Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an increasingly common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. Women with this condition often grow a number of cysts on their ovaries and the syndrome is a leading cause of infertility. Additional … Read More
Intermittent fasting eating patterns are based on periods of abstaining from foods, typically for weight loss, religious or mental and physical health improvements. Fasting has recently gained popularity as a weight loss strategy, yet we know fasting has been used … Read More
Gluconeogenesis translates as ‘the production of new glucose‘. It is the metabolic process of generating glucose from non- carbohydrate food sources. This process mainly takes place in the liver, but also in the kidneys. Glucose is made from amino acids … Read More
Glucose burning Glucose, from carbohydrates, are the primary fuel for the body’s cells and organs when eating a standard western diet. Cells obtain energy by taking up glucose from the blood, where a metabolic reaction takes place to release energy. … Read More
How much protein to eat on a LCHF diet is highly individual, based on a number of factors. Protein plays has an important roles in the body. Along with carbohydrates and fats, protein is one of the three macronutrients, often … Read More
Cholesterol is often described as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ based on Total, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels. In these very simple terms high HDL levels (good cholesterol) indicate a low risk of heart disease and high LDL levels (bad cholesterol) indicate … Read More
Prior to changing diet it is important to consider if there are any health risks in eating LCHF. Discuss dietary changes and potential health risks with your healthcare professionals in advance, particularly if taking medications, pregnant or breastfeeding. A Low … Read More
We certainly advocate eating much more of the healthy fats from animals (meat, dairy and eggs) as well as nuts, avocado, olive oil and coconut oil. This is a much higher percentage of calories from fat than dietary authorities have … Read More
Some people experience various temporary side effects when converting to a Low Carb, High Fat diet. This is a result of your body switching from using carbohydrates as its primary fuel source to using fat as a fuel. For most … Read More
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