Exogenous ketones are often marketed as a weight loss aid. The claim is that taking ketone supplements will magically get you into ketosis and help you lose weight. Ever heard the saying, “Too good to be true”? If losing weight was as simple as taking some ketones, everyone would be doing it. Here’s the full […]
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January is World Carnivore Month! To celebrate, let’s take a look at the differences between Keto and the Carnivore diet. Maybe you’re currently on Keto and trying to decide whether to try Carnivore. Or maybe you haven’t tried either yet and are wondering which one is better. Both lifestyles have tremendous health and weight loss
Christmas is a magical holiday! Time with friends and family, parties, gifts … and food. Lots and lots of food and treats. As wonderful as it is, it can also be challenging if you’re trying to stick to your Keto or Carnivore diet. That’s why we’ve put together this Keto Christmas Survival Guide, full of
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Auto what? Autophagy. Pronounced ah-tah-fuh-gee. If you’ve been in the fasting circles for any amount of time you’ve heard this funny sounding word. But you might still not understand exactly what it means. Let’s break it down (pun intended!). What is autophagy anyway? Ever had the urge to go through all your closets and drawers and
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Fasting is safe for the vast majority of healthy adults. But there are a few exceptions. In some situations, fasting is not recommended or requires medical approval beforehand. Sometimes Extended Fasting (EF) is not optimal but intermittent fasting (IF) works great. If you have any specific health conditions or concerns, you should always consult your doctor or
What is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting (IF) is a normal way of life where you have periods of fasting followed by periods of feasting (called a “window”). Simple! No counting calories or keeping track of macros. You eat, and then you don’t eat. Then repeat. Intermittent Fasting is based on the idea that what you eat is
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Extended fasting is a great way to get rid of unwanted body fat. Plus it offers tons of health benefits such as autophagy. While extended fasting is generally safe, breaking an extended fast requires reasonable precautions. Here’s what you need to know. What is an extended fast? How many days/hours? First things first. Let’s define
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Fasting is one of the best things you can do for your body. It brings multiple benefits for your health, fitness and overall well-being. But there are many myths associated with fasting that tend to scare people away. Let’s put some of those myths to rest! Fasting Myth #1: I will feel extremely hungry all
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What is fasting in Islam and why it is so important for Muslims? Fasting is a religious practice for Muslims, mandatory in the month of Ramadan and voluntary in other periods. After the daily five prayers, fasting is the most important foundation of Islam. In Islam, it means to abstain from food, water, smoke, and
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Pink Himalayan salt has a great reputation! Some of our customers ask why we don’t use it in our fasting supplements. We did look into this option when designing our Fasting Salts products. Here’s why we decided against using pink salt. Why is pink salt considered healthy? Many people feel it’s more healthy than other
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