THE KETO DIET: 5 FAST FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW The ketogenic diet is an ultra-low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that has been in use for decades to treat certain medical conditions. Today, adherents claim that it will help you drop pounds while boosting your energy levels and controlling your blood sugar. Its promise of fast and aggressive weight…
Can the Ketogenic Diet Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? So far in this series, I’ve discussed the origins of the ketogenic diet and the biological role of ketone bodies, whether living in a state of ketosis is normal and natural, and whether ketogenic diets are effective for weight loss. In this post, I’m going to explore…
Ketogenic Diet Gout Painful joints, swelling, sudden intense pain, these are the hallmarks of gout — a type of arthritis that is caused by the buildup of uric acid. Gout usually affects the joints, particularly the base of the big toe, causing gout attacks of severe pain as well as swelling. Fortunately, this condition is…
Why Keto Is Not the Best Diet for Autism Both the ketogenic diet and the GFCF diet are associated with improvements in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) symptoms Special diets can be complicated to start and maintain. They are successful when well planned and supervised by professionals It can take several months to see improvements in…
How To Lose Weight Fast With A Ketogenic Diet in 1 Month It’s pretty well-known information that the common ‘’eat less, move more’’ tip to lose weight isn’t working for most people. In fact, more than 75% of people who lose weight do not only gain it back, they will often add a few more…
Ketogenic Diet and Hypoglycemia Grief had me wide awake at 3 a.m. on Saturday, I was trying to figure out which chores I could cram into the 14 hours before I returned to the land of migraine disability. I had admitted defeat with the ketogenic diet. One more meal was all I had left on the…
Easy Keto Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner You don’t have to be a whiz in the kitchen or spend a ton of money on one-off ingredients to get into ketosis and enjoy yourself while you’re at it. After all, the health benefits of dining on a high-fat, low-carb diet like keto can range from weight loss to better…
Does the ketogenic diet work for type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a condition that impacts blood sugar control. A person can manage the condition by following a healthful diet and maintaining a healthy body weight. A ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate protein, very low-carbohydrate diet that may help some people in supporting…
Best Foods For The Keto Diet There’s no denying that the ketogenic diet (keto for short) is the hottest new nutrition trend. And although it’s still controversial among dietitians, doctors, and other nutrition experts, there is some scientific research to back it up. In fact, a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research…
Vegan keto diet: Everything you need to know A vegan keto diet is a plant based version of the popular ketogenic diet. A ketogenic, or keto, diet is a very low carbohydrate diet. People following this diet plan get most of their energy from fats and protein. Vegan diets are free from animal products, which means that…
How to Eat a Ketogenic Diet Eat fat to burn fat? It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s what makes the ketogenic diet so unique. Also called the keto diet, this high-fat, low-carb style of eating can help you feel energized and laser sharp. It can even help you stay at a healthy weight—all while enjoying delicious,…
Is the keto diet the best diet for type 2 diabetes? If you live with type 2 diabetes, talking about your diet may be an everyday conversation. Our goal is to help you feel more empowered to make the changes that are right for you. We know what we eat affects blood sugar levels. And…
Easy Keto: How to Sustain a Ketogenic Diet with 5 Simple Rules Last week, U.S. News came out with a report on the “best and worst” diets to follow for 2018. I won’t spend too much time on the problems with their rankings, but one aspect that stood out was that the Keto Diet tied…
How Does the Keto Diet Work? In recent years, the ketogenic diet has increased in popularity. You may have heard about the keto diet from magazine spreads, friends, or from colleagues, which leaves you wondering, “How does the keto diet work, exactly?” Dietitians, nutritionists, and the mainstream media have taught people that fat, particularly saturated fat, is bad for your…
How to break a weight loss plateau on a low carb diet Weight loss, the rate of weight loss, and patterns of weight loss tend to vary from person to person and can even vary within the same person when comparing to previous weight loss attempts. Many people experience steady weight loss for quite a while, followed…
best supplements for keto diets The ketogenic diet is a popular diet for weight loss and general health. Some supplements can improve the effectiveness of the diet, while others prevent nutrient deficiencies or ease the side effects. The ketogenic diet, which people commonly call the keto diet, focuses on high fat foods and includes few…
How To Eat Keto The Right Way, According To A Nutritionist The Ketogenic or Keto diet has quickly become one of the most buzzed-about diet plans out there. But when there are so many people enthusiastically touting its benefits – and an equal number of critics shaking their head in disapproval – separating facts from fiction can…
ARE BEANS KETO? CAN YOU EAT BEANS ON THE KETO DIET? Beans are an all-year food. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the dead of winter cradling some homemade chili or avoiding people by slamming baked beans and playing with a cat at your mother-in-law’s summer cookout, beans are comforting. So what happens when you’re…
Ketogenic Diet Foods Vegetarian The vegetarian diet is commonly regarded as one of the healthiest diets for humanity. Many studies have found that vegetarian diets are associated with a lower rate of heart disease and diabetes and may improve health more than the average non-vegetarian diet. However, this doesn’t mean that the vegetarian diet or…
Is the keto diet healthy? Can it really be healthy to start eating more fat to lose weight, while also cutting out entire food groups like fruits and veggies? Whether you’re researching a keto diet for yourself, or want to know how to reply to the questions of a curious (or slightly judge-y) coworker or family member, today’s guide…