The diet works on a simple principle. It strips sugar reserves of the body, so it will inevitably start breaking down fat for extra energy. As a direct consequence, the body will start producing more ketones (specific molecules) for fuel. The general idea is simple – fat burning means weight loss, not to mention better…
Ketogenic Diet Basics The keto diet, as a rule, is very low in carbs, high in fat and moderate in protein. When following a ketogenic diet, carbs are typically reduced to under 50 grams per day, though stricter and looser versions of the diet exist Fats should replace the majority of cut carbs and deliver approximately…
One of the most common mistakes people make when starting out on a ketogenic diet is not consuming enough fats, which makes sense! People have become accustomed over the years to fear this macronutrient, and the keto diet calls for them to fuel the body with it, almost entirely. Additionally, you might think you are…
Science has long shown us that coffee has a vast number of health benefits. One great example is that coffee is rich in antioxidants, which can defend the body against the harmful effects of free radicals that can bring about various illnesses. Did you know that coffee could also help you get through the day…
Keto bread recipes Missing bread on your keto diet? No need. Here you’ll find the most popular keto bread recipes, rated by thousands of people. Take a bite of the famous keto bread, oopsies, seed crackers and mouth watering classics like BLT sandwich, garlic bread, naan and biscuits. Not only are these bread recipes far…
The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a very low carb, high fat diet that’s associated with several health benefits, including weight loss For those following this diet, protein bars can be a convenient, grab-and-go option when you need a quick meal or filling snack. However, finding a keto-friendly bar can be difficult because most protein…
It seems like everyone is praising the keto diet these days. But if you’re considering this diet, you’ll probably want to know about the side effects before you decide if it’s right for you. The keto diet requires adhering to an extremely low-carb, high-fat diet in order to put your body into a metabolic…
What are “net carbs”? Net carbs are the amount of carbohydrates a food contains after subtracting the fiber. Although it’s generally accepted that the fiber in whole foods isn’t digested and absorbed, not all experts on carb-restricted diets agree on this point. Additionally, in people with type 1 diabetes, fiber may distend the stomach and…
If you’re following a ketogenic diet, or simply trying to eat fewer carbs, desserts are usually off limits — but they don’t have to be! Cream cheese, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and a natural sweetener of your choice is all you need to make these delicious cheesecake balls. With the help of almond flour, xanthan…
While low-carb diets are very popular, it’s also easy to make mistakes on them. There are many stumbling blocks that can lead to adverse effects and suboptimal results. To reap all the metabolic benefits of low-carb diets, merely cutting back on the carbs isn’t enough. Here are the 5 most common low-carb mistakes — and…
The keto flu So you’ve enthusiastically started a keto diet and are looking forward to its many benefits. However, it’s been a few days, and you are now feeling poorly. You’re tired, you have a headache, you’re easily annoyed, and you’re having a hard time concentrating. Congratulations, you have what’s commonly referred to as the keto flu. It’s not…
Why You Should NOT Follow A Keto Diet A Keto diet, also known as a Ketogenic diet or low-carb high-fat (LCHF) diet is extremely low in carbohydrates, as the name suggests. The human body primarily depends on glucose as a fuel. On extremely low-carb diets, the body starts breaking down the stored fat to produce ketone…
What Is It? “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. How It Works When…
A keto diet has been proven to help you lose weight. The ketosis process is triggered, amazingly, by a diet high in fat and protein, and very low in carbohydrates. When the body does not have a ready supply of glucose in the blood from carbs, it goes into ketosis, whereby fat stores in the…
Natural fat, high-fat sauces – Most of the calories on a keto diet should come from fat. You’ll likely get much of it from natural sources like meat, fish, eggs, and other sources. But also use fat in cooking, like butter or coconut oil, and feel free to add plenty of olive oil to salads and vegetables.…
“BHB has direct activities relevant to aging,” the researchers wrote. Dr. Eric Verdin, who serves as the president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, helped author that research. “BHB has the potential to induce a protective state in the cells and make them more resistant to oxidative stress, and that’s on…
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…
Losing weight can be a complicated process filled with questions. Will this food help me burn fat? Is that going to stall my progress? Fortunately, most of your weight loss questions will be answered when you eat the right foods. What exactly do I mean by the “right” foods? You may think they are the…
If fast weight loss while consuming nearly unlimited amounts of fat sounds too good to be true, “think again,” keto diet devotees say. Followers of the trendy high-fat, low-carb meal plan swear it clears the brain while lowering the number on the scale. Although long-term health effects of the diet, which requires roughly 80% of your…
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…