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There are very few things and nutrients deemed essentials for living. Let’s review them and why carbohydrates are not truly necessary.  This should flash you back to a beginners level of science nutrition. Mammals need to consume the following things to stay alive 1. WATER 2. ENERGY FOR FUEL Energy can come f...

WARNING: the Keto diet will raise or normalize your hormone levels. Details outlining the effect ketosis has on menstrual cycle found here. One tell-tale sign of a hormonal surge in women is menstruation. If you are a woman of childbearing age, get ready for unexpected menstruation when you eat mostly fat wit...

Kidney Function:  We use the term KIDNEY FUNCTION to tell patients how well their kidneys are working. Kidneys are those quiet little organs that do a great deal of work but don’t “speak” much. Like macho cowboys, kidneys put up with a lot of crap (or waste) and don’t complain much. They clean the blood. Kidn...

I continue to fuel my body with ketones because of its effect on brain function. Ketosis’ main attraction to most people is its ability to produce smooth, almost effortless weight loss. Ketosis makes weight loss quicker and easier. In fact, losing weight on a keto diet is a ‘no-brainer’ for many people. How c...