Up to 65% of the human body is water, and next to oxygen it is the most important substance we put into our bodies. It is required for every metabolic process, yet most people simply don’t drink enough. In this post we have outlined the symptoms of chronic dehydration and why you may need to…
For those of you just getting started with keto, you may have run into some confusing, or even conflicting information on how to do keto properly. The reason for this is simple, there are several ways to follow keto successfully, and everyone does it a little differently depending on their individual preferences and goals. To…
Promoters of the ketogenic diet often suggest increasing the use of dairy products like butter, cheese, and cream as a convenient and tasty way to boost the fat content of your foods, but consuming dairy could actually be interfering with your health and weight loss goals? Millions of people simply cannot consume dairy due to…
After a lifetime of fueling our bodies with carbohydrates, it seems reasonable to expect some discomfort when transitioning to fat. During this temporary period of discomfort, termed the “keto flu”, people sometimes experience a variety of symptoms including headaches, body aches, low-energy, stomach upset, and/or an increased need for the bathroom. Given the current situation,…
Food labels on animal-based products are intended to inform the consumer about the manner in which the product is sourced, but some of these labels can be a bit misleading. While the labels may sound similar, there is a huge difference between free-range and pasture-raised meats, eggs, and dairy. In this article, we will explain…
Consuming collagen from nutrient rich food sources is the best way to ensure that your body has everything it needs to build new collagen internally. In this article we will clear up a few of the myths surrounding collagen, provide a list of the 7 best natural sources of collagen, and help you decide if…
Food cravings are often our body’s’ way of telling us that something is lacking, but sometimes we need an interpreter to help decipher exactly what the body is saying. For instance, craving French fries doesn’t mean our body needs French fries. This craving has more likely developed due to a deficiency in essential fatty acids….
Selecting top quality meats improves your health and benefits the environment, helps improve animal welfare standards and supports small businesses. High-quality grass-fed, grass-finished, and pasture-raised meats, free of antibiotics and hormones, offer a greater nutrient profile and a healthier ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fats than those from grain, corn, or soy-fed sources. They also…
If you have been avoiding dairy for several years now, you probably remember a time when soy was predominately the only commercially available dairy alternative for things like milk, cheese, yogurt, and coffee creamer. Thankfully, there are several much healthier options available today. In this post I summarize a chapter from Nora T. Gedgaudas book Primal…
If you are looking for keto bread at your local supermarket or health food store, you are most likely to find it in the freezer section along with other types of gluten-free and/or specialty breads. There are quite a few low-carb “keto-friendly” bread options available, but many contain wheat gluten which is extremely inflammatory and…