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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, […]

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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What is a keto diet?

16/11/22

A ketogenic diet is a strict low carb diet where most of your calories come from fats. The macronutrient distribution for this diet consists of 60 to 80% fats, 10 to 15% proteins and less than 10% carbohydrates. When most of your calories come from carbohydrates, your body converts them into glucose to produce energy, […]

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How do you know you are in ketosis?

21/11/22

You’ve been wondering if your body has successfully reached ketosis or not? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place! Learn to recognize some of the common signs and symptoms of ketosis and find tips to deal with the most uncomfortable symptoms. Keto breath: During ketosis, a volatile ketone body (acetone) can escape through your breath, […]

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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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Foods that suit a keto diet

18/11/22

To achieve nutritional ketosis, you should maintain a low intake of carbohydrates (less than 30 grams) daily. Knowing what to eat will help you succeed in your keto journey. #1 Low carb vegetables: opt for non-starchy vegetables like asparagus, lettuce, kale, olives, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, peppers, cabbage, green beans, zucchini, eggplant, cucumber, and cauliflower. Cookvegetables […]

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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 […]

Pasta and rice substitutes for keto diet

21/12/22

As a keto dieter, you understand pasta and rice are too rich in carbs to be included in your diet. However, it’s only natural to crave Bolognese pasta or even a nice risotto to enjoy with your friends and family. Well, the good news is that you can still opt for keto friendly alternatives. Here […]

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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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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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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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