Perhaps one of the most commonly discussed side-effects while on a Ketogenic diet isn’t weight loss but, instead, the Keto Flu. Once you jump headfirst into Keto and severely limit your carbs, your body will begin to withdrawal from these compounds and transition from relying on glucose for energy to utilizing fat sources instead. More often than not, the most common symptoms of Keto Flu are dizziness, nausea, muscle aches and irritability; making it very similar to the traditional influenza virus without the associated pathogenic component. In this article, we will further explore what Keto Flu is and provide some easy solutions to help minimize its effects and keep you on track with your weight loss goals. Continue reading “What is Keto Flu?”

One of the primary goals of the Ketogenic diet is to get the body into a state of nutritional ketosis to burn fat for energy instead of the commonly available glucose from sugar and carbohydrates that are available with a normal diet. But as your body begins to transition into this fat-burning state, how do you know if you are actually in ketosis or at a level which is optimal? In this article, we will look at some of the best ways to test your level of ketosis through your breath, urine or blood. Continue reading “How Do You Know If You Are In Ketosis?”