We often hear that the ketogenic diet mimics the metabolic workings of fasting. It is true! And it is for this reason that it is very effective and easy to fast when you are keto-adapted. But your body’s reactions will be different for you if you are a fat burner (i.e. keto-friendly) or if you are […]
Everyone recognizes it, cold hands during the winter. Whatever you try, they just don’t seem to get warm. But how do cold hands arise and what can you do about it? Muscles Cold hands happen when the muscles of your blood vessels contract due to the cold. They close, as it were. As a result, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]