ketogenic

Giving up carb heavy meals that are often associated with feeling warm and fuzzy, like freshly cooked bread or perfectly cooked potatoes doesn’t sound like a successful recipe for remedying our mental health, but recent research is showing that a ketogenic diet has a positive association with...

The ketogenic diet is a diet that capitalizes on a very interesting aspect of human physiology, namely ketosis. Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when we consume carbohydrates in such low quantities fatty acid oxidation becomes the main source of fuel. When fatty acid oxidation reaches...

By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz about the ketogenic diet. Much like other popular weight-loss diets before it, advocates say it’s the fastest, easiest way to shed pounds. After all, you can eat virtually unlimited fat. The only catch? You can hardly have any carbs, making the diet a...

Despite being fairly controversial, the keto craze continues. While some celebs credit the high-fat, low-carb diet for helping them slim down, many experts remain cautious about recommending the ketogenic diet for weight loss and find it might be better suited to those with Type 2 diabetes...

The low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet is majorly trending right now. In fact, you probably know a few people who have tried it. Just like any other eating style, it works well for some people, while others find it impossible to stick with. And if you’re spending a lot of time in the gym, it’s...