A Salt Course
Salt, like so many other things in nutrition, is a controversial subject. Much of the so-called ‘information’ should be taken with a pinch of salt, if not a fistful. In…
How to Survive the Keto Flu
One of the very first problems that someone who is starting out on a ketogenic diet will come across is the keto flu. To my personal shame, I suffered a…
7 Tips for Keto Shopping
One of the biggest drawbacks of adopting a keto lifestyle can also be one of its greatest advantages. Keto shopping tends to be quite different from the usual process. A…
Alzheimer’s: Can Keto help to protect you?
Can we use diet and lifestyle to protect us from the threat of cognitive decline from Alzheimer’s? This is a vital question that many people need to find some kind…
Sarcopenia…5 essential points re muscle wastage
One of the unique things about this particular blog is that it is intended for the more mature among us. Although it is completely true that many of the benefits…
Origins of Keto
A year ago I was still a vegetarian. In fact, I had been a vegetarian for nigh on three decades. I was experiencing a whole range of problems and challenges,…
A Change of Direction: Starting Keto
This blog is going to tell the story of my journey into the keto lifestyle and how the various changes have affected my health and well-being. There is no shortage…
The how and why of a Ketogenic Diet
This week I intend to drill down a little further into exactly what a ketogenic diet is and why it would be desirable to have one’s body spend a lot…