When you love chocolate but you’re trying to stay in ketosis! As recovering chocoholics, we have always looked forward to Easter. But this will be our first Easter on the ketogenic diet and we have been a little bit worried about how to handle it. The good news is that dark chocolate fits the ketogenic […]
How and when to take your exogenous ketones? We have had many questions on how and when to take your exogenous ketones. From fitness endurance to fat loss, and from cognitive focus to inflammation reduction goals, we have outlined the most effective times to take your ketones: Just 30 minutes prior to training, shake up […]
Common Downsides to the Ketogenic Diet As you transition to a ketogenic diet, many changes are going to occur in your body. You are literally detoxing and you may experience low energy levels, extreme thirst, an increase in body temperature and acute cravings for bananas (and other high GI foods). Be kind to yourself and […]
Fat Coffee, Butter Coffee, Bulletproof Coffee, Brain Coffee, MCT Coffee: So many recipes! Why add fat to your coffee? There is nothing new about Butter Coffee or Butter Tea. For centuries, the rural tribes of Tibet, Afghanistan, India and Mongolia have flourished on a morning brew of tea or coffee mixed with Yak butter. This […]
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 […]
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