The gut microbiome is a hot topic of research that is likely still in its infancy. Some studies have claimed that high-fat diets change the gut microbiome in concerning ways. We have written about the weaknesses in these studies which render them unreliable, most notably that none of them take a look at true low-carb,… Read More »
Ketogenic diets can lead to reductions in blood sugar and insulin levels as well as other health benefits, including weight loss. To reach ketosis, you need to follow a low-sugar or no-sugar diet. But just how much sugar can you have on keto? In this informational article, we examine how your keto diet sugar intake… Read More »
Ann F. This article examines how faith in science led physicians and patients to embrace the low-fat diet for heart disease prevention and weight loss. Scientific studies dating from the late s showed a correlation between high-fat diets and high-cholesterol levels, suggesting that a low-fat diet might prevent heart disease in high-risk patients. By the… Read More »