If you’ve ever tried the keto diet, you’ll know that it comes with its fair share of challenges. As the ultimate goal of keto is to enter the state of ketosis, it requires a significant reduction in carbohydrates. By reducing carbs, you’re able to reap all the benefits associated with ketosis. But benefits asides, the […]
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The keto diet is still a relative new comer to the world of dieting, but if the last few years have anything to show, it’s here to stay. Keto, which significantly restricts carbohydrates, is one of the most popular diets for those looking to lose weight. On the diet, people consume large amounts of fat
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If you’re looking to lost weight fast, you’ve probably heard that restricting carbs is a good bet. There are numerous low carbohydrate diets that promise to kick your metabolism into ketosis and help you realise your weight loss goals. However, the carnivore diet takes this to another level. Once considered a fringe movement, eating carnivore
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Staying hydrated is important on any diet and keto is no exception. As cliché as it may sound, water is almost always the best option when it comes to hydration. However, there are lots of “keto drinks” that you can safely drink on keto to complement your diet. But beware, picking the wrong options can
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As you will know, eating carbs on the keto diet is a big no. That’s because carbohydrate restriction induces the metabolic state of ketosis. As we have previously discussed, this leads to a host of associated health benefits[1][2]. However, do you really know how many carbs you’re eating? It’s easy enough to avoid obvious carbs
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Dining out at restaurants is a great way to add variety to your diet and give yourself a well-deserved break from the kitchen. However, this can be a big challenge for many people on the keto diet. With so many options to choose from, it can hard to know what is keto-friendly. Even foods that
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Summer. It’s a time when people flock to parks and outdoor green spaces with friends and family. If you grew up in the UK (like us!), you’ll know that when the sun’s out, we make the most of it. Unsurprisingly, this often involves enjoying alcoholic beverages. While sunny weather may be a rarity, drinking alcohol
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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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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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The ketogenic diet, is a low-carb, high-fat diet that has gained popularity in recent years for its weight loss and health benefits. The diet involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing them with fats, which puts the body into a metabolic state called Ketosis. In this state, the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates.
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