Did you know that the brain is nearly 60% fat? When you look at it from that perspective, it’s not surprising that the ketogenic diet helps alleviate seizures for some people. Knowing that, I got to wondering how useful the ketogenic diet would be for brain health. Read more... 

Potassium is a vital nutrient!

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As you adopt more of the keto lifestyle, you become more aware of what you're eating. This means that you spend more time reading labels. And let me tell you, labels can be very confusing. Many products that are labeled "keto-friendly" because they are lower in carbs aren't really keto-friendly. They may be lower in carbs than their fully carbed shelf-mates, but that doesn’t make them truly keto. We’re going to take a look at some of the ways that labels can be misleading.

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American Thanksgiving is coming up, and I’m reminded of this Coffee with Leta that we did last year right after Thanksgiving.

I thought it might be a good idea for you to see this video before Thanksgiving this year, so you can get some ideas for planning before the holiday (and those negative thoughts) happen!

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Collagen is one of the proteins in your body. WebMD calls collagen ‘the body’s scafolding.’ It’s one of the most important building blocks of the giant list of ingredients that makes up you.

Protein is an essential part of your fuel intake when you’re following the ketogenic diet. Paired with fat, protein makes us feel satisfied after a meal. As you’re losing weight, it’s especially important that you grow muscle and take care of your skin; protein is essential to this process. Read here more about some of the ways that collagen peptides in particular can support you in your keto journey.

When many people adopt the keto diet, they do “dirty” or “lazy” keto; they take the “If It Fits In Your Macros (IIFIYM)” approach. In other words, they will eat small amounts of grains if they have room in their macros. However, do grains actually benefit us in any way? Whole grains might, but what about refined grains? With every tasty, grain-filled meal comes some sort of catch with our health. Going grain-free may increase health benefits that are worth investing in rather than not, especially for people on keto. Let’s get into why you should go grain free. Read more why you should consider going grain free... 

A while back, I had a discussion with group member Ashley Crimmins about her keto journey.

Something really struck me about Ashley’s journey, and I wanted to share it with you. Ashley first began her journey soon after giving birth to her second baby. That attempt didn’t last long for her; it just wasn’t the right time. But after a few months of research, she and her husband jumped in full force. Read more... 

Since we first began isolating, I’ve advocated for people to remain keto. I feel like the keto diet supports your health, and having good eating habits in place can make it easier to deal with anxiety and boredom. But for many people, remaining keto has been tricky. 

You may have decided that it’s time to get back to your usual keto diet, so I’ve put together some tips to help you get back to keto after a break.

Upheavals like the current self-isolation rules, or situations where you have little to no control, can be hard mentally. While these issues will probably ease when the world gets back to something resembling normal, they are impacting your life on a regular basis today.  I’ve put together some ideas to help you stay healthy while you are dealing with ongoing stress. Read more...