Fat fasting, sometimes called keto fat fasting, is a popular dieting technique that’s most commonly used by people who want to break through weight-loss plateaus or get back into ketosis after a cheat day. It involves eating more dietary fat and fewer carbs than you typically would while maintaining higher-than-usual blood levels of molecules called… Continue reading Fat Fasting 101: Everything You Need to Know
Are Sweet Potatoes Keto-Friendly & Low-Carb?
Are you on a keto diet and wondering if sweet potatoes are ok? Or maybe you just want more information about sweet potatoes before trying them out. Here are some things that you should know about this great food for anyone starting keto or wanting to lose weight fast with a keto diet plan. Sweet… Continue reading Are Sweet Potatoes Keto-Friendly & Low-Carb?
A Close Look at Autophagy, Cell Rejuvenation, and Aging
Aging is a natural process that can’t be stopped, but it’s not something we have to accept… The aging process is inevitable, but there are ways to slow down the clock. Autophagy and cell rejuvenation are two processes that help us maintain youthful cells and keep our bodies healthy. We need these processes for optimal… Continue reading A Close Look at Autophagy, Cell Rejuvenation, and Aging
How to Rev Up Your Metabolism & Burn Fat (7 Steps)
You want to lose weight, but you have no idea how to rev up your metabolism and burn fat. If you’ve tried every single diet in the book, have hours of exercise time logged in your journal, and even hired a personal trainer, it’s only natural to grow frustrated. Is there no end to this… Continue reading How to Rev Up Your Metabolism & Burn Fat (7 Steps)
Science Shows Us How The Blood-Brain Barrier Works
The brain has a barrier that is like a wall of cells, and this barrier protects the brain from things in the blood. The BBB allows certain molecules to pass through easily, like oxygen and carbon dioxide. This allows the cells in your body to work properly. (1) It also keeps out larger particles and… Continue reading Science Shows Us How The Blood-Brain Barrier Works
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate: An In-Depth Look At This Ketone
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a ketone body that is generated when the liver metabolizes fatty acids. Ketones are energy sources that are typically created from the breakdown of fat stores. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is one type of ketone. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is an important energy source for your body. It can be used by any cell in the body, which… Continue reading Beta-Hydroxybutyrate: An In-Depth Look At This Ketone
Understanding Insulin And Its Effects
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas and it acts to regulate carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in the body. Without insulin secreted into the bloodstream from a very small area called the Islets of Langerhans, most cells in our bodies would die due to lack of energy. This is because insulin transports glucose… Continue reading Understanding Insulin And Its Effects
Lose Weight By Cutting Out Carbohydrates
Cutting out carbs is a great way to lose weight. One reason that low-carb diets are so effective for weight loss is that they reduce appetite, leading to less food consumption. In addition, cutting carbohydrates from your diet can lead to an increase in fat burning and reduced insulin levels. That means you’ll be able… Continue reading Lose Weight By Cutting Out Carbohydrates
A Detailed Guide on Managing Type 2 Diabetes With Keto
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels properly, either because cells do not respond to insulin or because the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. It is a serious and progressive condition that can be managed with diet, exercise, and medication. A ketogenic diet has been… Continue reading A Detailed Guide on Managing Type 2 Diabetes With Keto
Dirty Vs. Clean Keto: What You Should Know
The ketogenic diet has been popular for its fast weight loss effects and has been growing in popularity from its ability to reverse different medical issues like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. There are two ways you can go about this diet, and they both differ in eating habits. You have dirty keto and… Continue reading Dirty Vs. Clean Keto: What You Should Know