Addictions come in many forms. People are addicted to all kinds of things. Anything that gives you that feel good dopamine hit can potentially be addictive. And sugar checks that box. What do we know about Sugar Addiction and how can you free yourself from it? Sugar is a drug And although you don’t have […]
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Oxalate dumping is an unpleasant issue we hear about most often in the Carnivore circles but it can happen with fasting too, or even with the Ketogenic diet. Here I explain what it is and how to avoid oxalate dumping. Let’s focus on some tips to help you avoid it, or get through it if
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When we talk about fasting, we usually mean water fasting. In other words, no food. But there are other types of fasts. Fat fasting is one of them. Here’s a quick guide to fat fasting – what a fat fast is, who it might benefit, and how it works. What is a fat fast? A
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What are the potential benefits of fasting for your immune system? In the past, we’ve often taken the immune system for granted. It was just there, in the background, fighting off all the bad stuff so we didn’t become sick. But in recent years, we’ve become far more aware of how important a strong, healthy
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As great as the Ketogenic diet is for health and weight loss, it does have some challenges. One of those challenges is combating Keto Flu – simply put, the withdrawal symptoms from sugar and carbohydrates. What exactly is the Keto flu? Keto flu is not influenza, or flu as we know it. It’s called that
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We all know that fasting is a powerful tool for weight loss and longevity, but did you know that fasting is powerful for gut health as well? By practicing some form of Intermittent or Extended Fasting, we can reduce our body fat and prevent or even reverse metabolic disease. Gut health plays a huge role
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It’s always exciting when you start something new. Whether it’s a new project, or a new way of eating … or fasting. But once the novelty wears off, it’s hard to keep the momentum going. Especially when the challenges appear. Let’s talk about ways that you can stay motivated when you feel like giving up.
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Whether you’re fasting or sticking to a Keto/Low Carb lifestyle, most people have food cravings at some point. And often we beat ourselves up for it. We think that if only we had more self-control we wouldn’t be tempted. But the truth is, cravings (and giving in to them) is not about willpower or the
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Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body is no longer burning glucose for fuel. Instead, it uses ketones that the liver converts from fat. Ketones are much more efficient than glucose, and the body actually prefers them. You switch into ketosis when you cut your carb consumption down to a very low daily
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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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