Few things have been debated as much as “carbohydrates vs fat.” (more…)
A Look at Keto Research in 2017
The keto diet is extremely popular as a way to lose weight and improve overall health, with keto research strongly supporting these outcomes. Yet, despite that, ketosis is also a controversial approach. (more…)
Increasing Adiposity Consequence or Cause of Overeating?
Ninety years ago, an editorial in JAMA questioned the prevailing approach to obesity treatment: (more…)
Coconut Oil Is Still Fine — Not Great, But Fine
It’s no wonder people love coconut oil. It’s a fat that gets you less fat. It tastes delicious in that saturated-fatty kind of way, but without the stigma of butter. It smells delicious. It makes for a pretty good stir-fry. Also, it evokes the beach, and the whole “wellness” lifestyle — in which coconut oil plays a prominent role — pairs well with beach Instagrams.
The Science of Fat-Loss: Why a Calorie Isn’t Always a Calorie
Calorie counting can work, but it’s often based on pseudo-science. (more…)
Dr. David Ludwig clears up carbohydrate confusion
When our country embraced low-fat diets, we also unwittingly committed ourselves to carbohydrates. As nutrition research has advanced, however, we’ve learned that healthy fats are an important part of a well-balanced diet, and that carbohydrate quality is crucial to health. (more…)
Low carbohydrate diets should be considered for diabetes management
Following a reduced carbohydrate diet can help to lower blood glucose levels, providing a safe and effective strategy for managing diabetes, new research by London Metropolitan University suggests.
Cholesterol levels improve with weight loss, healthy fat-rich diet
A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine study finds that weight loss programs that provide healthy fats, such as olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, or a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet have similar impacts on pound-shedding. (more…)
The fat-fueled brain: unnatural or advantageous? – Scientific American Blog Network
Disclaimer: First things first. Please note that I am in no way endorsing nutritional ketosis as a supplement to, or a replacement for medication.
Source: The fat-fueled brain: unnatural or advantageous? – Scientific American Blog Network
You can read more on this site: BRAIN, LIVIN’ ON KETONES – A MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE LOOK AT THE KETOGENIC DIET
Low Carb Diets: Key Biomarkers to Monitor
The concern for safety is a common theme in diets that reduce dietary carbohydrate intake. (more…)
