Are there benefits to combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy with the ketogenic diet? Jake had been diagnosed with a fatal spinal and brain tumour, the doctors said he had only one day to live. They advised that he should rest and die in the comfort of his own home. His mother insisted on taking him to […]
Which sweeteners are ideal for the ketogenic diet? This month we would love to introduce you to our guest bloggers: Mark & Avni from KetoGenius who create amazing ketogenic snack boxes with every imaginable delicious healthy ketogenic snack available! Use code KETOSUPPLEMENTS for 10% off your order :-). Aspartame – One of the most popular artificial […]
What is Ketosis and what is the ketogenic diet? Did you know that there are two sources of fuel for the body? Ketones & Glucose. The ketogenic diet differs to a typical western diet, in which the majority of our energy comes from carbohydrates and sugar. Our bodies break down carbohydrates into glucose (sugar) for […]
Following a ketogenic diet does not mean that you have to miss out on sweet treats. In fact, there is an abundance of delicious high fat, no sugar keto desserts that will crush your sugar cravings. You’ll find that once you start getting creative, your desserts will beat the sugar-laden treats you have had in […]
Which one is right for you? Exogenous Ketones are an incredibly new development in the health and supplements arena. With all the flavours, powdered and liquid forms, and added minerals, how can you choose a product that’s right for you? In this blog post, we will go through all the brands, ingredients, effects and flavours […]
Can the ketogenic diet and ketosis as a metabolic state improve physical performance? Here are the top four benefits of the ketogenic diet and exogenous ketones for optimising exercise: Increased Oxygen Efficiency = Faster Recovery Times ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) is the available energy within a cell. When you switch from burning glucose to burning […]
Nothing can replace a good night’s sleep Without sufficient sleep, we can’t perform at our best. Often, the lives that we live don’t allow for adequate rest. And yet, when we do have the opportunity to rest, it can be associated with being lazy. On a personal level, I sometimes have trouble distinguishing between being […]
What is Ketosis? Did you know that there are two sources of fuel for the body? They are Ketones & Glucose. The ketogenic diet differs to a typical western diet, in which the majority of our energy comes from carbohydrates and sugar. Our bodies break down carbohydrates into glucose (sugar) for energy and we store […]
How to measure your ketone levels So, how do you know if you’re in ketosis? Once you become fat-adapted, and are regularly in ketosis, you often feel a surge of energy, mental clarity, a nootropic effect or sense of balance. However, these are feelings and to get an accurate and scientific reading, you will need […]
Is there really a big difference between Saturated Fats, Polyunsaturated fats and Trans fats? What makes a fat turn bad, and how can we distinguish between the fats we should enjoy and the ones that we should avoid at all costs? What are the dangers of vegetable oil? The ketogenic diet prescribes a high fat-intake, […]
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