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Replace refined carbs with whole lentils & whole cereals: Instead of eliminating all carbs, however, you can focus on cutting out refined carbs and processed sugars and eating whole grains and plenty of fiber.
Exercising the night or morning before a fasting diabetes blood test can interfere with the test results and produce artificially lower blood...
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Starchy vegetables—like beets, carrots, and jicama—contain higher amounts of carbs, and because of this, can raise blood sugar much faster than...
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You may experience constipation, diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, and other changes to your digestion. The good news is that you're not alone....
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It typically takes 2–4 days to enter ketosis if you eat fewer than 50 grams of carbs per day. However, some people may take longer depending on...
Read More »Replace refined carbs with whole lentils & whole cereals : Instead of eliminating all carbs, however, you can focus on cutting out refined carbs and processed sugars and eating whole grains and plenty of fiber. This category of food should make up the smallest portion of every meal, just one serving or about 1/4 of the plate. These are found in all types of grains, lentils, legumes & beans. Always stick to quality Fats : Quality fats aren’t the refined oil/ butter per se. But quality fat is any fat occurring in its most natural form, unprocessed and cold pressed like White butter, Ghee, coconut oil, mustard oil or olive oil. Even nuts, avocado & egg yolks are also a part of naturally occurring fats so never skip eating them.
The bottom line: Fat bombs contain high quality fats and natural sugar substitutes that are actually good for you: They keep your blood sugar from...
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Most beans are too high in carbs to be staples on the keto diet. However, with careful planning, you can include small servings of beans...
Read More »Hydrate yourself with 4 litre of water daily : Hydration is the key element to help us get rid of toxins, hence if we ensure to replace all the fluids we drink with just plain, unflavoured water then 60% of our digestive issues & weight loss struggles will be solved automatically. Follow your Circadian Rhythm : Very important tip we must maintain is rest & recovery. We all go through an array of stress & strain throughout the day- physical, mental, social, financial & intellectual hassles, and all these can be handled well and we can stay fit if we ensure to follow a quality sleep cycle every day, irrespective of weekends. Quality is always important along with quantity hence ensure to go to bed an hour before 12 midnight & 2 hours post dinner, then you will always maintain a consistency & rhythm your body can be happy about. So by now you know the little secrets of maintaining CONSISTENCY, the little thumb rule that will take you long way. Do remind yourself that the short-cuts available on internet-” The Fad Diets” are not the simple answer to your weight loss struggle but actually “Habit Formation” or re-wiring your brain of the wrong habits is what is going to show you results. So next time you hear this statement anywhere around the globe- “Lose 10 kg in 2 weeks” you must & should know how untrue that is. Do share these tips & tricks with your loved ones too, so that no one falls prey of these wrong statements.
People with raised cholesterol often wonder if it's OK to eat eggs, as egg yolk is rich in cholesterol. Generally speaking, it should be fine for...
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Some people may experience keto-flu symptoms due to genetics, electrolyte loss, dehydration and carbohydrate withdrawal. The keto flu usually lasts...
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If your goal is calorie control, aim to cheat no more than once or twice a week. But if ketosis is important for your progress, consider cheating...
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5 ways to reduce water weight on keto Consume nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of vitamin B1. ... Increase vegetable...
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