Category: keto diet

Can We Lose Weight by ‘Rewiring’ Our Ancient, Survival Eating Instincts?

Does trying to eat less really help you to lose weight? “People who try to eat less are actually very uncomfortable. It’s actually hard to be hungry, and we don’t like it,” says Anna Tobia of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Jefferson University. “So, the best way to lose weight is actually to…


[PREMIERE NOW] Can We Lose Weight by ‘Rewiring’ Our Ancient, Survival Eating Instincts?

Does trying to eat less really help you to lose weight? “People who try to eat less are actually very uncomfortable. It’s actually hard to be hungry, and we don’t like it,” says Anna Tobia of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Jefferson University. “So, the best way to lose weight is actually to…


5 Simple, Healthy Keto Sheet Pan Recipes

Editor’s Note: Bursting with flavor and color, these 5 keto recipes are perfect for summer get-togethers, romantic dinner nights, or when you’re craving something delicious and healthy! If these aren’t enough, make sure to grab a copy of “The Keto Sheet Pan Cookbook” by Sarah Anne Jones which contains over 70 easy breakfasts, dinners, and…


Decoding Ketosis: 7 Biological Effects of the Ketogenic Diet

My friend Dr. Monti told me that he has been on a ketogenic diet for two months and has been feeling great. In sharing a bit about his experience with the Keto diet he also told me that I should buy a test kit to check whether I am in a state of ketosis. The…


Can Your Diet Help Prevent and Fight the Deadliest Skin Cancer?

Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that arises from the uncontrolled growth and division of melanocytes, specialized cells responsible for melanin production. Despite accounting for about 1 percent of all skin cancers in the United States, melanoma is considered the most dangerous due to its potential to spread and cause most skin cancer-related deaths. Numerous studies…


Ketogenic Diet Can Help Improve Autoimmune Diseases: Current Studies

The benefits of a ketogenic diet may extend far beyond weight loss. It may also benefit those with autoimmune disorders. Why Does Ketogenic Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease? Surrounded by controversy, this dietary approach is characterized by low consumption of carbohydrates, (less than 50 grams per day) and a higher intake of fat. The diet is often demonized for…


Guide to a Keto Diet: Benefits, Risks, and How It Works

As the new year begins, getting fit and healthy is one of the top resolutions around the world. Keto has become one of the trending weight loss approaches in recent years. But with so many diet plans available, is it the best one for you? What are the pros and cons of the keto diet?…


Mediterranean Diets are Safer than Keto Diets for Controlling Blood Sugar

A 36-week study from Stanford University compared the benefits of two diets — a Mediterranean diet and a ketogenic diet — for treating 33 individuals with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 19, 2022). Both diets were based on eating lots of non-starchy foods that do not cause a high…


How Long Should I Really Stick to the Keto Diet?

You may already know a lot about the benefits of a ketogenic diet, and you might have even followed it with positive outcomes. However, without knowing one piece of critical information, this diet can be harmful to your health. The key point is for how long you should follow the ketogenic diet. Some people view…


Does a Ketogenic Diet Help Diabetes or Make It Worse?

Keto diets put to the test for diabetes reversal. The reason keto proponents claim they can “reverse” diabetes is that they can successfully wean type 2 diabetics off their insulin.  Keto Diets and Blood Sugar Ketogenic diets can certainly lower blood sugars, better than conventional diets—so much so, there is a keto product company that claims…