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Lies, Damned Lies, and Keto Eating: Where Mainstream Keto'ers Go Wrong Don't believe everything you read/see/hear/think you know about the ketogenic diet. Why? Because just like everything else, the mainstream adaptation of an idea often does not fully represent the original idea, properly. On a broader scale, this is known as the extremes informing the median.  We have created a large body of knowledge and understanding of how to train & diet athletes, get professionals in the best shape of their lives and created some life-changing physique transformations.  By now, we've established that health ailments as a result of mainstream...

Metabolic pathways in the body determine how we utilize the macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) we eat, and ultimately what happens to the fuels that come from each macronutrient.  It all depends on when the last meal was had, as well as physical activity.  If the body is in a "fasting/non-fed" state, energy pathways will behave differently compared to when food is available, or "fed" states. Let's run through a breakdown of what goes on under the hood, followed by key takeaways at the bottom of the article. Fed State Rules: Food Is Available The macronutrients (carbohydrate, fats and protein)...

Being Your Own Keto Nutritionist The world of keto is ever-expanding as more and more people are hopping on board for their own individual reasons. For some, the keto diet is all about losing weight. For others, the diet is about much more. From enhancing your day to day energy levels to allowing you to burn fat—the keto diet is really whatever you want it to be. It all depends on your individual goals. As it goes with most of today’s popular diets, the ketogenic diet relies heavily on dedication, strong goals, and most of all, knowledge. Being your own...

The Official Keto Diet Food List  The keto diet is here and it has made quite the impact in the lives of millions. From the looks of things, the keto diet does not seem to be fading out of popularity and we do not expect it to disappear any time soon—if at all. The keto diet may look familiar to those who have seen it due to the fact that it is very similar to the likes of the Atkins and other familiar diets. The keto diet has gained the attention and popularity it sees today due to its high rate of...

What is the keto diet?  The keto diet is very low carb, moderate protein, and high-fat diet that allows the body to fuel itself without the use of glucose or high levels of carbohydrates. A keto diet is known as a low carb diet, where the body generates ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It is also referred to as the ketogenic diet, low carb diet, and low carb high-fat diet. A keto diet helps people to burn fat more quickly and effectively. Many people have already experienced its many benefits for weight loss, health performance, and body...