There are several ways to test and see if you’re in ketosis. You could use urine test strips, a breathalyzer, or even a blood test kit where you prick your finger on a lancet and test your blood. However, if you do not wish to spend any money on resources for testing, you can always […]
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The Dreaded Keto Flu
One of the worst things about starting on the keto diet is what we call the “keto flu.” You guessed it. It feels a lot like the regular old flu: Stuffy or runny nose Headache Lethargy Nausea Aches and pains When you first start out on the ketogenic diet, usually within the first 24 hours, […]
Five Success Tips for the Keto Diet
Getting started on any new diet can be challenging in the first couple of weeks. While the keto diet isn’t as harsh as other diets, it does have rules that you need to abide by and there will be a short transition period where your body adapts to the diet. Follow the keto success tips […]
A Healthy Keto Lifestyle
A keto diet is a low-carb diet that allows your body to produce ketones in the liver that later can be used for energy. A keto diet, or keto lifestyle, is often referred to in other terms such as a low-carb high-fat diet, a low-carb diet, or a ketogenic diet. Food that is high in […]
How To Get Into Ketosis
A normal metabolic process that can provide many health benefits is ketosis. While in the state of ketosis, a person’s body will convert fat into a compound called ketones. The body will use these ketones as its primary source of energy. There have been many scientific studies that show that ketosis is extremely beneficial for […]
Blood Ketone Meter Testing
A blood ketone meter is used by people on a ketogenic diet or by people who have diabetes. You can test your blood for ketones with this type of meter. There is also a urine ketone meter but the American diabetes Association recommends blood ketone testing because it is more accurate. For anyone who suffers […]