Over the past couple of years, the keto diet has skyrocketed in popularity with sports stars from Tim Tebow and LeBron James to celebrities like Megan Fox and Gwyneth Paltrow saying they love it. Besides them, thousands of others who have tried the keto diet report many benefits from adopting it and some have even […]
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9 Signs You Are in Ketosis
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 […]
Intermittent Fasting and Keto Together?
It would seem that intermittent fasting (I.F.) and keto are two disparate methodologies. Many bodybuilders, for example, use intermittent fasting in their diet regimen. Most would never consider going into ketosis, as keto is often thought of in bodybuilding circles as muscle-wasting. Of course, it doesn’t have to be. While I.F. is not a necessary […]
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 […]