low carb

low-carb diet pubmed:Why low carb can help you lose weight

Carbohydrates are one of the three main nutrients in food, primarily providing energy for your body. A low-carb diet, as the name suggests, contains very few carbohydrates, which are mainly found in sugary and starchy foods. Instead, it offers adequate protein and more fat than a low-fat diet. The popular keto diet is the strictest…

how to calculate a low-carb diet

How to Calculate Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs for a Low-Carb Diet

Key Takeaways Why Track Net Carbs? Dietary fiber doesn’t spike blood sugar or insulin like other carbs. Studies show limiting carbs benefits those with diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity—but fiber itself supports gut health and satiety. By focusing on net carbs, you can enjoy high-fiber, low-net-carb foods like: Why Track Total Carbs? For processed foods, total carbs are…

Lantus

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes: Success Stories

Can insulin dependence for 26 years be reversed?Conventional wisdom says no—but Barb Mynott’s story proves otherwise. Barb Mynott’s Journey Greetings from India!My story mirrors Bernard’s almost exactly! After 26 years of insulin dependence—injecting 170 units of Lantus daily, swallowing handfuls of metformin, and managing medications for coronary artery disease and other conditions—I was drowning in a storm of…

weight loss

8 Simple Weight Loss Hacks (No Diet or Exercise Needed!)

Everyone knows weight loss matters, but small tweaks to your routine can make a big difference—even without changing your diet or workout plan. Here are my top 8 science-backed tips to shed pounds effortlessly: Hack #8: Eat in the Right Order When ravenous, we crave calorie-dense foods like pasta, bread, or fries. Trick your brain…

Right Fats

How To Get Enough of the Right Fats On Keto (And Avoid the Bad Ones)

Eating Keto means getting most of your calories from fat. This scares some people. Isn’t fat bad for you? Doesn’t it clog your arteries? That’s what we’ve been led to believe. Saturated fat, in particular, has been demonized since the 1950s based on population research. This research has largely been debunked, but the anti-fat sentiment…

Muscle

The Ultimate Guide to Building Muscle on Keto

The Secret to Building Muscle on Keto Building muscle while following a ketogenic diet isn’t a mystery. Just ensure adequate protein intake, consume enough calories, and engage in strength training. If your regimen checks these boxes, you’ll be well-positioned for muscle growth on Keto, and more importantly, for a longer, healthier life. Why Build Muscle?…

Making Low Carb Work for Dietary Diversity

Multicultural Keto: Making Low Carb Work for Dietary Diversity

Bunless burgers, mashed cauliflower, everything bagel-flavored items – all keto foods that can be delicious but aren’t typical fare (and will likely draw strange looks from family). For many outside Western culture, this is common when switching to keto. While keto’s popularity has grown, most online info and recipes target Western audiences. But keto can…