Fat adaptation is a process in the body where it goes from burning glucose for fuel to burning fat for fuel.  It’s important to note that fat adaptation doesn’t happen overnight and should not be confused with ketosis. What is ketosis? When you reduce your consumption of carbs to about 25 grams a day or […]

There’s a common misconception that eating fatty foods will cause your cholesterol levels to go up.  We all know that high levels of cholesterol in the body can lead to strokes, cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. But are these problems a result of your diet? The answer is – yes and no. To understand why […]

The truth of the matter is that every diet takes a certain slant to appeal to people and appear like it’s something new.  Very often this is either due to marketing or a group of people created a diet that suits them. With the Atkins diet, it’s a severe reduction of carbs.  With the paleo […]

While most diets like the Mediterranean diet or paleo diet do not have much of a transition phase, the keto diet has one.  It takes about 5 to 7 days for the human body to go into ketosis. During this stage and process, there will be a few ‘repercussions’ and changes that you can expect […]

If you’re looking for a tried and tested diet and nutrition plan to help get you lean and shredded, a ketogenic diet plan could be exactly what you need.  This nutritional plan has proven hugely effective in terms of fat loss, muscle growth and retention, and athletic performance.  In fact, there are many athletes and […]

The ketogenic diet is one of the fastest ways to lose weight.  When your diet is mostly comprised of fats with a low amount of protein and carbs, your body enters a state of ketosis. During this state, your body will burn fat for fuel and your stubborn fat stores will be depleted. Despite the […]

Ketosis is a state where your body is burning fat for fuel.  Usually, there will be ketones in your blood (which is nothing to panic about) and your weight will drop off much faster.  You’ll want to monitor your ketosis with ketone urine testing strips to make sure all is safe. It’s best to speak […]

There’s a common misconception among those who adopt the keto diet that artificial sweeteners are allowed in the diet.  They consume zero-calorie sodas or sugar-free sweets in the belief that it’s all good. This is not true. The keto diet does not allow for artificial sweeteners, and there are several salient reasons for this. Keeps […]

One of the benefits of the keto diet is that it improves brain health and prevents cognitive decline.  While studies are still underway to confirm the findings, for the most part, the general understanding is that the keto diet is beneficial to one’s brain health. How the keto diet helps? The reason the keto diet […]

The “Keto Diet” has become very popular over the last couple of years.  Initially designed to combat diabetes, this low carb, high fat diet caught mainstream attention due to rapid fat loss results and continued long-term health benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of the Keto Diet. Pros: Fat loss The […]