When following a ketogenic diet, you may need to avoid high-carb legumes and legume-based dishes like red bean rice, lentil soup, refried beans, and falafel. However, there are low-carb legume options and substitutes that allow you to enjoy your favorite meals while staying committed to keto or low-carb eating. What Are Legumes? Legumes are the…
Keto diets may offer women approaching menopause relief from symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain and other challenges associated with the menopausal transition. Although research exists specifically regarding Keto and menopause there is limited data regarding its efficacy; nevertheless there are a few insights worth keeping in mind. Understanding Menopause Menopause occurs…
About 50% of men experience male pattern baldness by age 50. It’s usually not a sign of illness, but it can be frustrating nonetheless. Men often joke about hair loss. (When I told my barber to cut my hair, he asked, “which one?”) But inside, we might be anxious about going bald. That’s why men…
Hey everyone! Today, I’m excited to share an inspiring story about Salem, who transformed his life with the ketogenic diet. Salem wasn’t feeling great mentally and knew he needed to make a change. After some research, he discovered the ketogenic diet. Though doubtful at first, he decided to give it a try. Salem’s Story Salem’s…
No one achieves success in life without some help, and succeeding on Keto is no different. Carb Manager offers more than just a little help as you work toward your wellness goals. It’s a macro calculator, digital companion, and supportive community with all the tools you need to succeed. This beginner’s guide to Keto will…
Many women adopt the Keto diet to lose weight, enhance well-being, and boost overall health. The diet has proven effective for numerous women, as seen in news stories, scientific publications, and the Carb Manager community. Men also benefit from the Keto diet. However, there are some differences in how men and women respond to low-carb…
One of the main concerns about the Keto diet is that high-fat diets are bad for your heart. People worry that all that fat will clog your arteries and accelerate heart disease. But that’s not how heart disease works. Fat doesn’t—and can’t—“clog” your arteries. While the type of fat you eat can affect your heart…
Hey friends! Today, let’s dive into a question many people grapple with: measuring ketone levels. Is it truly necessary? Do different testing methods make a difference? Let’s find out! Do You Really Need to Test Ketones? First, the good news: If you’re following a well-designed keto diet, you typically don’t need to check ketone levels….
Hey everyone! Let’s dive into something really intriguing that Dr. Benjamin Bikman talked about at the Low Carb Denver 2019 conference. He explored whether ketones can give us a metabolic advantage. He explained how mitochondria—the “energy factories” in our cells—can use nutrient energy in two different ways: one is super efficient, and the other is…
Today I want to share an amazing tale about how keto diet has transformed lives beyond weight loss – from resilience, hope, and unexpected paths life can take – let’s dive right in! Tom’s Journey from Obesity to Health Tom is an example of transformation. At age 59, he was obese with high blood pressure,…