The ketogenic diet is a powerful new tool to hit the mainstream recently. This style of eating has substantial data behind it showing that it can boost fat-burning, reduce inflammation, boost cognitive performance, and more. What has not been covered quite enough are common keto side effects and how you can avoid them to make the best of this … Continue reading “How The Keto Diet Is Killing Your Metabolism”

Confession: aside from bacon, I am just not a big fan of pork.  My family on the other hand, loves pork.  I’m always on the hunt and eager to create new pork based recipes that I can enjoy as well.  And let’s be real, who doesn’t like just about anything fried?  These keto fried pork … Continue reading “Fried Pork Chops”

The keto diet is the perfect diet for quick weight loss and to improve your health. By now, you’ve definitely heard of the keto diet. It’s popular with celebrities, fitness experts, and probably your neighbor. If you’re new to the keto diet OR you’re looking for a little meal plan mix-up this is the perfect … Continue reading “Keto For Beginners To Lose Weight Fast”

What Is Metabolic Cycling? Carb cycling involves switching between high-carb days, low-carb days, and moderate-carb days throughout the week to encourage fat loss and muscle growth. The theory is that cycling your carbs helps you lose weight while avoiding the low mood associated with more restrictive low-carb diets. But does it really work? Let’s dive … Continue reading “How To Use Metabolic Cycling To Lose 50 Pounds Or More”

It’s estimated that over twelve percent of the population in the world will experience a thyroid problem at some point—still more conditions will go mis- or undiagnosed. The situation has been called “epidemic” by some and the incidence of thyroid cancer has doubled in the last forty years. This is troublesome because the small bow-tie … Continue reading “How To Use A Metabolic Diet To Lose 50 Pounds Or More”

Keto and Carb Cycling for Women Most people are walking around in chronic sugar burning mode dependent on high-carb, sugar-laden foods. This way of eating depletes your energy, causes irritability, and prevents you from thinking clearly. Consuming high-carbohydrate, high-sugar foods causes inflammation, weight gain, accelerates aging, and results in chronic disease. This is all due to … Continue reading “Keto + Carb Cycling For Women”

Ever hear of eating carbs to lose weight? If you carb cycle the right way, it’s a powerful fat-loss tool! Some people swear by a low-carb diet to lose weight, while others eat moderate amounts of carbs and say it works just as well. So which do you choose? Fortunately, there’s a way you can … Continue reading “How To Carb Cycle For Fat Loss”

We all have those go-to meals when we feel uninspired in the kitchen.  Mine is stir fry.  This healthy stir fry takes less 30 minutes to prepare and can be easily modified with whatever veggies you have on hand.  Make this the next time you don’t know what to cook, but you’re looking for something … Continue reading “Lemon Chicken, Mushroom, and Asparagus Stir Fry”

Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike most diets that tell you what to eat, intermittent fasting focuses on when to eat by incorporating regular short-term fasts into your routine. This way of eating may help you consume fewer calories, lose weight and lower your risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, … Continue reading “Mom’s Weird Fasting Trick Helped Shed 9 Pounds In 7 Days”

You tried the whole low-carb weight-loss strategy and — let us guess — it sucked. You felt exhausted, your workout performances suffered, and you dreamed of nothing but bread and pasta and pancakes. When baked goods start to take over your daydreams, a carb cycling meal plan might sound like an attractive weight loss strategy. But … Continue reading “Keto vs. Carb Cycling: Which Diet is Right For You?”