KETO BASICS: Sodium

KETO BASICS: Sodium

Sodium and electrolytes in general are a frequent topic because the so-called ‘keto flu’ can be a result of sodium depletion. Legs cramps, same thing. How much sodium do we need when following the ketogenic protocol?

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Why Bother Trying? Won't Giving Up Help?... /sarcasm

Why Bother Trying? Won't Giving Up Help?... /sarcasm

In life, there are times when we strive to improve. This starts early on. But self-improvement isn't the motivating factor for children when they radiate over their colorful stickers, filling the kindergarten charts, indicating good behaviors. They work on those things to make their parents and teachers proud. But as we grow up, we still want to get results for our efforts.

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Keto and Doctors

Keto and Doctors

Medical professionals go through years of education and training. They have more medical facts crammed in their noggins than there are cat videos on YouTube. They deserve the respect society often pays them. There is one glaring exception, though: nutrition.

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The Tyranny of the Scale, and How to Break Free.

The Tyranny of the Scale, and How to Break Free.

It is inevitable that when one embarks on a new dietary regime, the focus falls on what we weigh. That makes sense if the reason for making a change is to lose weight. This often leads to weighing ourselves—a lot. What does the scale have in store for me today?

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