Many people who start a ketogenic diet notice changes in their bowel habits. However, it’s important to recognize that this doesn’t always mean they have true constipation. On a keto or low-carb diet, food volume...
If you recently started a keto diet and are getting headaches, brain fog, or mental fatigue, don’t be surprised or overly concerned. You’re likely experiencing...
It’s not uncommon to experience food cravings when transitioning from a carbohydrate-heavy diet to a keto diet. Cravings can occur for several reasons, including nutrient...
If you’ve recently started a ketogenic diet and you’re experiencing heart palpitations, you’re not alone. Heart palpitations, or increased heart rate, can be a common...
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...
You started the low-carb ketogenic diet and then you started itching. And we mean REALLY itching. What’s going on? It is eczema or dermatitis? Actually,...
When transitioning to a ketogenic diet, some people experience a number of side-effects, including hair loss. While unnerving, here’s the bottom line: keto hair loss...
If you’re new to a ketogenic high-fat, low-carb diet for weight loss or any other reason, you may have heard that it can cause bad...
UPDATED BY FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDCES Muscle cramps, particularly in the legs, are a common experience when starting a ketogenic diet. They’re one of the...
UPDATED BY FRANZISKA SPRITZLER, RD, CDCES During the first week or two of a ketogenic diet, you might not feel your best. Fatigue, brain fog,...