Fiber, or roughage, in its dietary meaning, is known to be that portion of plant-derived food not broken down by the enzymes present in our digestive system. It is fundamental for our health, and a diet rich in this substance has many beneficial effects on our body, such as the reduced risk of diseases like heart problems, cancer, obesity, diabetes, […]
If you are following a ketogenic diet, chances are you have experienced the well-known condition known as keto flu. This is characterized by classic symptoms like brain fog, cramps, fatigue, change in blood pressure, fatigue, and feelings of dizziness. Don’t worry, there is no need to be (too) scared. Identify the problem, and the solution might be simpler than you […]
MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane. Now, don’t get scared by the name: it is actually a pretty common substance, a sulfur compound, to be more specific, often used as a dietary supplement. It offers several benefits to your health and body, on which we will focus later on in our article. Given these benefits, it deserves a specific article about it. […]
If you are on a keto diet, chances are you have heard about medium-chained triglycerides before. They are cited as a good way to help you in your weight loss journey, as well as improve your fitness performance, brain energy, your gut, and suppress hunger. However, there is still much confusion with regard to these products, that is why we […]
The world of keto diet is a universe full of surprises. To achieve a state of ketosis, in which glucose reserves are so low your liver shifts to metabolizing fat acids instead of carbohydrates, you have to be pretty strict and follow a rule that more or less goes 70, 20, and 10. These are percentages, referring respectively to fat, […]
Keto is short for ketogenic and indicates a particular type of diet low in carbs and high in fat and protein. It is now becoming more popular than ever, especially because it is associated with losing weight and becoming more fit. If you are at the gym, or basically anywhere about to start your keto workout, then you may want […]
There are at least 13 vitamins (A, B, D) and 16 minerals (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) that fall in the list of the basic nutrients your diet should contain to be considered healthy for the body and mind. Apart from a few of them, they cannot be produced by the body and are fundamental because they are engaged in essential […]