When we are preparing for ketosis we are preparing to go from sugar burning to fat burning. To do that, our cells, specifically the mitochondria – the body’s energy factory, are going to start burning fat as fuel instead of using sugar as fuel. There is a transition phase in which the body is producing … More Keto Adaptation

Back in the 70’s, Atkins defined his diet as a low-carb, high fat, and high protein diet. In 1972 he published a book called Dr. Atkins Diet Revolution, which sold tens of millions of copies and became the best selling diet book of all times. Back then, not too different than today, there was a … More How is Keto different than the Atkins Diet

How it all started –the history of a high fat diet. A high-fat, low carbohydrates diet is nothing new. In fact, this diet it’s been around for hundreds of years especially used by people who lived in difficult weather conditions like very cold weather. Studies have shown for example that the Inuit people who live … More Low fat vs. high fat diet

What happens to the body when it’s in the keto stage? You can lose weight without starving. You don’t have hunger cravings You have full appetite control You can lose 1 to 3 lbs per week – even more if you exercise regularly You feel happy You feel energetic You can improve your memory/mind clarity … More What are the Benefits of Ketosis

Ketosisis a natural, safe body condition, where our bodies are burning fat rather than sugar, as the primary fuel source. The sugar our bodies usually burn is glucose, which is produced from the carbs we eat. Any extra glucose is stored either in the liver or the muscles as glycogen or converted to fat for … More What is Ketosis? Keto Explained