Insulin is known as the fat storage hormone. It helps dispose blood sugar from the blood circulation into the cells where it can be used as a form of energy. When we eat foods rich in carbohydrates, this will be broken down into glucose or blood sugar, and will accumulate in our blood stream. If there is an increase level of sugar in our body, it sends a signal to the brain … [Read more...] about Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain
How to Avoid Keto Flu?
Keto is a popular diet with very good reasons. It is sustainable, easy and filled with delicious food to choose from. It has been studied that Ketogenic diet can reverse metabolic syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes, improve skin conditions and enhances mental performance. People will be excited to start their keto journey but will be turned off once they experience keto flu. This … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Keto Flu?
Foods to Avoid in Ketogenic Diet
To make sure that your journey in Keto is successful, we need to know that food to avoid. These are the food that will put a stop to ketosis and will prevent you achieving your set goal - weight loss. In this article, we will identify the culprits, the stumble blocks, the barriers in reaching ketosis. Why should I avoid sugar in Keto? We must remember that in Keto diet, we … [Read more...] about Foods to Avoid in Ketogenic Diet
What Can I Eat on a Keto Diet?
In ketosis, a person becomes a fat burning machine. Our body uses fats as a source of fuel instead of glucose. This is often used for weight loss, without feeling hunger pangs and having cravings! Following Ketogenic Diet, we must know what we can eat and what to avoid. It is finding the balance and working on a plan that will work for you. Fats and Oils helps produce … [Read more...] about What Can I Eat on a Keto Diet?
Getting Started with Keto Diet
What's the buzz about the Ketogenic Diet? Several years ago, my friend posted her before and after photos in her feed. She lost 42 lbs in 4 months! A whopping 42-lb-weight loss! And because I, too, want that, I sent her a message and she replied back with a 4 letter word. KETO. I have heard about Ketosis but never knew of the Ketogenic Diet. I have always thought … [Read more...] about Getting Started with Keto Diet