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Keto lifestyle and Proteins

10/01/23

Whether you’re on a keto diet or not, proteins are essential to maintain metabolic functions and the growth of your body’s tissues and organs. However, overeating proteins will lead to gluconeogenesis, a process which metabolizes unused or excess proteins into glucose. This can prevent you from reaching or maintaining ketosis. Your optimum protein requirements will […]

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What is a targeted Ketogenic diet?

20/12/22

A keto diet and exercises can complement each other. The energy required by your body will depend on the type of exercises you’re targeting. For example, aerobics or cardio exercises will use fats as their primary source of energy. Anaerobic, or high intensity exercises require fast acting carbs as a primary fuel source for your […]

How to reduce hunger pangs on a keto diet?

22/11/22

If you still experience hunger pangs after one or two weeks since you’ve started your diet, don’t give up, you’re not alone! Here are some tips you can start right now to deal with it: 1. Eat enough fats Most of you tend to focus only on eating less carbs. You must also remember that […]

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Keto diet sweeteners

11/01/23

It’s possible to enjoy the keto diet even when you have a sweet tooth. You can opt for calorie free sugar alternatives (hence zero net carbs) in your recipes to maintain ketosis. Other sugar alternatives like Maltitol, Sorbitol, Xylitol and Yacon syrup are not calorie free, and might cause digestive discomfort for some people. Read […]

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Important minerals and vitamins for your Keto Diet

05/12/22

In this article, we’ll highlight some micronutrients that you should include in your keto diet, and you’ll also find some keto friendly foods that contain them. Calcium and magnesium Recommended daily intake for a keto diet : 500 mg of magnesium and 1000 to 2000mg of calcium. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 cellular […]

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How to make keto hummus?

12/01/23

Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas. But remember that chickpeas contain about 61g of carbs per 100g. Keto dieters can still personalize this vegetarian Mediterranean dish by replacing the chickpeas with zucchini, a low carb alternative with only 3g of carbs per 100g. Here is how you can prepare your keto hummus: Ingredients you’ll need: […]

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What is MCT oil?

07/12/22

When reading about the keto diet, you might have come across the term “MCT” often. But what is it exactly? It’s a form of healthy fat, which is essential for the keto metabolism. Remember that fats can be saturated or unsaturated, and they can be further classified into short-chain, medium-chain, and long-chain fatty acids. MCT […]

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The best vegetables for a keto diet

29/11/22

Starting a keto diet is sometimes challenging as your liver has difficulties digesting all the fats. Hence, it’s useful to eat low carb vegetables which also have some detox properties to ease ketosis and adaptation. Let’s look for some examples! Cruciferous vegetables: They include all types of cabbage, mainly broccoli and cauliflower but also Romanesco […]

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Does the keto diet increase your cholesterol?

06/12/22

Cholesterol is an important building block for your cells. To maintain good cardiovascular health, it’s crucial to have an appropriate ratio between the two types of cholesterol (HDL and LDL). HDL (good cholesterol) collects excess cholesterol and transports it to the liver where it is metabolized. In other words, HDL cleans your blood vessels. LDL […]

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What is Intermittent Fasting, can it be combined with the Keto Diet?

08/12/22

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a form of dieting which allows you to control your eating hours. The most popular fasting strategy is time restricted fasts. There is a fasting period during which you cannot consume any calories, followed by an eating window of at least 8 hours (6 hours for beginners). For whole day fasts, […]

The Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Epilepsies in Children

24/11/23

The ketogenic diet, high in fats and low in carbohydrates, is a proven therapeutic approach for certain drug-resistant epilepsies in children. This special diet aims to produce ketone bodies, providing an alternative energy source for the brain. Initially used to mimic the effects of fasting, it has evolved into various forms, including the classic ketogenic […]