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Ketosis is the process of burning body fat for energy and can be measured when following a low-carb ketogenic diet. Whilst we can all measure our weight to see whether weight loss is occurring, there are several reasons why measuring ketosis can be better. Our weight can go up and down through the day but this won’t tell us whether we are actually burning body fat. if you’re exercising and putting on muscles the scales will only show weight loss…
If you have just started following a keto diet or have been following for a while, you would have notice an unpleasant smell from your mouth. But don’t panic, it’s a common side effect of following a ketogenic diet. This is caused by elevated ketone levels. The specific culprit is acetone, a ketone that exits the body in your urine and breath. Some keto dieters say their breath has a metallic smell to it. Other folks report a pungent, acidic…
You must have seen gym goers taking MCT oil and you may be wondering what MCT is. It is usually taken with smoothies, bulletproof coffee and salad dressings and is popular among people looking to build muscle and stay lean. What is MCT (medium-chain triglyceride)? Medium-chain triglycerides are a type of fat that is found in certain foods, such as coconut oil, palm oil and dairy products. It is most commonly extracted from coconut oil, as more than 50% of…
If you just started following a ketogenic you might experience a flu like symptoms. Ketogenic diet as you know is very low in carbohydrates, high in fat and moderate in protein. For someone new, this drastic change in their diet can lead to a flu like symptom which is caused by the body adapting to a new diet. When you cut out carbs completely, your body starts breaking down fat for energy. This huge metabolic shift and can come as…
