Summary Not all calories are equal—nutrient-dense foods support better health than empty-calorie processed foods. Proteins and complex carbs take more energy to be digested, while processed foods are rapidly digested and lead to blood sugar spikes. Processed foods can disrupt insulin and fat storage hormones, while whole foods promote hormone balance and satiety. High-quality foods reduce the risk of chronic […]
Summary The ketogenic diet consists of a low carbohydrate (<50g/day) and high fat intake to force the body into burning fat for the production of ketone bodies as an alternative energy source. The ketogenic diet was first introduced as a treatment for epileptic and diabetic patients. The rise of antiepileptic drugs steeply reduced the usage and research of the ketogenic […]
Summary: Probiotics are consumable living microorganisms and are often offered as a treatment for gastrointestinal syndromes. The use of probiotics has been proven to be beneficial in a selective number of cases but does require a fully individualised treatment. Long-term studies on the effects of probiotics are limited, and more research is needed to determine their overall efficacy and safety […]
Summary: Intermittent fasting is a diet that does not control what is being eaten but rather focuses on when to eat. Negative side effects include a dysregulation of hormone levels such as insulin and cortisol. Most research has been done on animals and is not 100% translatable to humans. We are living in an era where the Western World is […]