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10/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Experts dispel 5 myths and reveal benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets made famous by celebrities

The keto diet has recently gained a lot of attention because many celebrities follow it, making it one of the more popular weight-loss diets today. The eating plan was designed to put the body into a maximum fat-burning state because it is low in carbohydrates and was originally designed as a means to treat epilepsy in […]

10/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

How fasting boosts brain power

Studies have shown that intermittent fasting may give your brain not just more energy, but an increased memory learning ability as well. This data comes from scientists from the National Institute on Aging, who found that mice who were fed every other day developed more neurons and synaptic connections which enhanced their brain function. The new findings bolster earlier studies demonstrating […]

09/28/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Read this before going on a ketosis diet: Understand how it works and the potential dangers if you do it wrong

Ketogenic diets, or low-carbohydrate diets, are all the rage right now. There are many things to consider before deciding to embark on a journey to ketosis, or “keto,” as many people call it. Experts say that one major factor that impedes weight loss for adults is not the fact that they are eating too many […]

05/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Keto is not the same as Paleo: 5 tips for success

These days, the road to fitness is just riddled with buzzwords that can be downright confusing to a person who’s just starting out. Take diets, for example. There are a lot of similarly themed meal plans that some people think are pretty much the same – like in the case of the paleo and keto […]

05/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

The ketogenic diet is not good for people with existing thyroid problems…but here’s what you can try instead

Although the ketogenic diet has been effective for losing weight in some people, it may not be good for people with thyroid problems. This is because the thyroid requires glucose to make necessary hormones and to transform inactive forms into active, usable ones; but a ketogenic diet does not provide the right form of energy […]

03/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Ketone supplement drinks help diabetics control blood sugar, study finds

Here’s one scientifically-proven health benefit if you chug down a glass of that gross keto drink: The Daily Mail reported the results of a British-Canadian study where ketone supplements could help diabetics rein in their uncontrollable blood sugar levels. The controversial ketogenic diet eschewed carbohydrate intake for proteins and fat. It has won loyal adherents among celebrities like Kim Kardashian who can tolerate […]

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