7 Reasons To Try A Low Carb Diet

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Seven reasons to give low carb a go for your mental health For people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, psychotic disorders, bulimia, dementia,  or  other psychiatric disorders who prefer not to take medication, don’t improve with medication, can’t tolerate or, only partially benefit from medication, or have bothersome side effects from medication, trying a simple, low-carbohydrate diet is worth a go. This […]

What is Ketosis? Is Ketosis Safe?

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What is Ketosis  Ketosis is a perfectly safe metabolic state where the body has shifted from using glucose as the primary fuel source to ketone bodies (ketones). Ketone bodies are made from fat in the liver. This happens when the liver glycogen (sugar)  stores are used up. The liver stores between 100 and 150g of […]

Fasting & Low Carb Diets For Women

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Fasting & Low Carb Diets For Women Should older women do intermittent fasting with the same eating windows and macros as men? Do women need the same macro nutrients as men on a  low carb or ketogenic  diet? Women in general as well as those who are approaching the menopause, going through it or have […]