In the low-carb community, the concept of gluconeogenesis (GNG) has become quite controversial. First of all, let’s talk about terminology: … [Read more...]
The Keto Ice Cream Scoop Takes Keto Dessert to the Next Level
Editor's note/ disclaimer: Carrie Brown and I are both affiliated with Ketovangelist. Obviously. However, I write this review under my own power, and … [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...]
Keto Disaster Prep 101
Living in the Southeastern United States puts one at yearly risk for some sort of natural disaster. We have sink holes, coastal floods, tropical … [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...]
The Great Meat Experiment, Part 3
Wednesday marked my final day of my three weeks as a carnivorous ketonian (click to read about weeks one and two), and I wanted to check in one last … [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...]
The Great Meat Experiment, part 1
I've never been a big fan of vegetables. Yes, I eat them, but it's always been more because I thought I was supposed to and not out of any particular … [Read more...]
Every Body is Different
I wanted to take some time today to kind-of piggyback off of Rekka's recent post, Learn the Science, Not the Rules. This is an important point, … [Read more...]