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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 […]

Is ghee dairy free and vegan?

09/12/22

Ghee is produced from grass-fed butter which is derived from milk of grass-fed cows. Hence, it’s neither dairy free, nor vegan. However, ghee is suitable for people suffering from lactose intolerance. Let’s find out how! Ghee is made by heating clarified butter until all moisture evaporates. Foam will float at the surface during the heating […]

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, […]

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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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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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 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 […]

5 Super tips to lose weight!

30/11/22

The keto diet is helpful for rapid weight loss. However, there are some tips that you can use to help you lose weight whether you are on a keto diet or not. #Tip 1: Set a realistic goal Set yourself a concrete and achievable goal, be clear on how many kilos you are planning to […]

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