Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are pretty cool. They’re an unassuming, odorless, transparent liquid at room temperature, but they pack a serious health kick when incorporated into your diet.Initially used to treat epilepsy (read: good for your brain) [1], they are now being cited for promoting weight loss [2], increased energy [3], mental focus [4], and a host of other health benefits ranging from improved cholesterol levels [5] to gut health [6]. And this isn’t just our...

The ketogenic diet is one of the hottest diet trends right now.It’s being hailed as a way of eating for sustainable weight loss and improvements in physical and mental health. Research shows the keto diet may also be beneficial to patients with diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease [1, 8, 9].But it has its share of critics as well. The keto diet is sometimes referred to as “the bacon and butter...

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...

Whether you’re new to keto or a veteran, putting together your keto shopping list can be a challenge. We’ve made this easier by creating the Master Keto Food List. It lists 100+ keto foods so you can reduce your lap time at the grocery store. Beware, this article is long because it covers so much. Here's what's covered: Do I Really Need a Keto Food List? Use the list if you:...

Don't kid yourself... almost all of the canned meal plans fail. That’s because they don’t take into account personal dietary needs, lifestyles, or preferences. They just prescribe one meal plan for the masses. But that’s not how we work. Instead, we’ve designed the perfect keto menu diet template. It has the right balance of our food suggestions and, more importantly, yours. It’s fully customizable, can adapt to your lifestyle, and is the...

Ketosis is when your body breaks down fat for energy. Burning fat leans out the body while preserving muscle mass. This is probably why so many professional athletes are increasingly going ketogenic.But ketosis is good for a lot more than simply looks or sports performance. The same reason it leans you out (lower blood sugar) also makes it preventative of major diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and many cancers. “Many...

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...

Get ready to experience the fat-torching benefits of a ketogenic diet. Whether you're starting your keto journey or getting ready for the KETO 30 Challenge, pretty much everything you need to whip up one of our delicious-tasting KetoLogic recipes is on this shopping list:   The easiest way to grocery shop for healthy foods is usually to hit the perimeter of the store. The keto diet is extremely flexible in terms...