Tag: health
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How to Make a Low-Carb Diet More Affordable
1. Buy Meat in Bulk—Costco Is Great for This One of the easiest ways to cut costs on a low-carb diet is to buy your meat in bulk. Warehouse stores like Costco often sell high-quality steaks, chicken, pork, and ground beef at much lower prices than regular grocery stores. Stocking up when you find a Read more
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5 Things You’ve Probably Been Lied To About Food
Think you know the truth about what’s on your plate? Think again. 1 Sodium Is Bad Sodium is not the villain. Your body actually needs sodium for essential functions such as muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and fluid balance. When you consume more sodium than your body needs, your kidneys simply filter out the excess and Read more
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How to Make Fast Food Healthier: Simple Tips for Smarter Choices
How to Make Fast Food Healthier: Simple Tips for Smarter Choices I love burgers. Fast food is convenient and sometimes just what we all need after a long hard day. But if you’re trying to eat healthier, it can feel like a challenge to find options that fit your goals. The good news is, you Read more
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Low Carbs / Keto Made Fun – Hotpot Edition
Hotpot – The Game Changer For those who think keto or going low carbs means sacrificing flavor or social dining, hot pot flips the script. Let’s break down why hot pot is a game changer and how to optimize it for low-carb success. Why Hot Pot Works for Keto 1. Total Ingredient ControlHot pot’s DIY Read more
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5 ‘Unhealthy’ Foods That Are Actually Good For You
As someone who’s obsessed with nutrition, I’ve learned that what we’ve been told about breakfast isn’t always right. Let me break down 5 breakfast foods that are actually good for you – and yes, bacon made the list! Read more
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The Essential Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle
A comprehensive approach to health involves several key components that work together to maintain our overall well-being. Let’s explore the graphic I made on fundamental elements of a healthy lifestyle that can help us achieve optimal health. Read more
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My Low Carbs Journey – From Strict Ketosis to Low Carbs Lifestyle
The Beginning Beginning My Keto Journey I started my keto journey after discovering inspiring stories from keto influencers online with the help of my dad. Their experiences motivated me to take the first step into this low-carbohydrate lifestyle. I began with simple foods like meat and eggs, focusing on limiting my carb intake to stay in ketosis. At first, it was challenging to adjust, but I was Read more
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What is a Low Carbohydrate Diet?
A low carbohydrate diet (LSD) restricts carbohydrate intake to optimize health, such as reducing blood sugar levels and insulin demand (Iqbal et al, 2012). LCDs limit carbohydrate consumption to less than 130 grams per day, and has stricter versions like ketogenic diets that aim to restrict carbohydrate intake to less than 20 grams daily. The Read more