cooked food? It is supposed to improve blood sugar control by increasing resistant starch
The insurance didn’t cover for the device you put on your arm
Does protein raises blood sugar level?
It can, but not as much as carbohydrates.
can you compare dirty keto options to clean keto options?
imo the cgm will have similar results - blood sugar is MOSTLY about carb count
if the plan is to get 100 g of protein /day and the rest from fat (plan for micronutrients) - cgm should show similar results
then: how does a cgm goal (time under 120) equate to weight loss and a1c goals?
Thank you Dr.Becky for eating the cheeseburger and doing this to show us this experiment 😂
Have you tried Smart Buns or Smart Muffins?
Big spike was unfortunate. Sugar in bread????
Please test some keto cereal options
Please test some keto bars available in USA and UK
I would like to see a double and triple cheese burger with pickles and mustard tested.
Your bun was out of proportion to the meat.
I would also like to see it fresh off the grill as would be happening in real life.
And... A large coffee or iced tea consumed at the same time.
I've never eaten a burger without something to wash it down.
What happens when adding an after dinner walk to the equation?
What’s the total cost of this CGM their web site it’s hard to find this info
$$$$$$. Not good.
Has your husband done this test too? In a previous video, it is mentioned, that he is insulin resistant. As am I (not diabetic).
How long would it take for an insulin resistant person to come down again?
I’m from Czech Republic and I love European sour rye bread I’d love to find a way of not having to give that one carb source up
Go for a run and work it off.
@@mballer I would love to if I could but unfortunately as of 2019 I became physically disabled and I can no longer walk
Hi. Pls test out piece of fried chicken
Great excuse Doc. Sure this is just for an experiment. Or is it just a cover story? 🤔 😂
Thanks Dr. Becky for taking the hit with a McDonald’s cheeseburger. Seems like you would have to detox now. LOL
Meat cookies!
Hope all Mcdonalds in the world will sell burger patties only.
Great video.
My conclusion: don't eat this crap.
Did you test these using a FASTING condition on separate days, or consecutively one after another?
I tested each item 24 hours apart.
I don't know if you are saying you think a burger patty and cheese is "dirty keto" or if you are saying a fast food burger patty and cheese is dirty keto.
I eat ground beef and cheese on keto and I do well and don't think of it as dirty keto at all.
I think dirty keto is eating a lot of keto packaged convenience foods like snacks and keto desserts.
An interesting test for the glucose monitor and levels software would be to eat a keto dessert that has like 25 g total carbs and miraculously has 3 net carbs because of all the added fiber and sugar alcohols.
Dirty Keto is a term that was coined for eating keto without concern for nutrition. High-quality ground beef and unprocessed cheese prepared at home would not be Dirty Keto. Thanks for the testing idea!
@@beckygillaspy Hi Dr Becky... If you see this comment I hope you will hear me out on something that I think is an important point that confuses many people about keto and low carb.
The topic of food quality should be important to literally everyone regardless of what eating style they choose. Keto, lowcarb, vegetarian, Mediterranean, DASH, or any other eating style. Food quality matters. People should be encouraged to get the best quality food that THEY CAN AFFORD. But people conflate this topic with keto and think something is not keto if it isn't grass-fed beef and pasture-raised eggs and a particular kind or brand of salt, etc.
Really, it is keto or low carb if it is at a certain carb level. And "dirty keto" really doesn't mean that people eat a lesser quality of food. Who is to say what is the correct quality that everyone must eat? Dirty keto is eating junk food labeled keto. Eating packaged and processed foods where the nutrition labels and packaging are manipulated to be misleading. Products that are not really food. I guess I think that is a very important distinction because for some people, fast food quality beef is the best they can do. but no one HAS to buy keto protein bars
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That isn't 'cheese' tho, it's processed muck...just order the patties w/o bun "3 hamburger patties please" don't say "3 cheeseburgers please"
Get it without the cheese and test again please.
Thanks Dr. Becky. Yup those McDo cheese burgers are just as disgusting looking here in Eastern Canada too... I will NOT eat that stuff at McDo.
Why isn't a fast food burger healthy with no bun? They claim it's 100% beef and the cheese is basic American. Why do you say that bad? Beef is super food.
it isn't cheese, it's processed junk, american cheese isn't cheese
Please test some exogenous ketone products such as Real Ketones.
Also Perfect Keto
So, this is basically a 9 min ad for Levels rather than actual information.
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Long winded ad for Levels....
Oh gross doc!
These products all have trans fats and many chemical additives, so why imagine they're for health?
She said about 5 times this is NOT healthy eating! Didn’t you even listen??? She tested it because once in a while someone might be in a situation where they can’t get a healthy meal, and to try different combinations to see if one is “less bad”. Next time listen before making a rude comment.
Are you diabetic? If not, a test on a diabetic would be even worse.
DIRTY is a really very horrible, horrible self-righteous word to use re any food when half the world is starving. Itbhscnot fallwn on the ground in mud or undrinkable water. And I am all for low carb and keto way of living but surely a less dramatic word could have been found than calling food or a diet as being dirty!
I think youre being a bit sensitive about that. Lighten up .
Wow snowflake lighten up. It just means dirty as in - not the “ pure” form of the keto theory. But oh my, its the end if the world to use such a term 😩😭
She seems very low energy. That's evidence enough for me to avoid keto.
Long distance runners run longer on ketones.
@@mballer Most triathlon and marathon runners consume massive amounts of carbohydrates to fuel their activity.
Hence the term, "Carb loading" which takes place during the 3 days prior to race day.