The ketogenic diet continues to grow exponentially in popularity, as does the interest in optimizing health while following this high-fat, low-carb, ketogenic eating plan. Because the keto diet reduces several food options, it can be a good idea to supplement, as some supplements can help minimize adverse effects of the ketogenic diet, and even enhance…
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Food manufacturers routinely use sugar alcohols as substitutes for sugar due to their low-calorie content and other health benefits. While there is no doubt that sugar alcohols can provide advantages over plain sugar [1], there are still many misconceptions that remain about these compounds, which at best, lead to harmless myths and at worst, are…
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In Mexico or Guatemala, a meal is not a meal unless it is accompanied by a steaming pile of fresh corn tortillas. In China, over 143 million metric tons or rice were consumed domestically in 2019, which is about 226 pounds of rice per person per year. In many other parts of the world, grains,…
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For most people, the Keto Diet is associated with bacon and egg breakfasts, roasted chicken sandwiches for lunch, and a steak dinner. With the average American eating about 217 pounds of meat per year, the Keto Diet is a seemingly great fit for Americans’ dietary choices. Of course, healthy animal-based fats, especially when sourced from…
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Successfully maintaining any diet requires patience, determination, and discipline, which is one of the reasons 95 percent of diets fail. Changing the way we eat is not as easy as altering our weekly grocery shopping lists, but rather requires profound shifts in lifestyles. This lack of commitment to healthier nutrition and overall wellness is one of…
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First used in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet is established for its efficacy in treating intractable epilepsy and is best known clinically for this role. Even today, the mechanisms underlyin its efficacy are complex and not fully understood. However, it likely involves metabolic adaptation in cellular signaling pathways, decreased neuronal excitability, and neuroprotection. As such, it is…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental syndrome. It begins before three years of age and is characterized by pervasive deficits in social interaction, impairment in communication, and stereotyped patterns of interests and activities. To date, no known causes have been identified that fully explain the occurrence of ASD. Instead, the etiology of ASD appears…
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First used in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet is most known for its established efficacy in treating intractable epilepsy and is best known clinically for this role. Unfortunately, the mechanisms of the ketogenic diet are complex and not yet fully understood. Though, it likely involves metabolic adaptation in cellular signaling pathways, decreased neuronal excitability, and neuroprotection. As…
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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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