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GuideJune 25 2019, by , medical review by 30

Understanding HbA1c — the long-term blood sugar

Have you recently had an HbA1c blood test? It’s a common test that measures your long-term average blood sugar levels.

RecipeJune 24 2019, recipe & photo by , nutritional review by 13

This quick and easy low carb Asian inspired chicken recipe is not only incredibly flavorful, but it is also very versatile.

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Better health from fewer carbs, even without weight loss

Reducing carbohydrate intake may be more important than weight loss in improving metabolic health. This study offers hope to those who struggle to…

GuideJune 23 2019, by , medical review by 13

The diabetes diet: the best foods to control diabetes

What should you eat if you have diabetes? Fortunately, the answer is quite simple: eat foods that don’t raise your blood sugar a lot.

June 23 2019, by 2

Diet Doctor's policy on eating meat

Should you eat meat? Is eating meat good or bad for your health and for the environment, and is it good or bad from an ethical perspective?

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Jil traded low-fat diets for a high-fat diet

Jil had tried to lose weight for a long time and had been on low-fat diets without any success. She found the Diet Doctor site, and started a low-carb…

Success storyJune 21 2019, by , medical review by 10

From depression meds and diet pills to fasting and low-carb eating

Until I found keto in the summer of 2018, I had spent almost my whole life struggling with weight gain and loss.

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Contemplations on a ketogenic, meat-based diet and mental health

Despite the distress I experienced when I fell into my first episode of depression at the university, I feel immensely grateful in hindsight that it…

NewsJune 21 2019, by , medical review by 1

Can a cyclist with type 1 diabetes complete a 20-day ride while eating keto?

Like everyone else, people with type 1 diabetes get important health benefits from regular exercise.

NewsJune 20 2019, by , medical review by 12

Study: Gene helped humans adapt to higher-carb world — but 50% of us don't have it

Why is it that one person eating a high-carb meal will not have her blood sugar rise, and yet another person sees her blood sugar climb?

GuideJune 20 2019, by , medical review by 24

What you need to know about blood sugar

Testing your blood sugar can help you better identify what dietary patterns lower your blood sugar over time.

NewsJune 18 2019, by 14

NuSI study raises potential concerns about a keto diet

A new study from Kevin Hall, funded by NuSI, suggests that a ketogenic diet worsens lipid, inflammatory and glucose markers and thus may be a health…

RecipeJune 17 2019, recipe & photo by , nutritional review by 8

Crispy keto chicken thighs with lemon butter caper sauce

This quick and easy keto chicken thigh recipe has all the delicious flavors of a traditional chicken piccata, but instead of dredging thinly pounded…

GuideJune 16 2019, by , medical review by 14

Low carb and mental health: Getting started and managing medications

Are you suffering from a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Do you wonder if changing your diet might help?

Success storyJune 15 2019, by , medical content by 4

How Brian lost 140 lbs in 12 months

When Brian couldn’t even fit into his SUV anymore he knew he had to lose weight. He was feeling tired all the time, was on blood pressure meds, his…

Member columnJune 14 2019, by Oskar Boethius Lissheim2

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