Ketogenic Diet and Multiple Sclerosis
Ketogenic Diet in the Battle against Multiple Sclerosis The sensitive topic of multiple sclerosis can affect families and individuals differently. For those with close family or friends that received a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, it can be devastating and disheartening. Depending on the severity and the length of time a person has been experiencing symptoms will also determine a person’s will to fight against the disease. Multiple Sclerosis damages the protective covering of nerves, which leads to communication problems between the brain and [...]
First Five Days of Keto
Keto: Day 1 - 5 If you are following this radical change in diet, you will want to know about these first five days of keto! What happens internally when you start a keto diet? There are so many reasons to change one’s diet. Some have medical reasons, others change for vanity. The plethora of diet plan options available can be overwhelming. Some diets require your calorie count to go as low as 500 calories a day, others require people to eat an [...]
Keto Eating Philosophy and Recipes
Keto Eating Philosophy and Recipes Recipe #1 Keto Cheesecake Brownies Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 8 Tablespoons of butter ¾ cups Swerve or Monkfruit sugar substitute ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Two eggs beaten ½ teaspoon of salt ¾ cup almond flour Procedure: Cheesecake Layer: You will need 4 ounces of cream cheese, 3 TBSP Swerve, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 2 tsp vanilla extract. Get ready to bake! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line [...]
How To Get Back Up When You Fall Off
Being in control of your mindset at all times is possible. Getting back on the horse after a carb binge is always in your mind. Stay strong! You got this! So, how do you get back up when you fall off? Have your bad days, and recover from them too. It is essential to have a positive outlook when you start a new diet plan. Thoughts about your future self start to take shotgun. Your goals are set and it is your mission [...]
Keto and Traumatic Brain Injury
Keto and Traumatic Brain Injury The significant impact keto diets have on our gut-brain connection is undeniable. Clearing out sugar and filling up on nutritional fat are the ingredients to success. Mental clarity is achievable, energy levels rise, cravings diminish and it feels like you are on a performance-enhancing drug! The ketones circulating around your bloodstream are giving your body, but mostly your brain, energy, harvested from your very own fat reserves. Ketones and their Superpowers There is a growing interest in the [...]
Food Categories: Purging and Replacing
Keto Food Categories: Purging and Replacing The message and instruction to ditch refined sugars, grains and vegetable oils are simple and clear. Many enthusiasts may have difficulty recognizing these offending foods. Here is a breakdown of each food category and replacement options. There are 12 food categories to discuss when considering doing a complete makeover of your pantry and kitchen. For each food category, there is a replacement so that you can get back in the swing of things quickly. ALCOHOL Eliminating alcohol [...]