The ketogenic diet is a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet designed to force the body to switch from using glucose from carbohydrates to using ketones from fat as its primary energy source. It does this by restricting the intake of carbohydrates and increasing the amount of fat consumed.

You are what you eat.

With inflation skyrocketing around the world, our fruits and vegetables are seemingly getting more expensive by the week. Buying organic adds a whole new layer of expense to the grocery shopping bill. So, is it really worth that extra cost? Let’s find out if earring organic actually makes sense.

With food and grocery bills on the rise, food wastage is something that most of us simply cannot afford. Neither can our planet; not only is food wastage a major contributor to greenhouse gasses, it’s also a waste of the water, natural resources and energy used to produce the food in the first place. Here are half a dozen things you can do to reduce food wastage at home.

Few things are as frustrating as hitting a weight loss plateau. You’re doing all of the right exercises the right way, disciplining yourself to stay clean on your diet and cutting back on the amount of food you eat each day. Still, your weight on the scale won’t budge. If only you could figure out a way to restart your fat loss journey! Well, we’re here to help. In this article, we reveal the most common reasons that people get stuck on their weight loss journey and what you can do about it. 

We all have our favorite season. Yet, regardless of whether we prefer summer or winter, every season presents us with a new array of fresh fruits and vegetables. While all fruits and vegetables are available all year round, there are some good reasons to eat fruits and vegetables that are in season. Here are 5 of them.

After another crazy year, the silly season is on our doorstep once again. That means that your health and fitness routine is about to be challenged. But it doesn’t mean that it has to be upended. Here are four tips to help you to, not just survive, but thrive through the silly season.

Snack foods will either make or break your healthy eating ambitions. Snacking is a natural part of life, but unhealthy snacking doesn’t have to be. By giving your snack times a little forethought and preparation, you can actually make them an opportunity to add nutrient dense calories to your system that improve your health. Here are 6 healthy snack recipes that will add a sumptuous healthy delight to your day and that you can prepare in just a few minutes. 

You may not realise it, but there’s a war going on inside your gut. There are about 20 billion combatants and they’re in diametrically opposed camps; good bacteria and bad bacteria.

The sad news is that, for most of us, the good bacteria are hugely outnumbered. This is largely due to the Standard Western Diet, with its emphasis on high-glycemic carbohydrates, something which bad bacteria absolutely love.

The good news is that we’re able to come to the aid of our good bacteria with the smart use of enzymes and probiotics.

Coffee, like most things, is good in moderation. When it comes to a Cuppa Joe, however, a lot of people find it difficult to moderate their coffee consumption. Excess coffee consumption can lead to such problems as anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems and energy crashes. As a result, some people decide to go cold turkey on coffee. So, what happens when you give up on coffee?

Food cravings can affect even the most nutritionally disciplined among us. Often that craving overwhelms us and, before we know it, we’re munching down on that item of food that we can’t stop thinking about. We can tend to think that food cravings are random, uncontrollable urges. The truth, however, is that food cravings have meaning. When you know what has led to your food craving, you will have the power to control it. Let’s take a look at some common cravings to uncover what causes them and what you can do to eliminate them.

When it comes to achieving your workout goals, nutrition is the key. What you fuel your body with before, during and after your exercise session is going to determine whether your hard work pays off or not. In this article, we break down what you should eat before, during and after your workout to fuel your body for optimal gains.

We have known the benefits of tea for a long time but recently we’ve seen a new star arise on the scene - Matcha. This version of tea is booming thanks to its antioxidant and neuroprotective benefits. In this article, we reveal everything you need to know about Matcha so you can decide if it’s for you.

We all know that we need to eat more vegetables but which ones should we prioritise? In this article, we list the 7 best vegetables that should be part of your diet, as ranked by the nutritional value to your body.

Has your default energy level become stuck in first gear? Does it feel as if you get up and go got up and left long ago, never to return? If you’re feeling sluggish, the problem will largely have to do with what you are, or are not, eating. After all, food is our only energy source. In this article, we present 7 tips on how to eat to restore your lagging energy levels.

Meal plans involve setting a plan for how you will eat over the course of your week. It is often used by people who are trying to lose weight. However, getting into the meal planning habit can be beneficial to all of us. Here are 8 reasons why you might want to consider taking up the meal planning habit.

Going vegan is trendy these days. That’s thanks in no small part to the popularity of the Netflix documentary ‘The Gamechangers’, which featured a number of high profile athletes, including strength athletes, who had ‘gone green’, apparently with amazing results. Along with the rush to ditch the meat, however, have come some serious reservations from nutritionists and dietitians. In this article we take a look at some of those concerns and present 4 reasons why going vegan might not be a game-changer after all.

Fat Loss Myth #1: Weight Loss Powders and Pills Can Permanently Shed Body FatThe fat loss industry is worth trillions (that’s 12 zeros!) of dollars. The corporate world is creaming it from people’s obsession with a quick fix for fat loss. One of the ways that large corporations get rich at your expense is by marketing miracle fat loss pills, powders and shakes that promise remarkable results. The truth is that no pill, powder or shake will EVER get you lean. It doesn’t matter which ‘breakthrough’ herbal fat loss has been added to a product, its effect will be negligible at best. Some herbs do have a legitimate thermogenic effect, with the potential to increase fat burning by 30-50 calories over the course of a day. But it takes 3,500 calories to burn off 0.5kgs of fat. At that rate, it would take more than 6 months just to lose a kilo of fat. And it would cost hundreds of dollars!Supplements are not a replacement for real, whole food. In addition, many of the ingredients that are packed into these miracle fat loss compounds are downright dangerous. All you have to do is to take a look at the fine print at the bottom of the glossy ads that sell these products. You’ll find a long list of disclaimers and warnings.

Fasting is the oldest nutritional intervention for weight loss and good health that exists. Only in the last few years, however, has it gained mainstream traction. Today, fasting, in the form of intermittent fasting, is one of the most popular dieting choices on the planet. The reason is simple - it works! In this article we investigate what intermittent fasting is, why you should do it and how to implement it into your life.

Since we were kids, many of us have been told to take our Vitamin C in order to ward off winter bugs. Yet, in the last few decades, the benefits of Vitamin C have been revealed to be greater than simply helping us get through winter. In this article, we reveal 4 key benefits of this amazing vitamin, along with 7 of the best foods from which to get it.