Tag: Ketosis

  • Are MCT and BHB supplements necessary?

    I’ve never tried any supplements of any kind because I’ve always found them unnecessary… for me. I can understand why some people might want to or might need to take supplements to get the results they want. It’s just never been something I’ve needed to explore. Part of the reason I don’t need them is…

  • What exactly happens when you’re in ketosis?

    I don’t think I ever experienced any of the so-called negative side effects of going into ketosis. Maybe it’s because my conversion to living this way was more gradual over the course of years. I wish I knew what I was doing a couple decades ago. Then I could have measured it all and had…

  • Defense Department may ban beer and pizza?

    The Military Times has picked up on the story regarding the military possibly switching to the keto diet for performance reasons. Service members, and Navy SEALS especially, may have to forgo beer and burritos for skinny cocktails and avocado salad (forget the tortilla chips) if a proposal from Special Operations Command gains momentum. While a…

  • Is the Keto Diet sustainable in the long term? Here’s one man’s opinion

    I don’t think it’s practical to be in ketosis or maintain total adherence to the keto diet, or any other diet for that matter, 24 hours and 7 days a week for the rest of your life. It really wouldn’t make life enjoyable either to miss out on cakes, candies, breads, pasta, and other foods…

  • Things you need to know about keto test strips

    Are you or are you not in ketosis? The most accurate way to know is to use keto test strips. I know a lot of people on Instagram have used these strips to know if they’re in or out of ketosis. I’ve never used them before but I’m seriously considering giving it a try. Here’s…

  • Navy SEALs and the Keto Diet

    So it seems the U.S. Navy SEALs are looking into the Keto Diet in order to enhance their performance while under water. Who knew?? “One of the effects of truly being in ketosis is that it changes the way your body handles oxygen deprivation, so you can actually stay underwater at [deeper] depths for longer…