One of the most annoying side effects of the ketogenic diet is acetone breath. Acetone breath, sometimes referred to as “keto breath,” is a side effect of ketosis that causes those on the keto diet to report persistent foul-smelling breath. Acetone breath gets its name from the breakdown of fat as a primary source of […]
Sunflowers are beautiful, but they’re more than that. Did you know they are full of polyunsaturated fats? Sunflower oil is full of lipids that are considered a healthy addition to your diet. I’m sure you’ve heard time and time again how unhealthy butter or margarine is for you and that olive oil is the better […]
Did you know that a single tablespoon of soy sauce can have up to 2 grams of carbohydrates? While this might not seem like a lot, creating a marinade or sauce with it has the potential to kick you out of ketosis. When you are following a ketogenic diet, you need to be careful about […]
It’s something that every dieter in the world has experienced, no matter how much self-control they have: food cravings. Ketogenic dieters often find themselves with intense cravings for carbohydrates, especially in the first week when they are transitioning into ketosis. But did you know that when you’re drooling over the donut box in the office […]
For most people who start the ketogenic diet, they feel like they’ve finally started on a diet they can sustain. After a few weeks, most ketogenic dieters find that cravings are gone, the weight is melting off, and they’ve finally conquered their mental obsession with food. With so many reports that make it seem like […]
Have you ever thought about eating algae? Yes, that green stuff that grows in your fish tank! Now don’t go eating the algae off your fish tank, but algae may make a great addition to your low-carb diet. Recent research demonstrates that microalgae can enable your mitochondria to capture the energy of the sun and produce […]
Recently, at the 38th annual Anaheim Natural Products Expo West trade show, Dr. Robert Lustig informed participants of several dietary misconceptions1. Dr. Lustig is a professor emeritus of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco2. For years, he’s argued that sugar causes health problems unrelated to calories and focused primarily on childhood obesity and […]
101.77 miles. That’s the world record that Zach Bitter holds for longest distance run in 12 hours. In 2011, Zach changed his diet from a typical high-carbohydrate diet to the ketogenic diet. In December 2013, he set the world record, and he attributes part of his success to the ketogenic diet. How keto fueled Zach’s […]
Back to the Beach–Miami Beach For six seasons MTV viewers were entertained by the antics of eight housemates on the Jersey Shore. Though the hit reality show ended in 2012, the fame of the eight carried on long afterwards. Fans continued to follow the lives of Pauly D, JWoww, Snooki and the rest of the […]
There’s a new protein bar on store shelves and it happens to be causing quite the stir in the nutrition community. Advocates of healthy eating, particularly those that point a critical eye toward the growing obesity epidemic, are up in arms over the new MyProtein Protein Choc Chunky Bar. But what could possibly be so […]
PepsiCo’s stock is on the rise thanks to its response to consumer concerns over sugar. After eight quarters of decline, the company has seen four straight quarters of improving sales since it began aggressively removing sugar from its product portfolio. Pepsi is one of a number of major food and beverage companies answering international calls […]
Noshu is a new company delivering freshly-baked doughnuts both low in carbohydrates and crafted without the use of sugary additives to the Sydney and Brisbane suburbs. They are seeing rapid growth amongst diabetic consumers, as well as those who are following a special diet low in carbohydrates for weight control or anti-aging purposes. In the […]
In a new effort to appeal to more low-carb, Paleo, and keto dieters, HelloFresh has announced that it has acquired organic food delivery company Green Chef. With three gluten-free certified menus specially crafted to appeal to the Paleo, keto, or vegan dieter, Green Chef’s creative minds will now go to work assisting HelloFresh in unlocking […]
