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Most people think of fats as “good fats” and “bad fats.” Good fats provide nutrients that are essential for our bodies, but also lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. There are two types of good fats: polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. Monounsaturated fats such as olive oil and nuts contain omega-9 fatty acids which help keep cholesterol low by burning calories and decreasing blood pressure. Polyunsaturated fats such as Omega...

The ketogenic diet is a low carb, high fat diet that turns your body into a fat burning machine. Read on to find out more about this diet! The ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate and high-fat content meal plan, which has been shown in some studies to be effective for weight loss. The goal of the ketogenic diet is to get the body into a state of “ketosis,” meaning you’re...

It is a well-known fact that the Paleo Diet focuses on eating unprocessed foods that are similar to what our Paleolithic ancestors ate. But why don't people follow this diet for those reasons? Often, they believe it is healthier and more sustainable than other diets. However, there are many misconceptions about this diet as well as its purpose such as: "Paleo can be too restrictive." or "The diet doesn't allow...

Proteins are vital to the proper functioning of the human body. When you think of protein, you probably think of your muscles and people like bodybuilders drinking protein shakes to grow them. And while you’d be correct — that’s just one of the ways we need and use protein! Protein is responsible for much of the structure, function and regulation of the entire human body. Everything from muscle growth, to...