Is It Keto? Hidden Sugar In Your Food

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You would be amazed at where you will find hidden sugar in your food. My mother called with a simple request. “Tell your father he’s eating too many baked beans. I told him they’re loaded with sugar but he won’t listen.” Dad, a type 2 diabetic,  unhappily gets on the phone and I ask him about the type of beans … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Signs of Ketosis, Ketosis Strips and Meters

The ultimate guide to signs of ketosis, keto test strips and meters

Following a keto diet can help you lose weight and improve your health. When followed correctly, this diet will increase ketone levels, produced by the breakdown of fat that is being used to fuel the body, in your blood. This is one reason why people are always watching for signs of ketosis and trying to determine if they are in … Read more

Everything You Wanted To Know About Carbs While On A Low Carb Or Keto Diet

Confused about carbs? Want to follow the keto diet? Learn all about #carbs here.

  I think at this point most people have heard of the keto or low carb diet. The main idea behind this way of eating is to reduce the number of carbohydrates you eat in order to switch the body over from using glucose (obtained from carbs) to using ketones (obtained from fat). The benefits of using ketones to fuel … Read more

Can The Keto Diet Help With Chronic Pain?

Can the keto diet help with chronic pain?

Did you know that the keto diet can help with chronic pain? Maybe you’ve started having some aches and pains that just won’t go away and your doctor has told you that losing a little weight might help. Or perhaps you have been living with daily chronic pain for a long time. Imagine how great it would feel to no … Read more