Processed foods labeled as “healthy” are at an all time high. As the ketogenic lifestyle increases in popularity, companies have caught onto trends by labeling products “keto friendly” despite their artificial ingredients and hidden sugars. For those attempting to live a healthy lifestyle, these products can derail weight loss progress and stall health goals. CarbohydrateContinue reading “Food Labels Are Misleading: Why Ingredients Matter”
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Berries: The Superior Fruits for Weight loss
In general, fruits are known to be an important part of eating a healthy and balanced meal plan. Fruits are packed with nutrients and are high in fiber. However, most keto meal plans reduce fruit intake due to their high amounts of sugar despite its simple carbohydrate status. The good news is that not onlyContinue reading “Berries: The Superior Fruits for Weight loss”
Is Keto Sustainable?
Recently, I’ve had a newfound fun yet devoting habit of creating and watching TikTok videos. Many nutritionists, physicians, and health coaches speak out against the ketogenic lifestyle claiming that it is unsustainable. At first, I would find myself in the comments telling all that I disagree with the sentiment. However, it would turn into aContinue reading “Is Keto Sustainable?”
A Plant-Based Approach to Keto
Keto originated back in the 1920s, as a treatment for children with epilepsy. Reducing carbohydrates denied the brain’s seizure activity of glucose, which reduced the amount of seizures, and the patients lost weight as a result of the treatment. Keto now has become the most popular searched trend in regards to meal planning and weightContinue reading “A Plant-Based Approach to Keto”
The Top 5 Hidden Sugar Offenders
When you think of sugars, most people think of birthday cake, ice cream, and candy! Many don’t realize that carbohydrates are actually digested and broken down into sugars prior to entering the bloodstream. Eating foods high in carbohydrates is almost synonymous to foods high in sugar. Research studies show that excess sugar increases your riskContinue reading “The Top 5 Hidden Sugar Offenders”