The ketogenic diet—or keto diet—is a very low-carb, high-fat diet linked to several health benefits, including weight loss and improved blood sugar control. When following the keto diet, a person restricts their total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams per day to reach and maintain ketosis, a metabolic state in which your body burns … Read more
A study from the University of Bath reveals that ketogenic low-carbohydrate diets can increase cholesterol levels and reduce beneficial gut bacteria, specifically Bifidobacterium. Published in Cell Reports Medicine, the research from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism involved 53 healthy adults for up to 12 weeks. Participants followed either a moderate sugar diet (control), a low-sugar diet (less than … Read more
Keto diets involve getting most of your calories from fat Shutterstock/George Dolgikh Eating a keto diet, which entails consuming most of your calories from fat and very few from carbohydrates, does lead to fat loss, but may also clog arteries and negatively affect the gut microbiome. Also known as a ketogenic diet, this way of … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study revealed the keto diet raised “bad” cholesterol and led to changes in the microbiome that were harmful to gut health. Johner Images/Getty Images A new study compared the keto diet with a diet low in added sugars and found that both diets reduced fat mass compared to a control diet. … Read more
New research suggests the keto diet could put us at risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome, to name a few concerns. The study was small, but the results might make people think twice about whether a keto diet is worth the trouble. Led by researchers from the University of … Read more
Share on PinterestScientists are looking at the effects of the keto diet on cancer therapies. Dulin/Getty Images A ketogenic diet can interact with certain cancer therapies to block the development of pancreatic cancer in mice, scientists at the University of California San Francisco have found. By combining a new treatment still in clinical trials with … Read more
At a Glance Researchers showed how a ketogenic diet can enhance the effects of an experimental anti-cancer drug and starve pancreatic tumors in mice. The findings suggest that diet might be paired with drugs to block the growth of certain types of cancerous tumors. Cancer cells need fuel to survive and thrive. The energy they … Read more
Keto diet can help with weight loss, something that is recommended to people with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Does Keto diet for PCOS symptoms help? The ketogenic or keto diet is a low-carbohydrate, and high-fat type of diet that can help with weight loss. All you have to do is reduce carbohydrate intake and replace … Read more
Are you on a weight loss journey with keto diet as your choice of weapon? If so, do not rely on regular cooking oils. Instead, opt for keto-friendly oils, specifically designed to support your goals. We spoke to Dt. Umang Malhotra, a clinical dietitian at Fitelo, to break down everything you need to know about … Read more
Considering the popularity of the ketogenic or keto diet, it is no surprise that Yasmin Karachiwala also decided to try it out for a week. Now, the Pilates trainer has opened up about her experience to Rohit Roy: “I try a lot of new diets because people ask me. So, when keto came out, I … Read more