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NewsSeptember 21 2018, by , medical review by 31

Yogurt: A sugar trap!...or a healthy choice?

We are often told that yogurt is healthy, filled with probiotics, vitamins and minerals. But what kind of yogurt are we talking about?

NewsSeptember 20 2018, by , medical content by 10

"Is there a risk of bleeding on keto?"

Is it possible to start bleeding even if you’re in menopause if you start a ketogenic diet? What could a sudden heavy bleeding be about?

Meal planSeptember 20 2018, by , medical review by 1

This week’s meal plan: fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes

This week’s low-carb meal plan is based on vegetarian, fish and seafood dishes, with no meat or poultry.

RecipeSeptember 19 2018, recipe by , nutritional review by 41

Keto chocolate macadamia nut fat bombs

Macadamia nuts are arguably one of the most ketogenic nuts. The only thing that could possibly make them better is — you guessed it — dark…

NewsSeptember 18 2018, by , medical review by 4

What to do instead of counting calories?

A while ago, Dr. Andreas met Dr. Jason Fung to discuss calorie counting. Is it the best way to lose weight or is it more complicated than the theory…

NewsSeptember 17 2018, by 8

Fat: The Documentary – official trailer

“People say believe half of what you see, son, and none of what you hear.” Marvin Gaye, I Heard it Through the Grapevine I love that song lyric.

RecipeSeptember 17 2018, recipe by , nutritional review by 14

Parmesan-crusted salmon bake with asparagus

This oven-baked low carb goodness is everything you want a quick and hearty lunch or dinner to be. Moist and flaky salmon with a delicious Parmesan…

Recipe collectionSeptember 16 2018, by

Low-carb and keto recipes to welcome fall

Fall is just around the corner and it’s time to get cozy, dust off the slow-cooker and start planning around the rich seasonal produces.

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How Cindy lost 70 pounds on keto, and helped transform the health of her family

In this interview from the Low Carb Cruise, Cindy Miller shares her health journey. This is Cindy’s own words: I am a RN who comes from an obese…

NewsSeptember 14 2018, by , medical review by 12

Britain's NHS to fight diabetes with very low-calorie liquid diet

As rates of type 2 diabetes soar, and the disease affects younger and younger patients, British doctors will begin a staged rollout of a trial…

NewsSeptember 14 2018, by , medical content by 4

'Can I have cheat days on keto?'

Are cheat meals acceptable on a keto diet? Can you be a sugar addict even if you’ve lost weight? Can you eat carbs without coming out of ketosis?

GuideSeptember 13 2018, by , medical review by 9

The obesity epidemic

I grew up in Toronto, Canada in the early 1970s. My younger self would have been utterly shocked that today, obesity has become a rising, unstoppable…

Success storySeptember 13 2018, by , medical review by 25

The keto diet: "My body moves and feels better than it did 20 years ago"

Mary had tried everything to lose weight but nothing would last. She went from binge eating to counting calories for decades.

RecipeSeptember 12 2018, recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by 28

BLTA lettuce wraps

Vine-ripened tomato, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy mayo come together to create the perfect keto spin on a classic sandwich!

RecipeSeptember 11 2018, recipe & photo by , nutritional review by 9

Quick and easy capicola egg cups

Weekday mornings can be pretty hectic, so here's a delicious and healthy lifehack to save the day. Prepare these keto egg cups on Sunday night to have…

NewsSeptember 9 2018, by , medical review by

The difficulties of diagnosing PCOS - PCOS 4

Making the diagnosis of PCOS in adolescents is particularly tricky. When girls first begin to menstruate (called menarche), cycles are commonly…

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