Does an extra layer of fat keep your body warmer?

Athletes who swim long distances in open water often lubricate their bodies with (animal) fat as insulation. In order to protect their body against the low temperature of the water while swimming. But their own body fat also helps them to stay warm. Scientific research has also shown that swimmers with a higher body mass […]

Mythbuster: The keto diet increases your cholesterol

Cholesterol consists of HDL and LDL and is an important building block for your cells. HDL is also referred to as the ‘good’ cholesterol because it collects all unused cholesterol from your body and transports it to the liver where it is broken down. So it cleans your veins, including the remaining LDL particles. LDL […]

Measuring ketones: What are the options and how do I measure?

When following a ketogenic diet, you’ll want to check that you’re in ketosis, the state when your body burns fat instead of glucose. When your body produces ketones, they’re found in your blood, in your urine and your breath. Checking the levels gives you the information that your keto diet is working and will motivate […]

Keto flu: what is it? What are the symptoms and how to get over it

You learned about the health and weight loss benefits of the keto diet and are looking forward to getting started. But you might also have heard about the so-called “keto flu”.This usually occurs when you are a few days into your new ketogenic eating plan. You find yourself feeling under the weather, your head is […]

Keto and doing sports: the full guide to working out on a keto diet

Exercising is a great way to enhance your wellbeing and health, and a Keto diet a great way to lose weight and can bring other health benefits. But you are worried whether a Ketogenic diet will affect your performance of your favourite sport. A keto diet will alter how your body obtain energy because carbohydrates […]

Better sports performance while on keto: what are your options?

The keto diet has become increasingly popular over the past few years. In the past, a ketogenic diet has been recommended to treat conditions such as diabetes and epilepsy. But now, it’s becoming clear that ketosis has a positive effect on weight loss, mental health and athletic performance. While diets for athletes more commonly emphasise […]