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...]
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...]
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...]
The Great Meat Experiment, Part 2
Last week, I wrote about my first week of my little n=1 experiment. In a nutshell, I spent the week enjoying a carnivorous keto lifestyle. I've gotten … [Read more...]
Learn the Science, Not the Rules
Keto isn’t about the rules. It’s about improving the way your body functions. Let me elaborate. My first effort when someone asks me about keto is … [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...]