Table of contents What are ketone bodies and how are they produced? What are the main types of ketone bodies? How do ketone bodies produce energy? What are the supposed health benefits of ketone bodies? How to measure ketone bodies in the body? What level of ketone bodies should be maintained? Can you supplement with […]
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Among the benefits offered by Keto, cognitive benefits seem to be the most complex. Following a ketogenic diet has been associated with both positive and negative effects on cognitive components such as cognition, memory and migraines. There is plenty of anecdotal evidence, mainly in the form of testimonials,
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The keto diet has risen to popularity based on numerous experienced health benefits such as weight loss. As a result, it has garnered interest from people who would like try an alternative to traditional diets. However, a common questions we get asked is what are the drawbacks of keto? In this article we’ll explore both
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The keto diet, which is a low-carbohydrate diet focussing on high quality proteins and fats, has risen to popularity due to its impressive weight loss results. By eliminating starchy carbohydrates, many people have been able to realise their weight loss goals. In addition, the keto diet has been associated with a number of health benefits,
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Following a keto diet is often associated with eating lots of meat and other animal products. However, in our article on vegan keto, we showed that it is quite possible to follow a keto lifestyle in an entirely plant-based way. For some people, following a vegan keto diet can be too restrictive, and they may
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The core principle of a keto diet is to consume very low amounts of carbohydrates. This is normally achieved by focussing on proteins and fats from sources such as meat and fish. But what if you are also trying to follow a vegan diet? Now you may be thinking how is this possible? This is
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Sugar alcohols are a great way to get your hit of sweetness without doing damage to your Keto diet. Regular sugar is a big no no on the Keto diet so it’s necessary to satisfy your cravings from other sources. You have may have read our previous article on natural or artificial sweeteners, which touched
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If you’ve ever tried the keto diet, you’ll know that sugar is a big no. That’s because in order to maintain a state of ketosis, you need to drastically reduce carbohydrates, which essentially means eliminating sugars. So what do you do when you have cravings for something sweet? The first thing that comes to mind
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Macro and micronutrients are essential components of a complete and balanced diet, that optimises health and body function. Macronutrients are the large molecules that constitute the largest component of nutrients that the body needs to function properly. This include the macromolecules carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Micronutrients on the other hand, are required in smaller amounts,
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The Ketogenic diet has been exploding in recent years, with many people taking up the new diet in an attempt to lose weight and gain health benefits. The popularity of the diet owes much to the amazing weight loss results, which is evidenced from individual testimonials and supported by the literature.
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