Going on a keto diet (which is a high fat, low carb diet that we discuss in the Body Reboot book), means not eating high-carb foods such as desserts, processed snacks, and starches. The reason why dieters cut out carbs is that they want their body to reach a metabolic state known as ketosis. During […]

There’s a common assumption that because people are on a high fat, low-carb diet known as the keto diet that they will get oily skin and have issues with their complexion. It varies depending on how a body reacts to any new diet, but many people who consume foods like avocado, meat, and butter report […]

Stress eating is eating food in response to feeling uncomfortable, even though a stomach isn’t even showing signs of hunger. It’s also known as emotional eating. People sometimes allow their emotions — and not their body — to dictate when and how much they eat. Some people need professional help to overcome this, whereas some […]

If we’re honest, words have a lot of power. They evoke plenty of feelings and emotions and some sayings and words, in particular, are not always the best to say. It’s impossible to avoid all diet words (even the word “diet” can come across negative), but it’s still something to keep in mind. If there […]

With any diet, there is a risk of experiencing mineral deficiencies, no matter whether it’s a standard American diet or low carb diet. Yes, there are countless health benefits to going on a low carb diet (just check out the Body Reboot book to see why the keto diet is working for so many people), but […]

Sometimes it’s hard finding a snack that’s satisfying on a low carb diet, but nuts seem to do the trick. They’re tasty, salty, and are super healthy. They’re high in healthy fats and protein while being low in carbs. Depending on how many carbs are eaten per day (on the keto diet, for example, it’s […]

Finding the perfect snack is the key to succeeding on a diet. Okay, not really, but it certainly helps! Whether a person would like to drop some pounds or make it through the day without giving up on a low carb diet, there need to be some healthy alternatives to grabbing a bag of chips. […]

When a person experiences satiety, it means they’re “satisfied.” Many use this term to refer to feeling full after eating. It also applies that the person will stay full for a while. Feeling full is essential for a low-carb dieter because feeling satisfied means the body won’t crave the bad stuff such as processed foods. […]

A low-carb diet, specifically the ketogenic diet, is known to reduce food cravings and burn fat more efficiently. Why is this the case? Because when switching to a high-fat diet instead of a carbohydrate diet, a body starts burning fat (or ketones) instead of glucose. What happens next is that a body starts burning fat, […]

When people begin a diet, a common assumption is to cut the fat. While eating too many carbohydrates can lead to gaining weight, what many people don’t realize is that fat is not the culprit. Carbs can not only cause weight gain but make it challenging to lose weight, and that’s often due to the […]