A keto or ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate protein, higher-fat diet that can help you burn fat more effectively. It has many benefits for weight loss, health, and performance, as shown in over 50 studies. That’s why it’s recommended by so many doctors. A keto diet can be especially useful for losing excess body fat…
“Ketogenic” is a term for a low-carb diet (like the Atkins diet). The idea is for you to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates. You cut back most on the carbs that are easy to digest, like sugar, soda, pastries, and white bread. A keto diet is well known for…
Keto weight loss results to expect after a month Four to five weeks into the diet, you’ll be past feeling the early effects of the diet and hopefully be settling into this new way of eating. If you’re sticking to the diet properly, not cheating too often (ideally not at all), your body will actively…
What Is the Paleo Diet? The paleo diet, sometimes referred to as “the caveman diet,” is based on the principle that eating foods that were available to early humans will promote optimal health. One of the fundamental theories behind the paleo diet is that modern food systems, production and processing techniques are damaging to human health. Thus,…
A keto diet is generally made up of 70 to 75 percent fat, 20 to 25 percent protein, and 5 to 10 percent carbohydrates, says Jill Keene, a registered dietitian nutritionist in private practice in White Plains, New York. The exact number of grams (g) of carbohydrates will be different for everyone, but is generally…
The protein experiment I designed the following experiment: What would be my daily-protein limit? First, I would increase my protein intake from 60 grams a day to the level where I would no longer be in optimal ketosis. Then, I would reduce my protein intake until I was back in optimal ketosis, using what I ate…
What the Keto Diet Can Do for Your Health You’ll slim down if you try the keto diet — and it’ll probably be fast. “When a person goes on a keto diet, they lose a lot of weight. That’s just what happens,” says Mancinelli. Indeed, a review found that the keto diet was effective in spurring…
This past year, the ketogenic diet made headlines as an extremely quick and effective way to lose weight. The low-carb, high-fat eating plan, which consists of 5 percent carbs, 20 percent protein, and 75 percent fat, works by sending your body into ketosis — the metabolic state in which you burn fat instead of glucose…
If you’re curious about the keto diet, then you’ve probably seen some of the amazing transformation stories from everyday people who have shed some serious pounds. This is a diet that has been reported to help those who previously found it difficult to lose weight and lose it fast, but how fast can you really…
Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a chemical that is made by the body to provide energy in times when not enough carbohydrates or sugars have been eaten. Beta-hydroxybutyrate can also be made in the lab and taken as a supplement. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is placed in the eye for dry eye and taken by mouth for athletic performance, migraine, Alzheimer disease, memory loss with age, Parkinson disease, and many other…
PLANT-BASED KETO IS A THING. AND IT’S AMAZING. By now, you’ve probably heard a lot of buzz around ‘keto’ and you might think of bacon, cheese, and more meat. But before you dismiss it as just another diet fad, consider the science around ketogenic and benefits of ‘plant-based-keto,’ which can help with weight loss, energy levels, brain health,…
The keto diet has been quite buzz-worthy as of late, especially since the high-fat and low-carb way of eating has spawned tons of keto-friendly products and online recipes this year. But while the keto approach supposedly has its advantages (some claim it lowers sugar levels and gives you improved energy), there are other disadvantages (we’re…
How much fat, protein, carbs to eat on a keto diet? Our Diet Doctor Facebook group is a forum for our members (free trial available), where they can discuss all things keto or low carb. What are some hot topics among our members? Here are the top three topics that trended in The Diet Doctor Facebook group last week:…
One of the core, fundamental principles of the ketogenic diet is keeping carbohydrate intake extremely low. The purpose of keeping carbs low is so your body can start using fats for energy instead of relying on glucose from carbohydrates. This is also known as being in a state of ketosis. But that doesn’t mean you…
Different Types of Ketogenic Diets There are several versions of the ketogenic diet, including: Standard ketogenic diet (SKD): This is a very low-carb, moderate-protein and high-fat diet. It typically contains 75% fat, 20% protein and only 5% carbs (1Trusted Source). Cyclical ketogenic diet (CKD): This diet involves periods of higher-carb refeeds, such as 5 ketogenic days followed…
The Keto Flu: Symptoms and How to Get Rid of It The ketogenic diet has gained popularity as a natural way to lose weight and improve health. The diet is very low in carbohydrates, high in fat and moderate in protein. While the diet is considered safe for most people, it’s associated with some unpleasant…
We believe eggs are fantastic and that they have a given place when eating low carb. You can serve them boiled, fried, scrambled, as omelets or pancakes. But no matter how good they may be for you, sometimes you need a break. And if you have an egg allergy you don’t have a choice. On this page you’ll find our egg-free breakfasts.…
How Many Times a Day You Should Eat on the Keto Diet, According to an Expert The keto diet has exploded in popularity as a way to lose weight. This trendy (yet controversial) diet, which is high in fat, moderate in protein, and super low in carbs, puts your body in a state of ketosis where…
Ketogenic diet: Is the ultimate low-carb diet good for you? Recently, many of my patients have been asking about a ketogenic diet. Is a ketogenic diet safe? Would you recommend it? Despite the recent hype, a ketogenic diet is not something new. In medicine, we have been using it for almost 100 years to treat…
By now, you’re probably familiar with the keto diet – the high-fat, moderate-protein, super-low-carb diet has helped people lose weight, gain energy, and transform their lifestyles. But as popular as the diet is, there are still many misconceptions about it. For starters, many people think you can’t eat any carbs at all in order to get into your body’s fat-burning…