History of the Ketogenic Diet The ketogenic diet became popular as a therapy for epilepsy in the 1920s and 30s. It was developed to provide an alternative to non-mainstream fasting, which had demonstrated success as an epilepsy therapy. However, the diet was eventually largely abandoned due to the introduction of new anticonvulsant therapies. Although it…
Ketogenic Diet and Cancer The ketogenic diet or “keto diet” is now being evaluated for its potential role in both cancer prevention and treatment. There are several questions to consider, however. Cancer is not a single disease but a broad collection of diseases, and the keto diet may be helpful with one type (or molecular subtype) but…
1. What is a Ketogenic diet? A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. When you eat something high…
Paleolithic Ketogenic Diet This Paleolithic ketogenic diet guide (aka paleo guide to ketosis) contains everything you need to know about this ancient low-carb high-fat diet, including health benefits, tips, supplements, meals, and scientific research to get you started on a path to better health. A ketogenic paleo, Paleolithic ketogenic diet, keto+ or keto-paleo diet is a low-carb…
The Ketogenic Diet and Heart Disease According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease (which is also commonly referred to as heart disease) is the leading cause of death globally. On the surface, this sounds like a dreadful omen for humanity, but there is some sweetness to this bitter news once we realize that heart…
What You Need to Know About Keto Though it may seem new to your newsfeed, the ketogenic diet has been around since the 1920s. The low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet gained a foothold when proven to reduce seizures in pediatric patients with epilepsy. While still prescribed for that purpose today, the diet is now touted as a weight…
A Comprehensive Guide To The Vegan Ketogenic Diet Animal suffering, climate change, and health are three vitally important issues that can all be addressed with one solution — the vegan diet. At least, this is the idea that many health documentaries promote. The truth, however, is much more nuanced. Some may wonder if it is…
High Protein Ketogenic Diet Explained When researching the Ketogenic Diet you may have stumbled upon the High Protein Ketogenic Diet (HPKD). Once someone hears about this form of keto there are always lots of questions around what the difference is and how it compares to Standard Keto. We hear your questions and have answered them…
Ketogenic diet: What are the risks? Fad diets often come with big promises of weight loss and optimum health, but at what risks? University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial dietitians say the ketogenic or keto diet, which has gained popularity in the last several years, is extremely strict and difficult to maintain. Rachel Kleinman, RDN, LDN, clinical…
Ketogenic Diet Diabetes Some people have suggested that this type of diet might help a person with diabetes, but the American Diabetes Association (ADA) do not recommend any single diet over another. Every person has different dietary needs. Doctors now individualize diet plans based on current eating habits, preferences, and a target weight or blood sugar…
The 7 best supplements for Ketogenic 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…
Ketogenic Diet Side Effects Although the adverse effects related to the ketogenic diet are generally less serve than those of anticonvulsant medications used to treat epilepsy, individuals following the diet may experience a number of undesirable effects. Short-Term Side Effects There are several short-term side effects that are most evident at the beginning of therapy,…
WHAT IS THE CYCLIC KETO DIET? In the cyclical keto diet, you are going in and out of ketosis on a weekly basis. You might remember that on the ketogenic diet, you want your body to switch from functioning on glucose from carbohydrates to functioning on ketones from fat. To do this, you want to…
The Best Ketogenic Diet Tracker The ketogenic, or keto, diet can sometimes sound too good to be true, though many people swear by it. The basic idea is to eat more fats and fewer carbs to move your body into a state known as ketosis. During ketosis, your body converts fat into compounds known as ketones and begins…
Ketogenic Diet Cancer Success Stories Last summer, I discovered the presence of a large ovarian cyst in my abdomen and had it surgically removed in late September. The cyst was a simple fluid-filled balloon, but huge, holding 1.5 litres of fluid (over 50 oz – 6 cups!). Despite nobody expecting it, it turned out to…
What is a ketogenic (keto) diet? In essence, it is a diet that causes the body to release ketones into the bloodstream. Most cells prefer to use blood sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, as the body’s main source of energy. In the absence of circulating blood sugar from food, we start breaking down stored fat…
How Does Keto Impact Weight Loss? Keto has some traits that are reminiscent of the Atkins diet and other low-carb plans. The keto diet involves dramatically reducing your carbohydrate consumption and substituting fat instead. This dietary alteration will put your body into a metabolic state known as ketosis. Keto 101 Ketosis is a completely normal…
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease. The immune system is a defence that guards the body against viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and toxins. A combination of genetics and an environmental trigger (potentially a viral infection, low levels of vitamin D, cow’s milk or increased insulin demand) engages the immune…
Keto Risks to Keep in Mind The ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet commonly used for weight loss. Restricting carbs and increasing fat intake can lead to ketosis, a metabolic state in which your body relies primarily on fat for energy instead of carbs. However, the diet also carries risks you should…
What Is the Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy? Could the solution to your child’s epilepsy be a diet loaded with butter, cream, oils, and mayo? It might sound weird — and maybe not so appetizing — but the ketogenic diet is real. And in many kids, it works. But the super high-fat, super low-carb ketogenic diet is not for everyone.…