The biggest problem with using any of the ketogenic diets is that they are very unforgiving if you eat too much of things you shouldn’t.  Most diets have calorie-based rules, so when you cheat on your diet, you don’t lose … Read More

A keto “cheat day” is an intentional break in ketosis by eating more carbs than the diet allows.  Although called a cheat day, it may be as short as just one meal.  Regardless of the duration, it is a break … Read More

Although mainstream keto diets (like Atkins) say to remove sugar alcohol carbs from the “net carb” amount, I don’t feel that is always appropriate.  Some sugar alcohols do not affect blood glucose and insulin levels, so they can be safely … Read More

In reference to ketogenic diets, “Net Carbs” are the carbohydrates that will affect your ability to maintain ketosis.  Be wary though, as “Net Carbs” is defined by the people who market diet foods.  Previously, “Net Carbs” referred only to the … Read More

There are so many different sites that answer this question that I almost didn’t write this article.  However, I get the question anyway, so here are the basics… Meat (beef, chicken, seafood, fish) Eggs Specific fruits (berries, avocado, and olives) … Read More

Ketogenic diets are well known as a way to quickly lose body fat.  See “What is dietary ketosis?”, “What is a ketogenic diet?”, “What are the types of ketogenic diets?” and “What are the rules for ketogenic diets?” if you … Read More

Protein intake rules Fat intake rules Carbohydrate intake rules There are a lot of different ketogenic diets out there, but at the core they are all about limiting carbohydrates. There is always an induction phase where your body adjusts to … Read More

Classic Keto Diet Modified (medical) Keto Diet Standard Keto Diet Targeted Keto Diet Cyclical Keto Diet High-Protein Keto Diet Classic Keto Diet The first use of intentional dietary ketosis is attributed to Dr. Russell Wilder at the Mayo Clinic for … Read More