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Absorption, metabolism, excretion, and health outcomes of sugar alcohols

November 28, 2022

Ketogenic Diet ResearchRafi, Z., Pendergrass, K. (2020) Absorption, metabolism, excretion, and health outcomes of various sugar alcohols. Ketogenic Diet Research. The Paleo Foundation.DOWNLOAD PDF Ketogenic Diet ResearchRafi, Z., Pendergrass, K. (2020) Absorption, metabolism, excretion, and health outcomes of various sugar alcohols. Ketogenic Diet Research. The Paleo Foundation.DOWNLOAD PDF November, 2019 KETOGENIC DIET RESEARCH Absorption, metabolism,…
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Prebiotic fiber, and why the “Just Eat Real Food” mantra isn’t as good as you think.

Prebiotic fiber: Why “Just Eat Real Food” isn’t as good of a mantra as you think.

November 28, 2022

Paleo Diet ResearchPendergrass, K. (2019) Prebiotic fiber, and why the “Just Eat Real Food” mantra isn’t as good as you think. An argument in support of processed, packaged foods. Microbiome Diet Research. The Paleo Foundation.DOWNLOAD PDF Paleo Diet ResearchPendergrass, K. (2019) Prebiotic fiber, and why the “Just Eat Real Food” mantra isn’t as good as…
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Guar Gum as a hidden source of Glutamate

September 10, 2021

Guar gum, the powdered endosperm from the seeds of the legume Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, is a polysaccharide galactomannan (carbohydrate) fiber that contains 2.5-4.5% of a proteinaceous component. Data presented for 11 bulk commercial samples show that of the protein fraction, the most abundant amino acids are glycine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, serine, and alanine, respectively." [1]…
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What is Allulose? Everything You Need to Know in 300 Words or Less

June 23, 2021

What is allulose? Allulose is a low-calorie (0.2 kcal/g) monosaccharide present in some foods in very small amounts, and is currently mass-produced through enzymatic conversion of fructose (the enzyme tagatose 3-epimerase converts fructose to allulose). It has been considered a therapeutic agent towards metabolic syndrome and type-II diabetes due to having antioxidant effects, inhibitory activity…
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is propylene glycol alginate safe keto friendly?

Is propylene glycol alginate a safe food additive?

February 1, 2020

Propylene glycol alginate (PGA) is an ester of alginic acid, derived from brown seaweed, and food additive used to stabilize, thicken, and emulsify [1]. Brown seaweeds have been used as a food for centuries but it is only since 1929 that alginates have been manufactured on an industrial scale [2]. Chemically, propylene glycol alginate is…
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Is MSG (Monosodium Glutamate) Paleo or Keto Friendly?

January 28, 2020

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is composed of sodium and the amino acid glutamate. Sodium is an essential mineral, and glutamate is the most abundant amino acid in the human brain and the most common neurotransmitter in the body [1]. MSG is a popular food additive due to stimulating savory taste receptors and giving food a “meatier”…
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Can Sugar Cane Juice without refinement be Certified Paleo by Karen Pendergrass

Can Sugar Cane Juice be Certified Paleo?

January 15, 2020

Paleo Diet ResearchPendergrass, K., Rafi, Z. (2019). Can Sugar Cane Juice Without Additional Refinement be Certified Paleo? Consideration and Deliberation for Sugar Cane Juice. Paleo Diet Research. The Paleo Foundation.DOWNLOAD PDF Paleo Diet ResearchPendergrass, K., Rafi, Z. (2019). Can Sugar Cane Juice Without Additional Refinement be Certified Paleo? Consideration and Deliberation for Sugar Cane Juice.…
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Is Allulose Keto or Paleo Friendly?

October 5, 2019

One of the biggest challenges that people on the Keto, Paleo, or other low-carb diets face is finding alternatives for some of the food items that defined our eating habits for years. For example, while whole wheat bread is not compatible with people trying to limit their carb intake to 30 grams per day, it…
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What is Xanthan Gum and Is It Good for You?

June 30, 2019

Paleo Diet ResearchPendergrass, K. (2019). Should Xanthan Gum be allowed in Grain-Free, Paleo, and Keto Certified Standards? Microbiome Diet Research. The Paleo Foundation.DOWNLOAD PDF Paleo Diet ResearchPendergrass, K. (2019). Should Xanthan Gum be allowed in Grain-Free, Paleo, and Keto Certified Standards? Microbiome Diet Research. The Paleo Foundation.DOWNLOAD PDF November, 2019 PALEO DIET RESEARCH Should Xanthan…
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Is Guar Gum Keto?

June 11, 2019

How many times have we been warned that if we “See an ingredient we don’t recognize, our body won’t either.” Many keto dieters and paleo dieters alike have adopted this food ideology, almost without question. However, if you’re on the ketogenic diet, you’ve likely seen some strange ingredients in recipes that you have never heard…
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