Starting any type of new diet is often a difficult process. We are creatures of routine, and when it comes to the food we eat, it can certainly be difficult to give up those breakfast cinnamon rolls and the midday pizza. On the Keto Diet, giving up broccoli and asparagus might not be that hard […]
One major reason to embark on the ketogenic diet is to manage insulin levels, which can make or break a person’s general health status. Our bodies need insulin to deliver energy to our cells. Once carbs are broken down into glucose by the digestive tract and absorbed into the bloodstream, insulin allows our body’s cells […]
Parents may be unwittingly feeding their children behavioral issues in their breakfast cereal. Sugar hides in foods that appear healthy to parents, including seemingly kid-friendly foods such as oatmeal, applesauce, and cereal. The Impact of High-Glycemic Loads on Children Many American children are diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral issues that affect their performance […]
For many people, one of the hardest things about switching to the Keto Diet is giving up bread. From pizza crusts to freshly baked loaves spread with olive oil and cream cheese, bread is one of the staples of a wide variety of cultural cuisines from around the world. Today, unfortunately, the richness of the […]
The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that triggers the metabolism of lipids in your body. Interestingly enough, it just might be the solution to a variety of endocrine disorders. To date, this diet has been studied to treat a number of disorders: neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, acne, cancer, and metabolic disorders. Now, […]
One of the hottest trends to hit Instagram, and emphatically promoted on the popular The Dr. Oz Show, detox waters claim to purify the body, alter the body’s pH balance for the better, and rapidly assist dieters in shedding extra pounds. But do these claims hold any…water? The Detox Water Trend Detox waters are fruit […]
Cardiovascular health is one of the biggest health priorities in the United States. Every year, around 610,000 people die from heart-related diseases1. Similarly, well over 730,000 Americans have a heart attack every year. While there are certainly hereditary causes related to heart disease, most health professionals agree that lifestyle and diet play a major role […]
Inflammation can be a major issue in life for many reasons. Most people are familiar with acute inflammation, or what is normally associated with some kind of wound. When you have a cut or a scrape, the area becomes tender, red, and swollen. This occurs because the body is rushing additional blood to the area […]
Starting your ketogenic diet journey can cause your digestive tract to do some pretty weird things. As your body adjusts to this new way of eating, prepare to deal with some changes to your digestion – including stomach upset, diarrhea, and constipation. Digestive Changes on Keto Sure, it’s not fun to talk about, but it’s […]
Scientists Study How Keto Differs From Low-Fat Diets The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published an in-depth article1 on ketosis, highlighting its place as a mainstay in the American nutritional world. The article previewed a study that consists of two phases: an in-home preparation phase, where participants eat a calorie-restricted diet of home-delivered meals. […]
One of the benefits of the ketogenic diet is its long-lasting nature. Switching your body’s metabolic pathways to utilize ketone bodies instead of glucose as its primary fuel source helps avoid the highs and lows associated with a typical American diet. This, in turn, reduces cravings throughout the day and decreases the amount of snacking […]
Entering ketosis has some amazing side effects on the body, like increased energy, a reduction in inflammation, and sharp mental clarity. It does, for some, come with a few downsides as well. If you’ve recently entered ketosis and find yourself itching like crazy, you could have what’s referred to as a keto rash. Prurigo Pigmentosa […]
There is a lot of confusion surrounding weight loss and muscle mass. It is frequently claimed that the ketogenic diet is responsible for muscle loss as the body recruits amino acids from muscle to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. However, studies have repeatedly shown that this isn’t the case when the keto diet is correctly followed. […]
