A Closer Look at Intermittent Fasting

A Closer Look at Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) is not a diet plan, per se. Rather, it’s a pattern of eating that alternates periods of eating with long periods of not eating (fasting). It allows the body to maximize the metabolic processes that take place only in a fasted state. Why fast?...
15 LCHF Dinner Ideas

15 LCHF Dinner Ideas

On the LCHF (low carbohydrate, high fat) diet, your dinners can be similar to the way you already eat…just leave out the starchy sides. You can replace potatoes and rice with mashed or grated cauliflower, replace pasta with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash,...
15 LCHF Lunch Ideas

15 LCHF Lunch Ideas

Is your idea of a typical lunch a sandwich and a bag of chips? On the LCHF (low carbohydrate, high fat) diet, that will have to change…but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have some of your favorites. In fact, you may be able to enjoy foods you may have...
5 Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight Over the Holidays

5 Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight Over the Holidays

Studies show that the average American puts on 1.5 to 2 pounds over the holiday season. That may not seem like much, but if you keep that weight on through January and the rest of the new year, the pounds can add up over the years. So, it’s better to avoid putting the...
15 LCHF Breakfast Ideas

15 LCHF Breakfast Ideas

Beyond bacon and eggs, what can you eat for breakfast on a LCHF (low carbohydrate, high fat) diet? In the U.S., our typical “breakfast foods” tend to be sweet, but in other parts of the world, eating fish, meats, and vegetables for breakfast is common. So, don’t be...