One of the things that everyone just "knows" these days seems to be that carbs are the enemy. Everywhere you turn, you hear about low carb, no carb, high protein, high fat, keto, paleo, etc. The thing about all this that many do no realize is that low carb diets have been around for an unbelievably long time. Since the 19th century in fact! And every so often, it comes back in vogue only for people to realize that it may not be the healthiest way. Then the cycle repeats. It's actually kind of funny when you look at it! The…
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THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS - RISKS OF THE LOW CARB DIET
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The Renowned Keto Diet: Is It Really Worth It?
The ketogenic diet, also known as “keto,” has recently become one of the most well-known diets geared to help people lose weight. This isn’t like any ordinary diet where you watch your calories and try to only eat protein, fruits, veggies, and whole grains. The keto diet requires strict eating habits with the goal of achieving ketosis. Instead, you cut back on carbs to 50 grams a day or less, and focus on consuming more fats so your body can enter a state of ketosis. Ketosis occurs when ketones, a molecule in the body, build up in the bloodstream due to…
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