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Is erythritol safe? Recent studies link erythritol to potential blood clot risks—what does this mean for your low-carb and keto baking? Learn about the research, key study limitations, and alternatives you might want to consider.

Wondering what you can have while fasting? Find out which drinks and snacks won't break your fast, and how to make fasting work for your goals.

Learn how to keep your electrolytes balanced on a low-carb diet to beat the keto flu. Get our top tips on sodium, magnesium, and potassium, and find out how to stay hydrated and healthy.

Learn how combining keto with intermittent fasting makes managing hunger and maintaining energy easier. See how you can integrate these simple strategies into your lifestyle.

Over 130 budget-friendly, low-carb meals that taste great and save you money. See simple, cost-cutting kitchen tricks and recipes that make healthy eating affordable.

Discover the ultimate guide to budget-friendly low-carb living! Packed with savvy tips, smart swaps, and practical advice, this guide makes keto deliciously affordable.

Think you know keto? Think again! Dive into our eye-opening guide that shatters keto myths and unveils a whole new, flexible approach to low-carb living. Don't miss out! Discover the nuanced approach to the ketogenic diet, emphasizing the importance of whole foods over rigid 'keto' labels.

Discover the essentials of low-carb baking with this comprehensive guide, offering expert tips on flour substitutes, sugar replacements, dairy options, and more. Learn how to successfully adapt your favorite recipes for a low-carb lifestyle, mastering techniques for ensuring taste and texture without the extra carbs.

What's the future of low-carb desserts? Get a straightforward breakdown of the latest research, hear what critics have to say, and explore suitable alternatives and how to substitute them in your diet.

Struggling to meet your macros on the keto diet? Discover effective solutions to address common challenges with carb limits, protein targets, and fat intake in this comprehensive article. Learn how to optimize your diet, overcome setbacks, and stay on track towards your health and fitness goals.

Coconut is controversial. Some people say it’s a superfood, others say it will poison your heart health. Why the confusion?

Processed seed and vegetable oils are generally regarded to be unstable and potentially inflammatory. Sesame might be a delicious exception because of how compounds in the oil alter inflammatory pathways and fat metabolism.

Breaking new study finds that being Leaner and Metabolically Healthy is associated with larger increases in LDL cholesterol on a low-carbohydrate diet. While these data are preliminary and observational, they open up fascinating Questions about mechanisms and cardiovascular risk.

Not all research is equal. A comprehensive guide to help you read, understand and trust studies. Learn all about the different grades of scientific evidence.

What does sugar do in the body? Can you eat it in moderation? Is it addictive? Here, we provide answers to these questions, and more, in a story that hopefully gets more compelling as you read. And, if you take these thoughts to heart, you may just discover how to make blueberries taste like ice cream!

There is a lot of hype right now about high-protein diets. But what does this actually mean? How much protein should you eat? What are the best sources of protein? Is more protein actually better or is too much unhelpful? In this blog, we try to wade through the hype and give you reasonable scientific responses to some of the most common questions and controversies.

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet about the “Carbohydrate Insulin Model” (CIM) of obesity. In this post, we clarify what the model is and overview the supporting science, as well as where challenges to the model fall flat.

LDL is NOT "bad cholesterol." LDL is a carrier particle for molecular fuel and building blocks. Healthy lifestyle, starting with proper human nutrition, prevents LDL from turning to the dark side.

There are a lot of claims in the low-carb nutrition and health media about amazing “superfoods” that will transform your body and health. In reaction to the superfood sensationalism, there are an equal number of fear-mongering blogs about the dangerous properties of certain "so-called" health foods.

What happens when you blend evolutionary logic with modern science? You get The New Mediterranean-Ketogenic Diet. Doctors and scientists declare, this is the Superdiet! Here are the Four Pillars of the New Medi-Keto Diet.