Author: Erin Elizabeth

Ketosis is a natural metabolic state. It involves the body producing ketone bodies out of fat, and using them for energy instead of carbs. You can get into ketosis by following a very low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet (1). In addition to fast weight loss, ketosis may have several health benefits, such as reduced seizures in epileptic children. Ketosis is quite complex, but this article explains what it is and how it can benefit you. What is Ketosis? Ketosis is a metabolic state in which fat provides most of the fuel for the body. It occurs when there is limited...

Water is the best beverage you can drink. Always. And if its fluoride free then it’s even better. If you are lucky enough to have a clean, deep, cold well to draw from, add one more point to your luck scale. But what about bottled water? If you don’t have a good glass one to use on the go, but want to stay hydrated, plastic water bottles are the only option left. However, do you know what type of plastic your bottle is made from or what the risks are for buying water in certain types of bottles? Well, you should, so...

New research has shown that eating a junk food diet (here’s a story we posted about 10 highly fattening foods) or a diet high in fat can be as damaging to the kidneys as diabetes. In fact, the problems caused by eating junk food or a high fat diet, are similar to those who have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes happens when sugar, or glucose, levels build up in your bloodstream and there isn’t enough insulin to move the sugar into your cells. This causes your body to rely on alternative energy sources in your tissues, muscles, and organs. As the disease...