Not many fruits are allowed on the ketogenic diet because of their high sugar and carbohydrate content. But some fruits are OK to eat in moderation. Berries are lower in net carbs than many fruits. They are also one of the healthiest foods on the planet because of their protective antioxidant properties, which makes them […]
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One of the most difficult things about changing your lifestyle and your diet is dealing with temptations on a regular basis and sticking to your decisions day after day. The keto diet is quite restrictive, and in the beginning, it has a steep learning curve. If your family isn’t keto, things might be somewhat trickier
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Nuts are a great addition to your ketogenic diet, but not all of them are low in carbs. In addition to providing you with lots of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and anti-inflammatory properties, walnuts are lower in carbs than most nuts, which means you can easily enjoy them on the ketogenic diet. Walnuts are
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What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder affecting the large intestine. IBS is believed to be a disorder related to both the intestine and brain, causing abnormal gut function and increased sensitivity. IBS symptoms may occur due to abnormal intestinal contractions, digestive system nerve anomalies, intestinal inflammation, infection, or changes
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You might have already heard about Whole30 – it’s a new 30-day plan that challenges your eating habits and is entirely based on whole, natural food. It was invented by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig in 2009 and has grown in popularity in the past few years, together with keto, low-carb, primal and other similar diets.
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The slow carb diet is a new diet created by author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss, and you might not have heard it mentioned very often – but this doesn’t mean it doesn’t have its place. It is one of the basic concepts of his “The 4-Hour Body” book, first published in 2010, and it’s a
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Is Keto and Italian Food An Impossible Combination? If you associate “Italian food” only with pizza and pasta, yes, it looks impossible to survive keto. However, if you have the chance to visit Italy or go to an authentic Italian restaurant, you’ll soon discover that Italian cuisine is much more diverse than that and that
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A recent study published in the Lancet Public Health Journal, entitled “Dietary carbohydrate intake and mortality: a prospective cohort study and meta-analysis” (by S. B. Seidelmann, B. Claggett, S. Cheng, et al.) made the news, claiming that both low- and high-carb consumption shorten lifespan. As with many similar studies, it provoked lots of attention and
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The Mediterranean diet is often described as one of the healthiest diets out there, especially as far as cardiovascular health is concerned. It is a diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids (from the seafood, which is one of its staples) and the consumption of extra virgin olive oil is encouraged, and both are very
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If you’ve recently made a decision to work towards achieving better health and losing the extra weight with a low carb or a ketogenic diet, you have probably already encountered the first obstacles on the road. Indeed, now’s the season of yearly resolutions – each January many people start a new diet, or a new
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