Insulin Resistance I bet most of the population is insulin resistant and they don’t even know it. And unfortunately insulin resistance is probably at the core of every single decease. Understanding the effects of insulin is key in order to understand the effects that the standard diets have on us, not only now but especially in…
High cholesterol on a ketogenic diet The below video from Dr. Paul Mason explains what it means to have High Cholesterol when doing a Keto lifestyle Source: Youtube – Dr. Paul Mason – High Cholestrol on a Ketogenic DIet Should you be concerned with your cholesterol levels? In very simple terms, no. The myth of…
What should your Ketone levels be? When starting a keto diet, pretty much everyone gets focused on their ketone levels. It makes sense. They are concrete measurements of progress and most of us are goal oriented. But we can’t tell you how many people we’ve spoken to who wanted to give up because they weren’t…
Sugar hurts your Vitamin Status! Most people are aware that eating too much sugar can cause high blood glucose, insulin spikes and obesity. It can also elevate the risk of chronic decease, diabetes and cancer. What most people don’t know however, is that excess glucose can also lead to nutrient deficiencies that impact the levels of vitamins…
Why is Processed Food not healthy The human kind has made remarkable advances in the last couple of centuries. We have been able to make our lifes easier in so many ways. When it comes to food most people have more than their ancestors ever imagined and we can get a pretty decent meal with…
Polyunsaturated Fat Polyunsaturated Fatty-Acids or PUFAs are the third type of fats the others being saturated and monounsaturated fats. PUFAs are very important fats which are also essential for our health, but we need to deep-dive a bit more and understand how best to incorporate them into our diet for optimal benefits. This is because…
If have been been following the ketOntrack lifestlye for a while, you are probably enjoying all the benefits of keto. Increased energy, better congnitive function , reduced inflammation to name only a few. Is there a reason to re-introduce carbs in our diet? Are all carbs to be avoided? First of all it is important…
Hey there! Have you ever wondered if being sleepy after a meal is a normal reaction of the body? Should we feel energetic after a meal with our body and cells having all the fule they need? In the same token do we really need a coffee first thing when we wake-up? Our body has…
Light is a nutrient that plays a significant role in signaling your mitochondria to do things and when to do them. And different light frequencies trigger different signals in your cells. Meditation, deep breathing, neurofeedback – you can improve all of these by strengthening your mitochondria, and mitochondria rely on light. Let’s look at the…
Lectins in a healthy diet You probably heard about lectins. Lectins are a type of protein that can bind to cell membranes. Lectins are abundant in legumes and grains, and most commonly found in the part of the seed that becomes a leaf when the plant sprouts. They’re also found in dairy products and certain…
