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Like most compassionate people-pleasing nurse types, I generally keep my thoughts and emotions to myself, hidden, safe in isolation. It's easier to focus and distract myself by taking care of others - patients, kids, pets, family and friends. However, I have come to a place where I believe sharing my ... Read More

There are experts out there - nutritionists, physicians, concerned citizens - that say a low carb and intermittent fasting (LCIF) approach should not be used as a tool for people with a history eating disorders. I say those people giving that advise have never had an eating disorder themselves. When ... Read More

HOW MANY CARBOHYDRATES SHOULD I EAT? Ketogenic < 30g/day Low Carb 30-50 g/day Reduced 50-120g/day How many carbohydrates to eat depends on your current level of health, activity level and weight loss goals. Currently those eating the typical Standard American Diet are eating somewhere between 200-300 grams of carbohydrates a ... Read More

Eliminate Sugar – Agave nectar, syrups, corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin, honey, fructose, maltose, sucrose, cane sugar, etc. Eliminate Hidden Sugar and Starch – Foods made with processed flour, grains, wheat, corn, rice, cereals, some fruit, fruit juice Eliminate Seed Oils – Vegetable, soy, corn, sunflower, canola, safflower, cottonseed, margarine, most ... Read More

Now I’m not saying Keto is necessarily easy, and you might fall off the wagon a few times, but it doesn't have to be complicated and can be gradually adopted as needed. For some this food is an addiction problem, a substance abuse problem, and eliminating carbohydrates and sugar is ... Read More

You may be asking yourself why try another diet, why would Keto work when all other diets have failed. Isn't it just another fad diet? Despite what critics say however, the Ketogenic way of eating is a lifestyle change, not just another fad diet. Other than the catchy name, it ... Read More