Confession time: I love citrus—zesty limes squeezed on my tacos, fresh-squeezed orange juice on slow Sunday mornings, and the invigorating scent of grapefruit candles when I need to unwind. But when it comes to eating whole citrus fruits? Historically, not my thing. The mess of peeling, the sticky fingers, the rogue juice dribbling down my…
SAN DIEGO – A simple dietary supplement may provide a new approach to boost CAR T cell function, according to a study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. While the approach needs to be assessed in clinical trials, the early research, shared…
As a rule, I shy away from extreme diets or eating regimens. Atkins? Never heard of them. Whole30 diet? Wholly not going to bother with it. The Paleo plan? Some things are better left in the history books. But the simplicity of the ketogenic diet plan—keto for short—appealed to me. And because I wanted to…
Eating a plant-based diet, or even going completely vegetarian, can offer health benefits. Vegetarians tend to have fewer chronic conditions and may live longer than their meat-eating counterparts. Pictured recipe: “Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa Then there’s the ketogenic diet (that high-fat and ultra-low-carb way of eating), which conjures up images of…
The ketogenic (keto) diet plan is a popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat eating plan often used in weight loss. Restricting carbohydrate intake leads to ketosis, a metabolic state in which the body burns fat as its primary energy source instead of sugar. However, this diet can pose risks in the long term, such as blood vessel damage,…
Many types of beans are too high in carbohydrates to be eaten on a keto diet. The high-fat, low-carb plan restricts carbohydrates so much that you’re only allowed about 5% to 10% of your daily calories from carbs. That amounts to 25 to 50 grams daily for a 2,000-calorie daily intake. That said, the diet…
Share on PinterestIs a keto diet or a Mediterranean diet better for blood sugar control, gut health, and weight loss? Design by MNT; Photography by CWP, LLC/Stocksy & Nadine Greeff/Stocksy. A ketogenic (keto) diet outperformed a Mediterranean diet in improving metabolic health metrics in a new, very small study in people who had recently received…
Discover the real experience of following the keto diet for 30 days. Learn about the side effects and why this diet may not be sustainable for everyone
A dangerous myth circulating on social media claims that the keto diet cures diabetes by lowering blood sugar through carb restriction. While keto can temporarily reduce blood glucose, it does NOT cure diabetes. Proper management involves a balanced diet, regular exercise, and sometimes medication. Relying solely on a keto diet oversimplifies a complex condition.
Diet plays a pivotal role in influencing autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS), inflammatory bowel disease, and rheumatoid arthritis. Despite this, the underlying mechanisms linking diet to disease remain unclear. Recent research highlights the benefits of a high-fat, low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (KD) in improving MS symptoms in both humans and mice. This diet induces a…