Even if you’re eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods, it’s difficult to know exactly how much of each vitamin and mineral you’re getting… Work with a doctor or nutrition professional to assess whether there are specific nutrients you’re deficient in and which supplements would be best for you. Supplements: yay or nay? Walk through the […]

I hate to spoil the party, but ketosis is a metabolic state. It’s not a food or supplement. Food and pills are not ketogenic. Your body is ketogenic—it generates ketones. And your body generates ketones when one main thing happens: you metabolize fat at a high rate. “Instant ketosis!” “Maximum fat burning!” “Boost energy and […]

The two main things that cause diarrhea on keto are MCT oil and sugar alcohols. Both of these are notorious for causing loose stools.  Keto diets are great for weight loss, reversing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and more. So what should you do if you’re getting a ton of benefits from eating […]

In the endless diet wars, one tends to garner a huge amount of attention: the Mediterranean diet. But what if you’ve radically improved your health by following a ketogenic diet? Should you consider abandoning keto and adopting this other, much-celebrated way of eating? What is the “Mediterranean Diet?” Celebrated though it may be, the Mediterranean […]

Your keto doesn’t need to be radically different from the way your husband, brother, father, son, or male acquaintance does keto. Don’t be afraid to eat a substantial amount of protein, and try not to turn your meals into calculus homework. We often hear about men losing weight more quickly and easily than women. Does […]

There are so many different ways of eating these days, you can find one for every letter of the alphabet: Atkins, Blue Zones, calorie counting, the DASH diet… But today, let’s look at three approaches to nutrition that are the most relevant to people interested in cutting carbs: paleo, Atkins, and keto. How are these […]

Have well-meaning friends and family tried to warn you against trying a keto diet? Have they said something about keto being a fad or a crash diet? Even if you’ve already been eating this way for a while and lost weight, or been able to reduce some of your medications? Is it possible that a […]

When you follow a keto diet, being healthy and feeling your best isn’t only about protein, fat, and carbs—making sure you get enough electrolytes is critical. This helps with energy levels, avoiding “keto flu,” and making sure your body has what it needs for proper neurological function, healthy blood pressure, muscle function, and more. (Check […]

It’s probably easier to make a list of what these critical minerals don’t do, because they are essential for healthy functioning of every cell. And considering that your body is really just a well-organized collection of trillions of cells, when your cells don’t function properly, then you don’t function properly! If you follow a very-low-carb […]

If you’ve been following a low-carb or keto diet for a while (or if you’ve thought about trying it), chances are a friend or family member has expressed concern about you doing a crash diet or following a crazy fad. Are these concerns valid? Are crash diets bad, and if so, is keto a crash […]

People who follow keto diets (and some other diets as well) often plan their meals based on “macros.” Following macros can help you decide what to eat and how much–but what are macros, anyway? And do you need to stick to specific macros in order to get the results you want? What’s the definition of […]

Alcohol may not be a health food, but it’s an important part of many people’s social lives and religious and cultural traditions. But what if you follow a keto diet? Can alcohol fit into this very low-carb way of eating? Fortunately, the answer is yes! Not being able to enjoy alcohol would be a deal […]

It’s no secret that keto diets are great for weight loss and improving a long list of health issues. But what about keto and mental health? Is this very low-carb, high-fat way of eating as good for the mind as it is for the body? The emerging field called “metabolic psychiatry” says yes: keto can […]

If you’ve been following a low-carb or keto diet for a while, you’ve probably been steering clear of the most obvious sources of sugar and starch since your very first days of lower carb eating. Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, cookies, cake, pastries, cereal, and all those other sweet and starchy foods have been off your […]

One of the most common complaints people have when meeting with a doctor or nutritionist is fatigue. A common refrain is, “I’m sick and tired of feeling sick and tired,” or “My get up and go got up and went!” These sayings might elicit a chuckle, but feeling tired and run down all the time […]

If you’ve been following a low-carb or ketogenic diet for a while, then you’re steering clear of high-carbohydrate foods. But have you ever asked yourself what exactly carbohydrates are? This might seem like a silly question, but as a nutritionist, I can tell you it’s not as obvious as you might think. So here’s a […]