If keto is about anything, it’s about ketones. However, one of the most confusing elements of keto is the concept of ‘optimal ketosis’. Many people believe that a higher beta-hydroxybutyrate, also known as BHB, or ‘blood ketones’, is better. While this belief was based on the best information available, we now have better data as …
After publishing Big Fat Keto Lies, a number of people asked me to write a review of Gary Taubes’ new book The Case for Keto. After writing a book unpicking the most common misconceptions and mistakes in low carb and ‘ketogenic’ diets through the lens of Nutritional Optimisation, I had a few thoughts. Keto Lie …
Read moreGary Taubes’ The Case for Keto: An Honest (Critical) Review
Want to cut through the confusion and controversy surrounding keto and low-carb? Give a listen as Ketogains co-founder Luis Villasenor and I discuss how a well-formulated low-carb or keto diet should look. We weigh in on these topics: How is a standard or high-protein ketogenic diet for fat loss and body composition different from a …
Read moreThe 5 Biggest Mistakes on Keto | Luis Villasenor (KetoGains)
A critical review of Kevin Hall’s latest study “A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial” through the lense of nutritional optimisation.
There is a lot of confusion about ‘excess protein’ and whether you can have too much protein on keto. Insulin and protein are used to build and repair your muscles, organs and the other important parts of your body. This is an important and beneficial use of protein and insulin. Foods that contain the harder …
There is a lot of controversy and confusion over gluconeogenesis and the impact of protein on blood sugar and ketosis. I want to shed some light on protein, insulin, and how high-protein meals impact your blood sugar. Some common questions around the interwebs include: If you are managing diabetes, should you avoid protein because it …
Read moreWhy Does My Blood Sugar Drop (or Rise) After Eating Protein?
The food insulin index data indicates that there is both a blood sugar and an insulin response to the glucogenic component of protein. [1] A higher protein intake tends to lead to better blood sugar control, increased satiety and reduced caloric intake. Digested amino acids from protein circulate in the bloodstream until they are required for …
Read moreBlood Glucose, Glucagon and Insulin Response to Protein vs Carbs