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...]
Don’t Blame Keto for What the Carbs Did
I get it. You're making a big change in your life. You don't know exactly what to expect, so you pay attention to your body and how you feel and … [Read more...]
Against Fasting
After reading that headline, I'm sure I've got lots of eyeballs and attention! I want to start off by making myself perfectly clear: Neither I, nor … [Read more...]
Running on Empty
Imagine you're a pilot. You report to the airport, and make your way to your plane for a flight from L. A. to Hawaii. At some point, long after … [Read more...]
Just Eat Real Food
For those who are new in the keto community, our way of life seems to present many mental blocks and challenges. Some have a hard time getting over … [Read more...]
What’s the skinny on Coconut Oil?
Like many of you, I woke up this weekend to be greeted with a splashy headline from USA Today boldly declaring: Coconut oil isn't healthy. It's … [Read more...]
Keto in the news
Most in the low carb and keto community have heard of Professor Tim Noakes (our podcast with Professor Noakes can be found here). Noakes, a well-known … [Read more...]
Down with Magical Thinking
One thing that forever annoys me about the health and wellness community in general is the deluge of magical thinking that goes on. It can be … [Read more...]