What is the Low Carb Diet? Adopting a low carb or ketogenic diet is far simpler than you might initially imagine. It is very much a case of identifying foods that are high carbohydrate and swapping them with low carbohydrate foods. A simple strategy is to swap beige foods with green foods and then add […]
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One of the main benefits of a low carb diet is the lack of sugar. In a nutshell, eating sugar causes blood sugar fluctuations, causing your energy levels to suddenly increase and then drop down.This can cause mood swings, low energy levels and fatigue. High sugar levels are also linked to inflammation and chronic disease. […]
“Not to prove them wrong but to prove myself that I am capable” In this episode of the Curveball Architecture podcast, I was thrilled to interview the fastest heavyweight Kona Athlete, Mihai Vigariu. Mihai has been a keto advocate for years and has been tracking his health data and optimising his performance with an array […]
Guest post by Dr Anna Cabeca After the release of Dr Anna’s book, The Hormone Fix, she received a lot of questions relating to her recommendation for people to measure their urine pH as a marker of their overall health. I’ve always said, “Test, don’t guess,” when it comes to your health. And testing your […]
Something between a Savoury and Sweet Loaf; it’s not as dense as your usual keto loaf and actually quite light like a cake, yet has the delicious creamy crunch from the pili nuts. A happy accident! Well, I love Pili Nuts! They are the creamiest most delicious nuts that are incredibly high fat and perfect […]
Nothing warms you like a spicy, heart warming curry. With a true love of seafood, Indian flavours (I am half-Pakistani after all!) and creamy coconut, this authentic recipe is divine. Get ready for some chilli fire, sumptious coconut and tender, crumbling fish. I literally just made this dish after a rainy, chilly March day and […]
Is the Keto Diet Healthy? I get asked a lot of questions about health, what to eat, what not to eat and when to eat. It saddens me that so many people go to great lengths to follow mainstream advice that actually harms them instead of improving their health and vitality. Advice which is often […]
With this Keto Chicken Recipe, the chilli kick of the paprika combined with the earthy warmth of the cumin creates a richly aromatic, heart-warming meal that will take your imagination to clear Mediterranean seas and your tummy to a very full and satisfied place! Perfect for autumn and winter evenings; this dinner makes for a […]
Delicious Keto Chocolate Muffins This is such a healthy treat! They’re filling and delicious – in fact the muffins are so moist and chocolatey that you’ll forget that they’re keto. A great recipe for on the go breakfasts or pairing with a cappuccino or cup of tea. They’re fantastic for children too and for convincing […]
Can you use the keto diet to alleviate joint pain? Joint pain and arthritis are linked to chronic and acute inflammation—this is when our bodies perceive a constant attack and release cytokines (proteins that regulate immunity and inflammation) to fight off the perceived threat. In the case of joint pain, this literally could be a […]