How much protein can you eat in ketosis? Having been a low-carb enthusiast and team Diet Doctor member for years, you would have thought I’d nailed ketosis ages ago. I haven’t. In the last post, Why You’re Not in Ketosis, I revealed why, and how I fixed it (by reducing my carb and protein intake to 20 and…
How Long Should I Really Follow the Keto Diet For? The ketogenic diet has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the ketogenic diet. You might have even tried it. This low-carbohydrate diet is high in fat and protein, which sounds scary, but it’s…
Which Carbs Can You Consume on Keto? One of the core, fundamental principles of the ketogenic diet is keeping carbohydrate intake extremely low. The purpose of keeping carbs low is so your body can start using fats for energy instead of relying on glucose from carbohydrates. This is also known as being in a state…
The A-Z Guide to Keto Weight Loss: How Fast You Can Get Results There are many reasons people start a low-carb, high-fat diet like keto, but the biggest reason is for keto weight loss. There are plenty of case studies, impressive before and after photos, and even controversy surrounding the ketogenic diet’s application for weight…
The Plant-Based Ketogenic Diet A lot of diets come and go, but for the most part, we live by the idea that if there aren’t vegetables at the heart of one, it can’t be that great. Which is why we find Pittsburgh-based functional medicine practitioner Will Cole, IFMCP, DC’s plant-based approach to a high-fat, ketogenic diet so compelling. The…
CAN YOU EAT BEANS ON THE KETO DIET? Most types of beans such as red kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans should be avoided on a standard ketogenic diet due to their high carbohydrate content. However, low-carb bean alternatives such as lima beans and black soybeans can be enjoyed in moderation. Additionally, those following…
A Keto Diet Meal Plan and Menu That Can Transform Your Body If you find yourself in a conversation about dieting or weight loss, chances are you’ll hear of the ketogenic, or keto, diet. That’s because the keto diet has become one of the most popular methods worldwide to shed excess weight and improve health.…
Easy Keto Lunches That’ll Help You Stick to Your Goals Changing your eating habits isn’t easy. We all start out great, loaded with enthusiasm (YAAASSSS!). But the ketogenic diet, which focuses on foods high in fat, moderate in protein, and super low in carbs — and restricts grains, starchy vegetables, and high-sugar fruits — can present…
Did ‘Shark Tank’ Endorse a Keto Diet Pill? Nobody would ever lie in an ad for a diet product, right? A “keto” diet pill was successfully presented on the television show “Shark Tank.” In November 2019, several readers began inquiring about the existence of a “keto” pill that had allegedly been funded through the popular…
How To Find Your Ketogenic Diet Carb Limit There is no legitimate carb limit for keto. The keto gods won’t banish you to burn in sugar hell forever if you eat an extra blueberry. The truth is that every person has a different carb limit that they should stick to so that they can trigger…