Yet another in a long line of controversies, within the keto world, centers on the idea of "carb ups." Because the ketogenic diet is based upon the … [Read more...]
When Science Breaks Bad
Like many of you, I've been inundated with queries about all the recent "science" that purports to show various reasons why keto and the things we eat … [Read more...]
Don’t Chase the Bandwagon
Fads. They're pretty ubiquitous in the health and wellness community, and it's something I've discussed in this space many times before. Hack this, … [Read more...]
Musings of a Struggling Keto Mom
Keto and kids. I'm not sure if there is a more controversial subject in the community. It's also a topic I've written about before. If you happened … [Read more...]
Scale Obsession
OMG!! I weighed this morning and the scale hadn't moved, and then when I weighed this evening it WENT UP 3 LB!!! Why am I gaining weight? This … [Read more...]
The Ketogenic Plate
Anyone paying a moderate amount of attention has probably noticed a smidge of infighting in the Ketogenic community over something you wouldn't think … [Read more...]
Fast Food Facts
Fast food joints are the height of convenience. Quick, easy, and relatively cheap food is high on the lists of most busy, time-pressed food patrons … [Read more...]
Your Macros are Your Own
Various Ketovangelist authors have written multiple times about the fact that we are all different and our needs aren't identical. I've talked … [Read more...]
CICO Must Die
I admit it. I hate CICO. Passionately. Hate. It. You could even say I have a personal vendetta against it. CICO is an acronym for “Calories … [Read more...]
Keto and Micronutrients: Vitamin B3
This is part three of a series about keto and micronutrients, specifically discussing ways to implement essential vitamins and minerals into a … [Read more...]
Keto and Micronutrients: Vitamin B1
Most of us know what macronutrients are. In case you did not already know, macronutrients generally come in one of three ways: fats, proteins and … [Read more...]
Gluconeogenesis, Chocolate Cake, and the Straw Man Fallacy
In the low-carb community, the concept of gluconeogenesis (GNG) has become quite controversial. First of all, let’s talk about terminology: … [Read more...]