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NewsSeptember 20 2019, by , medical review by 15

Fat-shaming firestorm: Is it motivating or bullying?

Have you seen the flurry of online debate about whether fat shaming helps or hinders individual motivation to battle obesity?

Member columnSeptember 20 2019, by 3

Zucchini bounty — and some tips for their versatile use

It’s that time of year again: I’m overflowing with zucchinis!

VideoSeptember 18 2019, by , medical review by 7

Are all calories the same?

Are all calories created equally – regardless of whether they come from a low-carb, low-fat or a vegan diet?

NewsSeptember 18 2019, by , medical review by 6

Two keto books are best-sellers in Quebec

Here’s a big bravo to Diet Doctor columnist and colleague Dr. Evelyne Bourdua-Roy. Her two French-language books about the keto diet, with medical…

NewsSeptember 17 2019, by 33

Has Diet Doctor changed its view on LDL Cholesterol?

Has Diet Doctor had an official position on LDL? While things change over time as new evidence emerges, I think our most consistent position has been…

VideoSeptember 16 2019, by , medical review by 60

A ketogenic diet with fewer vegetables

Could you be better off reducing your vegetable intake – or just skip it all together? And could ketosis be helpful for improving Alzheimer’s…

NewsSeptember 16 2019, by , medical review by 6

Study: Small cuts to carb loads can improve blood sugar

When you are trying to cut carbohydrates to improve your health, even a little bit can count. That’s what Japanese researchers demonstrated in a…

NewsSeptember 15 2019, by , medical content by

"Is it harder for me to lose weight because of PCOS?"

Is it harder for you to lose weight because of PCOS? Does PCOS-related hair growth reduce after weight loss?

Success storySeptember 14 2019, by , medical review by 7

"I started to feel like I was in my 20s again!"

In 2017 when Amy's weight reached its all-time high of 400 lbs (181 kg), she realized that she needed to make a change.

September 13 2019, by , medical review by 1

Metabolic flexibility, and what makes a diet work

What is metabolic flexibility and why does it matter when determining what an optimal diet is? Is a ketogenic diet optimal for most people?

RecipeSeptember 13 2019, recipe by , photo by Roos Mestdagh, nutritional review by 7

Meatballs in ginger-soy broth

A spicy ginger-soy broth gives a unique Asian touch to this excellent low carb meatball recipe. These delicious, tender turkey meatballs are ideal for…

VideoSeptember 11 2019, by , medical review by 2

The relationship between insulin and ketones

Dr. Benjamin Bikman explains how mitochondria – the power plants of the cells – can use nutrient energy in two different ways.

VideoSeptember 10 2019, by 76

Keto seed crackers

Here’s our second keto video recipe ever. It’s a crispy keto seed cracker with a nice nutty taste of sesame seeds.

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