How to boost your immune system
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by Karen
10M ago
This is not a keto-specific post, but with the COVID-19 virus spreading rapidly in the United States, immune health is something we all need to be thinking about. I’ve read estimates that 50-70% of the global population is expected to be infected with coronavirus within the next 12-18 months, which is how long it could take to develop and test a vaccine. Social distancing measures will help slow it down — which is important so that hospitals don’t get overwhelmed — but won’t completely contain it. We’re past that point and this thing spreads fast. It’s crucial to stay healthy as the virus spre ..read more
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10 things to know before starting keto
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by Karen
10M ago
Adjusting to a keto diet takes some effort and commitment, but it’s worth it. Once you become used to burning fat for energy (AKA fat adapted), you’ll be amazed at all the benefits keto has to offer: You will likely lose weight, you won’t feel hungry all the time, and you’ll have more energy. Your mood may be more stable, and you’ll have fewer emotional ups and downs. You may notice improvements in your skin or your sinus health. Keto is likely vastly different from the way you’re used to eating, so it can be confusing at first. It’s important to go into it with realistic expectations and be p ..read more
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Keto and intermittent fasting: What’s the deal?
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by Karen
10M ago
Spend any amount of time in keto Facebook groups or following keto Instagram accounts and you’re bound to see people posting about intermittent fasting (IF). Fasting and keto seem to go hand in hand. Why? What’s the deal with fasting? How do you do it properly? And is it really good for you? I always have to laugh when people say that fasting is unnecessary or dangerous or even some trendy new fad diet. Fasting has literally been around since the beginning of time. Except our ancestors probably called it something like “well, I didn’t catch anything for dinner tonight, so I guess we’re just ea ..read more
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4 things you don’t have to do on keto
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by Karen
10M ago
Getting started on keto can be confusing. There’s a lot to learn, and it’s likely very different from how you currently eat (and how we’ve been told to eat for decades). That’s why I always tell people to keep it simple at first. Choose a few simple low-carb, high-fat meals that work for you and rotate through them while you get adapted. You don’t have to do fancy keto copycat recipes, unless that’s your thing. (It’s not mine, and it’s not necessary for success with keto.) You also don’t have to do all the things that it may seem like everyone else is doing. There are lots of different ways yo ..read more
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Low-carb travel tips
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by Karen
10M ago
Do you travel often? It can be difficult to find healthy meals when you’re on the go, particularly if you’re traveling for work and find yourself in the middle of rural Kansas where your only options are fast food and gas stations. Admittedly, I have failed miserably at trying to eat keto while traveling (see exhibit A). But that was in large part because I was in vacation mode and disinclined to pass up the sangria and fresh plantain chips whilst dining in Costa Rica. If you’re traveling for work, and it’s a regular part of your routine, it’s important to stick to a regular healthy diet as mu ..read more
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The 3 things you need in every meal
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by Karen
10M ago
Way back when I first became interested in nutrition, I learned something that immediately changed the way I ate, and has informed my diet ever since. I don’t remember exactly where I learned this, but I think it may have been from Frank Lipman, an integrative physician I have been following for many years. What I learned is this: There are 3 things you should include in every meal. Can you guess what they are? (Hint: carbohydrate is not one of them.) Healthy fats Protein Phytonutrients (plant compounds) I’ve been eating this way for years — well before I ever went ketogenic — and this is ho ..read more
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Why you should stop weighing yourself
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by Karen
10M ago
Keto is commonly used for weight loss, and for good reason. Done correctly, it can be a very successful weight-loss approach. It’s definitely what I recommend if you’re struggling with your weight and have had difficulty losing weight or keeping it off in the past. (My goals with keto were not weight-related, but I lost 20 pounds effortlessly and am now comfortably fitting into clothes that I had come close to getting rid of because they were too tight.) Weight loss on keto That said, like any other diet, keto is not a magic pill. Losing weight takes time — you didn’t gain all the weight overn ..read more
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Keto diet breakfast options if you don’t like eggs
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by Karen
10M ago
This is probably the #1 question I hear about keto: What do you eat for breakfast if you don’t like eggs, or you’re just sick of eggs, or you’re allergic to eggs? Good news: There are plenty of keto diet breakfast options that don’t include eggs. But before we get into them, I’d like to address a few points: Eggs are considered a classic keto food, but you don’t “have” to eat eggs if you don’t want to. You don’t have to eat anything you don’t like or that doesn’t work with your body. Eggs are also a common cause of gastrointestinal distress, so if you’re having digestive issues on keto, you m ..read more
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Should you eat cheese on keto?
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by Karen
10M ago
When I was first starting out on my ketogenic diet, one of the things I noticed was that a lot of keto blogs relied heavily on cheese in their recipes. It makes sense: cheese is low in carbs and high in fat, so it seems like the ideal keto food. But unfortunately, cheese and other dairy products aren’t as healthy as we’ve been led to believe. I ate a lot of cheese just to help me get through my keto adaptation phase, but now I’ve mostly eliminated it from my diet again. Whether you’re keto or not, I don’t recommend making cheese a major part of your diet. Here’s why. Dairy and inflammation Dai ..read more
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How to boost your immune system
Low Carb Soul - Low-carb, high-fat diet plan resources
by Karen
4y ago
This is not a keto-specific post, but with the COVID-19 virus spreading rapidly in the United States, immune health is something we all need to be thinking about. I’ve read estimates that 50-70% of the global population is expected to be infected with coronavirus within the next 12-18 months, which is how long it could take to develop and test a vaccine. Social distancing measures will help slow it down — which is important so that hospitals don’t get overwhelmed — but won’t completely contain it. We’re past that point and this thing spreads fast. It’s crucial to stay healthy as the virus spre ..read more
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