Robert van Brussel
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What Can You Eat with the Keto Diet?
This diet is high in fat and very low in carbohydrates, so you end up producing ketones as an alternative source of energy. The emphasis on protein and fat combined with cutting out almost all carbs means that your body begins burning fats instead of glucose for fuel. By doing this, you can essentially trick your body into thinking it’s in a state of starvation, which forces it to initiate a process called ketosis that burns stored fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Because many people fear giving up carbohydrates will mean saying goodbye to grain-based foods like pasta and pizza, the best way to ease into the Keto Diet is by focusing on high-protein and high-fat meals while keeping your carbohydrate intake as low as possible at first. So if you’re ready to give the Keto Diet a try, here are some foods that are perfect for you!
By Robert van Brussel3 years ago in Longevity
How to Create a Vegan Meal When You Don't Know How
So you’ve decided to go vegan. Great! But now comes the hard part: how do you actually do it? It’s not as easy as cutting out animal products one by one. In fact, almost all packaged and pre-made foods contain some sort of animal product. That means that giving up meat, eggs, and dairy is an excellent way to limit your intake of those things, but it doesn’t make things very easy when you first start out on this new lifestyle. Thankfully, with a little bit of planning and guidance, going vegan can be a lot easier than you might think. This article will give you some helpful tips and tricks for creating a successful vegan meal plan that fits your needs.
By Robert van Brussel3 years ago in Humans
