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Does Dietary Fat Cause Weight Gain?

Does Dietary Fat Cause Weight Gain?

April 18, 2019

The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat way of eating that has been adopted by many looking to lose weight and improve health. However, many concerns exist as to whether or not a diet that is high in dietary fat can be healthy. And many believe that eating fat can make you fat Afterall, it seems plausible that dietary fat has the distinct potential to cause weight gain. But the simple truth is, it’s just not that simple. Does Dietary Fat Make You Fat? Dietary fat is the macronutrient that...

Low-carb Grains on a Ketogenic Diet

Low-carb Grains on a Ketogenic Diet

April 9, 2019

Keeping the carbohydrate intake low on a ketogenic diet is of paramount importance.  However, this often leads to a common question: “Can you can eat low-carbohydrate grains and stay in ketosis?” And, “Do low-carb grains have a place in a ketogenic diet, or should they be eliminated? Here we discuss different types of carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and low-carb grains to help you decide whether low-carbohydrate grains should have a place in the ketogenic diet.   Low Carb Grains on a...

What Keto Dieters can learn about Electrolytes from Ketoacidosis

What Keto Dieters can learn about Electrolytes from Ketoacidosis

March 22, 2019

It was early recognized in the history of the ketogenic diet that the ketone bodies acetoacetic and β-hydroxybutyric acids, arise almost exclusively from the oxidation of fatty acids in the liver during periods of low-carbohydrate intake or fasted states.  These ketotic states are characterized by elevations of plasma free fatty acid (FFA) that lead to the output of the ketone bodies by the liver, and accelerated rates of lipolysis in adipose tissue. These hormonal mechanisms are instrumental...

Low-carbohydrate Nuts for a Ketogenic Diet

Low-carbohydrate Nuts for a Ketogenic Diet

March 19, 2019

Nuts are known as being one of the highest sources of healthy fats and plant-based, low-carbohydrate protein. They are packed with vitamins and minerals, as well as other compounds that can benefit your health in several ways. For these reasons, nuts are an excellent addition to the ketogenic diet. However, some nuts contain more carbohydrates than others. For a successful ketogenic diet, it is important to be aware that not all nuts contain the same carbohydrate content, and some are best if...

Top 7 Foods to eat on a Ketogenic Diet

Top 7 Foods to eat on a Ketogenic Diet

February 27, 2019

The ketogenic diet is well known for its ability to help people achieve weight loss, blood sugar control, and other health-related goals, but many still want to know what foods to eat on a ketogenic diet.

How does the Ketogenic diet work for weight loss?

How does the Ketogenic diet work for weight loss?

November 16, 2018

The ketogenic diet is one of the most popular diets today, with many athletes and celebrities claiming their sculpted bodies and improved performance were all because of following a ketogenic diet.

Top 10 Keto Diet Benefits

Top 10 Keto Diet Benefits

September 7, 2018

Chances are, you’ve heard of — or perhaps even have a few friends or family members who are currently following — the ketogenic diet or "Keto Diet." You may even be considering following it yourself, either out of a desire to improve your health or because of your doctor’s recommendations. But before you take the plunge, it helps to understand exactly what you're getting into, and what the potential keto diet benefits are.  What is the Keto Diet? The keto diet is one that is loaded with fat,...

Is the Ketogenic Diet Healthy?

Is the Ketogenic Diet Healthy?

September 6, 2018

The Ketogenic Diet or “Keto Diet” may have grown in popularity over the last twenty years, but the diet is a natural diet that has been implemented by various tribes and peoples all over the world for thousands of years and has been used as a means to control epilepsy.   The more recent focus on the Ketogenic Diet began when it was discovered in the 1920s that the improvements in epileptic activity began a few days into a fast after glycogen stores had been depleted, and the individual had...