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Health Benefits
In Neurological
Keto As a Treatment & Prevention for Alzheimer’s
There is growing research about using a ketogenic diet as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease as well as a possible prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. What...
In Women's Health
Keto & PCOS: A Promising Treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
UPDATED BY FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDE Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age and the leading cause...
In Neurological
The Ketogenic Diet for Neurological Disorders
UPDATED BY FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDE The ketogenic diet first became known as a therapeutic treatment in the 1920s, when it showed positive effects for...
Fasting
In Heart Health
How Intermittent Fasting Can Help Your Heart
For many people, maximizing longevity means minimizing heart disease risk. Heart disease is, after all, the world’s leading cause of death. The best way to...
In Fasting
Extended Fasting: Benefits, Tips, and How To Get Started
Intermittent fasting—or fasting for 12 to 36 hours on regular intervals—is all the rage right now. But when you pass the 36-hour mark, you leave...
In Anti-Aging
What Is Autophagy? Your Body’s Way of Recycling Damaged Cells
Autophagy: Cellular Cleansing and the Secret to Longevity When your home gets dirty, you clean it. If you’re feeling ambitious, you might even replace some...
Ketosis for Beginners
In Ketosis for Beginners
What are Exogenous Ketones, Are They Safe, and When to Use Them
Can you achieve ketosis with supplements? Without following a ketogenic diet? There may be situations where exogenous ketones can be beneficial to complement your ketogenic...
In Side Effects
How to Manage Food Cravings When Transitioning to a Keto Diet
UPDATED BY FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDE It’s not uncommon to experience food cravings when transitioning from a carbohydrate-heavy diet to a keto diet. Cravings can...
In Ketosis for Beginners
What Are the Best Sugar Substitutes for a Low-Carb, Ketogenic Diet?
The ketogenic diet is a higher fat, moderate protein, and very low carb diet, so it’s no surprise that sugar (the calorie-dense, least nutritious type...
In Ketosis for Beginners
Biohacking Your Keto Diet: 5 Strategies For Enhanced Ketosis
The term “biohacker” conjures images of a cyborg—part man, part machine—a genetically-engineered specimen with electrodes attached to all major muscle groups. While that might be...
In Health
Why Keto Pills Don’t Work
There’s a huge online buzz about keto diet pills, but not for the reason you might think. Perhaps you’ve heard they’ve been on Shark Tank....
In Diabetes
Ketosis vs Ketoacidosis: What’s the Difference & Why Does It Matter?
What’s the difference between ketosis and ketoacidosis? It’s a common question. Both words are similar and involve ketone production; however, the likeness stops there. Ketosis...
Macros & Calorie Counting
In Keto Basics
What Is a Calorie Deficit and How Does it Help Weight Loss?
If you’re exploring keto, you may hear people kick around the phrase “calorie deficit.” In fact, we use it in our very own Keto-Mojo Macro...
In Macros & Calorie Counting
What are Macros & How Do I Calculate Them?
UPDATED BY FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDE, on August 5, 2024 Whether you’re following the ketogenic diet or just starting to learn about it, you’ve probably heard...
In Ketosis for Beginners
What’s BMI, BMR, and Lean Body Mass Versus Fat Body Mass?
What’s BMI, BMR, and Lean Body Mass Versus Fat Body Mass? There’s been more interest than ever in BMI numbers (body mass index numbers) since...
Side Effects
In Health
Does Keto Cause Insomnia or Improve Sleep?
Sleep, diet, and exercise. These are the pillars of good health. But sleep may be the most critical pillar. A person can survive weeks without...
In Side Effects
Why Am I Getting Leg Cramps on a Keto Diet?
It’s not uncommon to get muscle spasms, especially leg cramps when starting a ketogenic diet. In fact, leg cramps are one of the classic symptoms...
In Side Effects
What are the Symptoms of The Keto Flu & How Do You Avoid Them?
“I feel miserable.” Sound familiar? As you make your way through the first week or second week of a ketogenic diet, you may feel pretty...
