Parched, anyone? As you transition to ketosis you are going to feel thirsty. This is because your body processes minerals differently once you are in ketosis. As your body is detoxing, you rapidly eliminate sodium, which also lowers your potassium and magnesium levels. This means that you absolutely must replenish your electrolytes: sodium, magnesium and […]
Getting started on a Ketogenic Diet When you are transitioning to the Ketogenic Diet, this is one of the best books that you can read. Although The Whole Life plan is more of a vey low carb plan, it is an accessible, intelligent read and we absolutely love the emphasis on gut health: something that […]
Ever wondered what the difference is between KetoCaNa and KetoForce? In this video, the best selling author and self-dubbed ‘human guinea pig’, Tim Ferriss, shares his performance enhancing arsenal with us. Tim goes through how he takes KetoCaNa and KetoForce, the differences in taste and the effects they both have on his blood ketone levels. […]
What are the effects of a ketogenic diet on physical exercise and conditioning? The benefits of being in a state of nutritional ketosis are widespread, from improved brain function and clarity to disease control such as epilepsy, type 2 diabetes and even cancer. (Beyond weight loss: a review of the therapeutic uses of very-low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) […]
How do you choose between Pruvit and KetoSports? Both brands are the leading manufacturers of Exogenous Ketones in the world. You can trust that both deliver an excellent dose of Ketones (Beta Hydroxybutyrate), resulting in ketosis within 30-60 minutes. Here, at Keto Supplements, we have tried and tested them all and here are the key […]
Not all fats are equal On the ketogenic diet, you derive most of your calories, approximately 70-80% from fat. If you are consuming this much fat, it needs to be healthy, unprocessed and made up of Saturated Fatty Acids (SFAs). The remainder of your nutritional macros should consist of 10-20% protein and 5% carbs. If […]
Need a quick introduction to ketosis? This entertaining cartoon from Pruvit Keto//OS demonstrates how ketosis works in the body–in simple terms! You can buy exogenous ketones Keto//OS here–we have it in stock! Supplementing with exogenous ketones such as Pruvit Keto//OS catalyses ketosis in the body so that your body starts burning ketones for fuel–instead of […]
Dominic D’Agostino on Starving Cancer Cells Did you know that sugar can feed cancer cells? So, can the ketogenic diet prevent cancer? Dominic D’Agostino is a leading researcher in ketogenic and metabolic studies. In his Ted Talk, he concisely explains the detrimental impact sugar can have. Dominic illustrates how sugar creates neurological spikes in the […]
Grain Brain was a pivotal read in our lives Grain Brain is an excellent eye opening study of the effect of sugar and excess carbohydrates on our health; including physical, mental and gut health. We highly recommend this book to anyone who is conscious about understanding how their brains, bodies and behaviours are impacted by […]
Absolute must have for delicious Ketogenic Recipes Wow! Maria’s explanations and insights into how the body functions on sugar and fat are brilliantly conveyed. This is an incredibly accessible ketogenic cleanse cookbook that includes easy to follow delicious recipes-we have just loved the Keto Chocolate Waffles! Reviews: “If creative low-carb recipes are what you seek, […]