The keto flame wars. They never really seem to end, do they? Last week, I broached the topic of how vitriolic we can get within our little keto … [Read more...]
Choosing Your Keto Method: Clearing Up the Confusion
It's no secret that there is often controversy within the Ketogenic community. It's unfortunate, but we seem to have divided ourselves into some … [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...]
Listening to Your Leptin
Everyone, meet Leptin. Leptin is your satiety (fullness) hormone that tells you when you’ve eaten enough. On a high-carb diet, such as the Standard … [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...]
Adventures in Autophagy: 127 Hours Fasted
Fasting is a very personal experience. Everyone will experience something different when they fast, and face different challenges. Also, everyone … [Read more...]
Break the Cycle
Carb addiction. Most of us have been there. I was addicted to sugar and carbs for several years. Sugar and carbs had a seductive hold on me, and it … [Read more...]
Coach’s Corner: Linda McFarland is just like you
Editor’s note: Each month we feature a column titled “Coach’s Corner” wherein we put the spotlight on our coaches so that you, dear reader, can get a … [Read more...]
Why am I still hungry?
For most, Ketogenic living feels a little like magic. Once they start eating keto and stick to it for a relatively short period of time, suddenly they … [Read more...]
Ingredients Matter
Convenience foods. Anyone who rolls keto-style probably has quite the love/ hate relationship with them. We live in a fast-paced, high … [Read more...]