Category: Low Carb Diet

Everything you ever wanted to know about a low carb diet.  The doctors have compiled an extensive collection of “how-to” in order to take the guesswork out of beginning your own low carb journey.

SCFAs SUPPRESS HUNGER – Here’s How To Get Your Body To Make Them

Video | What are SCFAs | How SCFAs Suppress Hunger | Is Fiber Needed? | Foods That Make SCFAs

Short-chain fatty acids, abbreviated SCFAs, promote satiety and reduce your appetite. 

You don’t get them directly from your diet, but your body makes them from certain foods, and truly, the more, the better because hunger satisfaction is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the benefits these small molecules have on your metabolism. 

In this blog post, I explain short-chain fatty acids, how they suppress hunger, and how to get more of them working for you. I’ll even touch on gorillas, explaining how these tiny molecules help gorillas get so big. 

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The Grapefruit Diet Revisited and Revised – IT WORKS…With These 2 Tweaks

Video | What is The Grapefruit Diet? | Original Diet: Sample Menu | The “Magic” of Grapefruit | Revised Diet: Sample Menu | Takeaway

The Grapefruit Diet. Remember that one? It has been around for decades, and most would simply write it off as just another Hollywood diet that, at its best, is a short-term fix and, at its worst, is a harmful approach to weight loss. 

But unlike similar diet fads that highlight a specific food in their name, the Grapefruit Diet allows you to eat more than just grapefruit.

In fact, despite an obvious flaw in its design, at its core, it is a low-carb, high-protein diet. 

In this blog post, I share what you could eat on the original grapefruit diet and show you how, with just two tweaks, this fad from the past can become a well-formulated diet. 

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Burn Fat NOT Carbs – Signs You’re Becoming Fat Adapted

Video | Reduced Carb Cravings | Stable Energy | Reduced Hunger | Easier Fat Loss | Decreased HbA1c | Stable Moods | Presence of Ketones | Takeaway

There are two main fuels your body runs on: carbohydrates and fat. 

Carbohydrates are an easy fuel source, and all of your cells can utilize the glucose that comes from them. But carbs burn up quickly and are only stored in small amounts. If you are carb-adapted, meaning carbs are the primary fuel your body runs on, energy doesn’t last long, and hunger and cravings become a regular occurrence because your body is asking for more fuel. 

When you reduce that easy fuel source, your body is forced to draw energy from body fat storage or utilize dietary fats for energy. There are many perks that come from reaching this fat-adapted state, and anyone can get there by changing their food choices and eating schedule. But how do you know you’re on your way? This blog post shares seven signs you are becoming fat-adapted. 

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How Keto Does What GLP-1 Promises [Keto vs. Ozempic]

Video | How GLP-1 Works | How to Boost GLP-1 Naturally | Using Food to Enhance GLP-1 Diet Approaches

A few months ago, I wrote a blog post on Ozempic, which is a GLP-1 agonist intended for blood sugar control with the often desired side effect of weight loss. 

However, these drugs also have undesired side effects, and while the comments I received were not all against the drug.

“I’ve been on Ozempic for 8 months, and it’s a godsend for both me and my husband.” 

I was shocked by how many people shared problems.

One viewer had this to say after trying a semaglutide, which is a GLP-1 agonist: 

“I tried semaglutide and ended up in bed for five days with a huge headache, nausea, throwing up, and stomach pain. I will never take it again.”

Another viewer commented about muscle loss.

“Ozempic also causes muscle loss. I atrophied a lot when using it”

And another commenter had this to say: 

“I did try Ozempic. There is a side effect that isn’t talked about much – suicidal ideation. It was terrifying, and I immediately stopped the drug.”

Ozempic is expensive, requires weekly shots, and, as you can see, comes with unpleasant and even scary side effects. There is an alternative that can leave you feeling better, not worse, and all you need to do to make it work is shop for different foods at the grocery store. In this blog post, I share how keto does what GLP-1 agonists promise. 

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Low-Carb Pizza Casserole to Pasta Pizza Casserole – Family Solution

Video | Jump to Recipe | Pizza Casserole | Fajitas | Tacos | Chili | Burgers

You love eating low-carb, and it is working for you as far as weight loss, blood sugar control, and mental clarity, but you cannot get your family members to adopt your new lifestyle. 

It is a common challenge, and the last thing you want to do is cook two dinners every night. This blog post gives you an easy-to-cook recipe to meet your low-carb needs and your family’s higher-carb requests.

And, if you like this recipe, read on for four more meal ideas that can be converted from low-carb-friendly to family-friendly in one step. 

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Carnivore, Ketovore, Keto, Low-Carb – Carb Limits and Food Lists

Video | Water Weight | Comparing Carb Limits | Carnivore Foods | Ketovore Foods | Keto Foods | Low-Carb Foods

To maintain a healthy weight, the Food and Drug Administration recommends eating 275 grams of carbs a day. For some people, that amount of carbs in a 2,000-calorie diet works. But if it doesn’t work for you, you may consider following a diet lower in carbohydrates. 

This blog post shares four options: Carnivore, Ketovore, Keto, and Low-Carb. I’ll let you know what makes them different and provide food lists for each level. 

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Must I Be Keto Forever? (aka Can I Start Eating Carbs Again?) 

Video | Ketones | Continue Losing Weight | Maintain Weight

Most of us have changed our diets at one time or another. Over the past years, the ketogenic diet has risen in popularity because it works for fat loss, produces energy-rich ketones, and offers many enjoyable and easy-to-prepare food choices. 

But a keto diet cuts out some fun foods, like certain fruits, potatoes, and bread, and special treats like birthday cake. This leads many people to ask, “Can I ever go back to eating carbs?” This blog post explores when it is right and not right to step back from your keto diet. 

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