A Brief History of the Low Carb and Keto Movement

Trends and fads come and go. Ideas rise in popularity when someone discovers something that works.  A few people apply this initial idea and got great results.  In time, entrepreneurial people realise there is money to be made and scramble to sell things to make it ‘easier’ and ‘more enjoyable’.  Often, these marketers play fast … Read more

Dom D’Agostino’s Breakfast

At first, sardines, oysters, eggs, and broccoli sound like a bizarre breakfast combination.   But given Dom is one of the smartest guys on the keto scene, it’s no wonder this unorthodox meal scored as high as it did in its nutritional analysis! Before researching cancer and oxygen toxicity seizures for the Defence Advanced Research Projects … Read more

Magnesium Rich Foods and Recipes: A Practical Guide

Magnesium is a big deal!   It’s the fourth most abundant mineral in your body. Despite its necessity, almost half the U.S. population is falling short of the recommended minimum requirement for magnesium.  What are the Roles of Magnesium in Your Body? Magnesium: Getting adequate magnesium is helpful for: A lack of magnesium is strongly … Read more

Highest Vitamin K Foods and Recipes: A Practical Guide

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that exists in its vitamin K1 and K2 forms.  Although both forms of vitamin K have different functions and are found in various foods, they have similar structures and some similar roles. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) is an essential fat-soluble nutrient that makes up around 75-90% of all vitamin K … Read more

Highest Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Foods and Recipes

While it’s important to get enough pantothenic acid in your diet, it’s hard to be deficient (unless you are starving).  What Does Vitamin B5 Do in Your Body? Foods Naturally High in Pantothenic Acid “Pantothenic” originates from the Greek root pantothen, which means ‘from all sides’.  Vitamin B5 is virtually present in all foods, both … Read more

Highest Thiamine (Vitamin B1) Foods and Recipes

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is an essential nutrient that enables you to use energy from foods rich in carbohydrates to power your brain and nervous system.   Roles of Vitamin B1 in Your Body What Are The Symptoms of Vitamin B1 Deficiency? Severe thiamine deficiency is a recognised medical condition known as beriberi.  There … Read more