“I have been following the wrong advice”

May 15 2017 by in About membership, Diabetes stories, Heart disease, Intermittent fasting, Ketosis, Success stories

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Antonio Martinez, JD, had type 2 diabetes. Even though he followed the dietary advice to the letter and took medications he still suffered a heart attack.

Then he found low carb, and completely reversed his disease.

Here Martinez shares his story – that started when he watched the documentary Cereal Killers – and what he does to stay healthy.

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“I Have Been Following the Wrong Advice” – Antonio Martinez II

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