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How To Understand Scientific Evidence: How Strong Is the Evidence?
Not all research is equal. A comprehensive guide to help you read, understand and trust studies. Learn all about the different grades of scientific evidence.
Emily Maguire, BSc, MSc
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Should I Count Net Carbs? Separating Facts from Opinions
Should you count total carbs or net carbs? This article explores exactly what is meant by "net carbs" and why food sources matter when tracking carbs on a low carbohydrate diet.
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Can the Ketogenic Diet Help Patients with ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disease which affects the brain and behaviour of both children and adults. Here's how a ketogenic diet may help patients with ADHD.
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How to Stay Low-Carb and Keto When You Travel
The ultimate guide to eating low-carb while travelling. Healthy quick meal ideas and the best keto on-the-go snacks for plane, train and road trips.
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Can I Have Tagatose on a Healthy Low-Carb Diet?
Is tagatose a suitable sweetener for low-carb and ketogenic diets? All about this natural sugar substitute and how it compares to other low-carb sweeteners.
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Low Calorie vs Low Carbohydrate Diets for Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence-Based Comparison
Low-calorie and low-carb diets compared. What is the best dietary approach for remission of type 2 diabetes, weight loss and improved health?
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Can I Have Allulose on a Healthy Low-Carb Diet?
Is allulose a suitable sweetener for low-carb and ketogenic diets? All about this natural sugar substitute: what it is and why it's healthier than sugar.
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Top 10 Low-Carb and Keto Foods High in Electrolytes
Follow a low carbohydrate diet the right way while avoiding common mistakes. List of the best sources of magnesium, potassium and sodium to avoid keto-flu, a potential side effect of the ketogenic diet.
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Can the Ketogenic Diet Enhance Strength Performance?
Can fat adaptation help enhance strength performance? Exercise, fat loss, the role of insulin and muscle sparing effects of the ketogenic diet.
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Can the Ketogenic Diet Enhance Endurance Performance?
Can fat adaptation help enhance performance during physical activity? Is carbohydrate loading beneficial? Recommended supplements for sports nutrition while training in a ketogenic state.
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Exogenous Ketones - What You Need To Know
The facts and the myths about exogenous ketones. What they really are and how they work.
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Practical Guide to Fasting
Your practical guide to fasting. Fasting goes hand in hand with the ketogenic lifestyle. Skipping meals has several health benefits as it can increase longevity, promote fat loss and reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Complete Guide to Magnesium Supplementation
Complete guide to magnesium supplementation: The best and worst magnesium supplements that will help you up your electrolytes.
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The Importance of Potassium and Top 7 Low-Carb Foods High in Potassium
Why is potassium important in ketogenic diets and potassium-rich foods you should be eating.
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The Importance of Magnesium and Top 7 Low-Carb Foods High in Magnesium
Why is magnesium an important electrolyte in ketogenic diets and magnesium-rich foods you should be eating.
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7 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Fasting
Intermittent fasting goes hand in hand with the ketogenic lifestyle. Fasting has several health benefits as it can increase longevity, promote fat loss and reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It has even been shown to protect against cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
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Can the Ketogenic Diet Help Patients with Brain Cancer?
The ketogenic diet as a potential adjuvant treatment for brain cancer, including the most aggressive type of brain tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme. The benefits and the proposed mechanisms of the ketogenic diet in cancer.
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Practical Applications of the Ketogenic Diet in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Case studies, example meals, supplements, and practical tips on how to follow the ketogenic diet to manage Parkinson's Disease.
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Types of Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy
Therapeutic effects of ketosis on patients with epilepsy. Four types of the ketogenic diet: the Classical Ketogenic Diet, Medium Chain Triglyceride Ketogenic Diet, the Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) and Low Glycemic Index Diet.
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Can the Ketogenic Diet Help Patients with Epilepsy?
Therapeutic effects of ketosis. Learn how the ketogenic diet can help patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as epilepsy.
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Can the Ketogenic Diet Help Patients with Parkinson's Disease?
Therapeutic effects of ketosis. This article explains how the ketogenic diet can help patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.