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…
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 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…
The DASH diet—short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension—is often hailed as a healthy eating plan. It’s traditionally a low-fat diet, heavy on fruits, vegetables, and low-fat (ugh) dairy products. But here’s something interesting: a new study tested a higher-fat version of the DASH diet, including full-fat dairy products. More fat, fewer carbs. And guess…