Nutrition page 7

Main effects of the ketogenic diet explained. Satiety effect, insulin effect and potential metabolic advantage of low-carb diets.

Health benefits of coconut oil, MCT oil and the effects of coconut oil on cholesterol. Who may benefit from using coconut oil and who may need to limit the consumption of this saturated fat.

Oxtail is one of the most underestimated culinarian products. Not only it's great for making bone broth, but it's perfect when slowly cooked. It's not easy to find grass-fed beef with bones included these days. To get high-quality grass-fed beef, you often have to look for a local farmer or butcher.

Bacon has gained a bad reputation in mainstream media because of the high levels of saturated fat and sodium. Are there valid reasons to avoid bacon? Saturated Fat and Low-Carb Diets As discussed in this post, there is no evidence that: too much saturated fat raises cholesterol saturated fat causes heart ...

This pina colada tastes like the real deal! All of the flavor of your favorite cocktail with none of the sugar!

This refreshing frozen margarita is the ultimate low-carb summer cocktail made with homemade sugar-free sorbet.

The ultimate guide to healthy sweeteners, which to use and which to avoid on low-carb, keto & paleo diets.

Super simple all-day breakfast low-carb omelet wrap filled with smoked salmon, avocado and cream cheese.

We love blueberries: fresh, added to muffins or summer sorbets. If there is something like the king of fruits and vegetables, blueberries are the one! Anti-Aging Memory Food Blueberries have got the reputation of anti-aging and memory-protecting food. According to the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory, blueberries ...

All you need to know about keto-flu and natural remedies you can use to lessen the symptoms during the initial phase of the ketogenic diet.

Eating more dietary fat for breakfast will boost your metabolism and help you with fat loss! Your body is in fat-burning mode when you first wake up, and you can keep that going if you keep your carbs intake low in the morning. In other words, this means you should have the majority of carbs later in ...

Macadamia nuts are delicious and should be included in every healthy diet. Eat a handful of them as a snack or sprinkle them on you salad. They are often not recommended for their high fat content, however, fat in macadamia nuts is healthy and will [help you stay full for longer while providing healthy ...

Easy post-workout banana pancakes made in a blender. A healthy carb-up meal.

What is the big deal with B12? Vitamin B12 is essential for our health. On average, we need 2.4 micrograms a day. Our bodies need it to make red blood cells, nerves, DNA, and carry out other functions. Simply put, we cannot live without it. If left untreated, it may result in death. B12 deficiency - ...

Artificial sweeteners have zero carbs but are they safe? The truth about aspartame.

There is no doubt that the number of overweight/obese people has risen over the last few years. However, high BMI (Body Mass Index) or even high body weight does NOT always mean obese or unhealthy! Body fat percentage, body measurements or the amount of visceral fat are far more accurate indicators.

"Fizzy drinks should be heavily taxed and junk food adverts banished until after the watershed, doctors have said, in a call for action over obesity." In countries, where fast food chains have been introduced no more than 20 years ago, the number of obese and morbidly obese people has exploded over this ...

Today I came across an interesting article that I would like to share with you. It shows that eating disorders and obesity are closely connected. All patients with CARB syndrome regardless of their size or weight tend to have brain dysfunction symptoms. As you will find out, sugar may be responsible ...