Fatty liver disease is exactly what the name suggests - a disease characterized by the build up of fat in the liver. There are two main types of fatty liver disease: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Alcoholic fatty liver disease (also called alcoholic steatohepatitis) Both types of fatty liver disease are diagnosed when fat makes up at least 10% of the liver, but the cause of the fat build up is different for each type. The cause of alcoholic fatty liver disease is obvious. The ...
What Are Keto Fat Bombs – A Comprehensive Guide
Most diets are not sustainable. Whether it is a vegan diet, low-fat diet, or low-calorie diet, we tend to revert back to the most convenient way of eating that we can find. Just thinking about preparing meals in a new way, on a new schedule, with new ingredients consumes so much energy and time that eating becomes a chore. For example, you will start getting noticeable results on the ketogenic diet after about 3 weeks, but it may be too much of change that you won't make it that far. At ...
- August 26, 2017
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Is Coconut Oil Actually Good for You?
Coconut oil is a common ingredient in keto recipes, paleo plates, and health-conscious kitchens, but is it really worth using? Whether you’re a keto dieter or a vegan enthusiast, you’ve probably heard about energizing and ketosis-boosting benefits of coconut oil. Many even call it a “superfood.” But, is there any truth behind these claims? In contrast, you may have also come across articles suggesting that coconut oil is bad for heart health. Is it possible that this keto-friendly ...
- August 22, 2017
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What is Gluconeogenesis?
It is time to answer the question, what is gluconeogenesis? But first, it is important to know some background information on your body's fat-burning process: Eat fat burn fat. Eat carbs burn carbs. It's that simple, right? Yes and no. There's more to it. Your body has many different metabolic pathways that it uses to provide energy for your cells. Glycolysis (using sugar for fuel) and lipolysis (using fat for fuel through beta-oxidation) are the most well-known metabolic pathways, but ...
- August 7, 2017
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The Side Effects of a Low Carb Diet
Who should go on a low-carb diet? Low-carbohydrate diets — like the ketogenic diet — are effective for weight loss and improving health. They are also especially helpful for anyone who: Is overweight or obese Is sedentary Has epilepsy Has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fibroids or endometriosis Is diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes Has a neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Has certain forms of cancer Has cardiovascular disease A ...
- August 5, 2017
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Keto Bacon Burger Bombs
Up your fat intake with these delicious burger bombs. Cheese stuffed inside sausage and wrapped in bacon! Dip them in your favorite sugar-free condiments and it tastes like it’s straight out of a take out window. The best thing about these burger bombs are that they only require 3 main ingredients. I used raw sausage rounds for this recipe, but if you can’t find them, you can always take the skin off breakfast sausages and use the raw meat, after flattening them into small circles. While ...
- July 25, 2017
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Baked Sea Bass with Herb Cauliflower Salad
This is one of those meals that is great for serving friends as it seems impressive but is actually really easy to prepare. They won’t even realize it’s keto! This baked sea bass with herbed cauliflower salad is full of delicious Mediterranean flavors. As we head into summer it’s great for dining alfresco or putting on the BBQ. This cauliflower salad will soon become your new favorite staple as it’s so easy to prepare and really versatile for pairing with other cuts of meat and fish. The ...
- June 22, 2017
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Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Bites
These smoked salmon and goat cheese bites combine bitter radicchio leaves, smoked salmon, and faintly sweet herbed goat cheese. The purple radicchio leaves and pink smoked salmon make beautiful appetizer cups. Each creamy bite is packed full of herby and smoked flavors. You will need to find radicchio at your grocery store for this recipe. Radicchio has bitter, but tender purple leaves. You can find it all year long, but it's peak season is winter through spring. If your produce ...
- June 13, 2017
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25 Vegetarian Keto Recipes
We get asked a lot about vegetarian keto recipes, so we decided to create this roundup of recipes to get you started. These recipes are all meatless, but most of them do make use of eggs and dairy products. I tried to create a good mix of simple and quick recipes with some mains, sides, breakfast choices, and dessert options. You’ll also find several vegan keto recipes and vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan-friendly as well. Whether you are a vegetarian on the keto diet or ...
- May 19, 2017
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Salmon Patties with Fresh Herbs
Are you in the mood for something a little different? Cook up some of these salmon patties with fresh herbs. I think they are perfect for someone who's looking to add a little bit more seafood to their diet, but feels a little trepidation about cooking fish. These salmon patties come together in a snap, and don't require a complicated, or messy, breading station. They are stuffed with fresh chopped herbs like chives and dill, Parmesan cheese, as well as a sprinkling of lemon zest for brightness. ...
- April 13, 2017
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