The Keto Flu: Your A-Z Guide to Why It Happens and How To Fix It
You're a week or two into the ketogenic diet.You're feeling great, losing weight, and making huge progress... And then you're hit with flu-like symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and brain fog.One KETO 30 Challenge participant described this in the KetoLogic Life Community as feeling "drained". Others complain of... Low energy Poor concentration Nausea Diarrhea Muscle cramps Headaches Insomnia Constipation This feeling is called the "keto flu," and it's one of the biggest reasons...
Keto Chips: The Best and Worst Options
Who doesn't love chips? (Or crisps, if you're from the other side of the pond.)They're crunchy, salty, satisfying, and easy to eat on the go.Unfortunately, though, most chip options are a no-go on a low-carb diet like keto. In fact, the chip brands we all know are some of the unhealthiest foods you could possibly imagine (keep reading to learn more).But don't worry: there is such a thing as keto...
The 10 Most Common Mistakes on the Keto Diet
Feel like you’re giving the keto diet your all but still not seeing the results you desire? We get it… You’re counting macros, measuring ketones, working out, but still not losing weight.Or maybe you did lose weight initially on keto, but you've plateaued.Here are the top mistakes people make when starting the ketogenic diet and potential reasons you may be seeing less than stellar results. 10 Common Keto Diet Mistakes...
Your Keto Alcohol Guide: Drinking on Keto Without the Sabotage
If we were to say new keto-ers that they could never have another drink so long as they're following a ketogenic diet, that would be unrealistic and unsustainable. We're all about making the ketogenic diet super easy to follow, and part of that is making it easy to stick to so it can become a lifestyle rather than a yo-yo diet.So instead, we give them the tools to succeed with keto alcohol....
Keto Plateau: Conquering Weight Loss Stalls on Low-Carb Diets
People are adopting the keto lifestyle for many reasons, but one of the most common reasons is weight loss.But often, new keto-ers will start off with a bang. They'll have great early success with their scales. They'll lose 4 pounds, 6 pounds, maybe 8 or 10 within the first couple of weeks.Their pants will feel looser. They notice a difference in energy levels and appearance. Things are going well. But...
Fact or Fiction: Does Eating Fat Make You Fat?
Of course eating fat makes us fat, right? Not so fast. The answer is actually a bit counterintuitive, but not too difficult to parse out. We don’t feed our livestock butter or lard when we want them to quickly reach market weight. Instead, we fatten up our farm animals — pigs, chickens, cattle, and even fish — on grains like corn and soy. So then, it’s reasonable to ask, why...
The Keto Food Pyramid: Debunking the Top 4 Myths to Set You Up for Success
By Molly Devine, RD, LDNThe ketogenic diet is all the rage right now, and rightfully so, due to the many health benefits associated with this way of eating. Eating a low-carb (5%), moderate-protein (20%), and high-fat (75%) diet has helped many people lose weight, feel more energized, and improve health markers (such as lowered blood glucose, improved cholesterol, and lowered blood pressure) [1, 2, 3]. The downside of keto's growing popularity...
Top 10 Things to Know Before Starting the Keto Diet
Thinking about giving the ketogenic diet a try? People are using it not only to lose weight, but to feel more energized, sleep better, and improve their mental focus. It’s not hype. The keto diet is a top health trend because it works. But before you go all in, here are the top 10 things you should know.1. Keto is more than a diet. It’s a way of eating (WOE)....
