Diet & Nutrition page 12

Many of you were interested in a detailed week's plan for my KetoDiet Challenge. I understand it could be quite tricky to follow all the rules, so I worked hard over the last couple of days to create a delicious 7-day menu! I tried to make it easy to follow, so you won't have to spend too much time cooking.

The ultimate guide to ketones, ketosis vs ketoacidosis and how to measure ketone levels precisely.

Learn how to find your optimal carb level on a low-carb, ketogenic diet.

All you need to know about carbs: total carbs vs net carbs, types of carbs, zero-carb and more.

Beginner's guide to ketogenic diets. Learn more about standard, targeted, cyclic and restricted ketogenic diets.

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.

Five science-backed health benefits of low-carb and ketogenic diets.

A month ago, we went for an amazing trip to Greece. It's a place known for beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, impressive architecture and delicious cuisine. Some of the traditional Greek food (Moussaka, Bougatsa, Yemista, etc.) is loaded with carbs. However, as I discovered, it's a perfect ...

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 ...

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

Top reasons you are not losing weight on a low-carb, ketogenic diet and the most common weight loss mistakes.

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 ...

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 - ...

The cholesterol and saturated fat myth explained.

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