In the diet world, there are two common opinions about cholesterol: 1) Statins are a must on a keto diet. 2) Statins are a must when consuming over 2000 mg of cholesterol per day. Many people are led to believe that the former is true, but it appears that this …

No matter how many times I hike, it’s always a new experience out West, especially in spring when the days are short and the temperatures rise to the high 90’s. Before a long hike, I like to eat a low-carb diet (80%–90% of my calories from fat) to rid my …

To subsist on keto or low-carb diet, you must be prepared to give up some of your favorite treats. If you’re new to the diet world, you’ll need to read and follow the directions in your new cookbooks and devise a staple list of ingredients. The keto diet is a …

Losing weight is hard, but nothing is harder than losing weight while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In the past, the only option was to starve yourself. But now keto (ketogenic) dieting is making rapid progress in the world of weight loss. The many benefits of this diet have been proven …

Many people reach for carbs when they are feeling down, feel tired, or simply just want to make themselves feel better. But, as with all things, a little (or a lot) of something is not always better than none at all. Gluten-free is all the rage these days, and for …

Reflux disease is a painful disorder that affects a lot of people. In some cases, it can cause chest pain, nausea, and indigestion. As frustrating as it may be to deal with, reflux disease is not life-threatening. A low carb diet is the best way to lose weight and cure …

For the past year and a half, I’ve been on a low carb diet and have had no trouble staying full. Not only is a low carb diet great for losing weight, but it improves your overall health and well-being. However, for you, this might not be the case. There …

This post details how (Keto) or low carb diets (LCD) work for some people, and their origins, and why some people might need to modify their diet. (LCD) refers to a dietary approach that forces the body to burn fat, rather than carbohydrates, for energy. While not always necessary, (Keto) …

Fasting and re-feeding syndrome has received an increasing amount of attention in medical literature over the last decade, and is more often now referred to as refeeding syndrome, after the initial observation of this phenomenon by David Katan in the early 1980s. The syndrome was initially described in patients who …

The Keto Challenge is our way of helping you get started on a keto diet. The plan is designed to be easy to follow, while also being effective. It is our goal to help you learn all you need to know for a successful keto diet. Well, it’s been two …