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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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2 Delicious recipes with MCT powder

05/01/23

MCT powder is a delicious way to add extra healthy fats to your keto diet. You can use plain or flavored MCT powders in your drinks for a quick energy boost. Let’s look at two delicious recipes with MCT powder, enjoy! #1 Vanilla Chai Latte #2 White Chocolate Coconut Vanilla Bars Read the full article […]

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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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What is erythritol?

01/12/22

Are you having a hard time fighting sugar cravings while on a keto diet? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! You can still use natural sweeteners to prepare healthy keto desserts. Erythritol is one of them, and the best part is that it’s 70-80% as sweet as table sugar but has zero calories. Let’s find out how this […]

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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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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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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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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Better sports performance while on keto?

12/12/22

If you’re looking for motivation about the keto diet and sports, keep reading! As your body adapts to ketosis, you’ll be able to burn more stored fat to fuel your workouts. During low intensity endurance exercises, athletes following a keto diet will burn more than twice as much fat as those sticking to a diet […]

Electrolytes in the ketogenic diet

02/12/22

You often hear that electrolytes are essential for your keto lifestyle. In this article you’ll find out why, and how to deal with loss of electrolytes on a keto diet. Let’s get started by briefly defining electrolytes. They are mineral salts which when dissolved in a liquid (blood for instance) have an electric charge. In […]

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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 […]