A “delicious diet” need not be an oxymoron. It is possible to eat plenty of tasty food and yet lose weight! Here is an account of the vegetarian low carb, high fat, high protein diet that I am on. This has lead to a significant and rapid weight loss (for me) with practically no exercise. … Read more
Genetic research is showing that different people respond differently to certain foods. Are diets based on DNA the next big breakthrough in sports performance? Ask for diet advice on Facebook and you’ll get a lot of varying responses. Plant-based! Paleo! Everything in moderation! For the first time in the history of social media, it turns … Read more
As a coach and athlete who’s focusing on carbohydrate restriction as a performance boost, way too often I get asked about why’s and how’s. Especially when it comes to glycolytic (sugar depended) high intensity efforts. Thus I decided to repost one of the articles covering one of my low-carb experiments and its application to obstacle … Read more
Starting a new way of eating such as the ketogenic diet meal plan can be overwhelming, especially when you are used to eating a lot of carbs and processed foods high in added sugars (it’s okay, we’re all guilty!). Many low-carb diets are high protein, low-fat which puts up a roadblock of getting into ketosis … Read more
If you’re on a Low Carb High Fat diet (LCHF), there are a few things you should know about cholesterol and how it is related to this lifestyle. In this guide I plan to cover the topic in very simple terms. It is by no means complete and is intentionally simplified to make it easier … Read more
What can we say, it’s hard to resist… The perfect companion to low carb waffle cones These are real testimonials from people we don’t know. They are college students and weren’t very concerned about low carb foods. Thus, these are honest and fresh perspectives from individuals who are used to and expect real, delicious ice … Read more
The high protein healthy snack known as a ‘keto fat ball’ just became much more popular, with researchers discovering that the high fat, low-carb ketogenic diet outdoes other weight loss plans while easing anxiety and depression. Sean Gallup / Getty Images Variations on low-carb weight loss diets have existed for years, ranging from Dr. Atkins’ … Read more
Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact Year’s ago I received the book Body For Life as a Christmas gift. I was really impressed by the before and after pictures, which motivated me to read the book cover-to-cover. After reading the book, I firmly believed that a balanced diet required protein, carbs and vegetables, but … Read more