How can I tell if I’m in ketosis?
Before you go out and buy ketostix, short litmus-like strips that you pee on to measure ketones, let’s talk about...
What can’t I eat?
Sugar in all forms (anything ending in “ose”), honey, most fruits, bread, pasta, cereals, breadings, rice, starch, potatoes and other...
What can I eat on this diet?
Meat, fatty fish, eggs, bacon, coconut oil, butter, lard, tallow, olive oil, heavy cream, cheese, cream cheese, green leafy vegetables,...
I’ve heard that Ketones are bad. Why would I want them in my body?
Some people, especially medical professionals, have only heard about ketosis in the context of a condition that Type 1 diabetics...
How can I test to see if my insulin increases in response to ingesting x?
This is something you can do to test to see if you brain is going to play tricks on you...
How can I test to see if my blood sugar increases in response to ingesting x?
You’ll need a blood glucometer to test the glucose in your blood, and you are going to chart a Glucose...
Can I eat or drink x and stay in ketosis?
We are not dogmatic about what to eat, drink, or otherwise ingest. Rather, we encourage you to test these items...
What are Fundamentals and Variables?
Fundamental foods are those that have never been shown to significantly raise blood sugar and/or insulin. Fresh meats, pure fats,...
Can you help me calculate my macros?
Even better, we can point you to a web resource: Keto Calculator
I hear you talk about “macros.” What’s a macro?
The term Macros is shorthand for Macronutrients. These are sources of energy (or Calories): Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates. See...
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