24-Hour Fasts on Keto: How and How Often
Combining 24-hour fasts with a ketogenic diet may support metabolic flexibility. Learn how to fast safely, how often to do it, and what to eat before and after.
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The Hyperinsulinaemia Hypothesis in Plain English
Explaining the hyperinsulinaemia hypothesis clearly: how chronically high insulin drives weight gain and metabolic dysfunction, with evidence from ketogenic diet studies.
Keto and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
How a ketogenic diet may support liver health in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with evidence on metabolic improvements and practical UK food choices.
Insulin Resistance: The Real Driver of Modern Disease
Insulin resistance underpins many chronic conditions, from type 2 diabetes to fatty liver disease. The ketogenic diet may support metabolic health by improving insulin sensitivity.
Why the Scale Lies in the First Three Weeks
Understanding why the scale lies in the first three weeks of a ketogenic diet helps manage expectations. Water weight shifts and fat adaptation explain early fluctuations.
BHB as a Signalling Molecule, Not Just a Fuel
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) acts as more than an energy source in ketosis. Emerging research shows BHB as a signalling molecule influencing gene expression and inflammation. Learn how this impacts the ketogenic diet.
Keto and Type 1 Diabetes: A Cautious View
Exploring the potential benefits and risks of a ketogenic diet for people with type 1 diabetes, with evidence-based insights and practical considerations.
Keto and Prediabetes: How Reversal Mechanisms Work
Understanding keto and prediabetes reversal mechanisms: how a ketogenic diet improves insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control through metabolic shifts.
Anonymised Case Study: Two Stone Lost in Six Months on Keto
A real but anonymised case study of a UK adult who lost two stone in six months on the ketogenic diet, with insights into their approach and results.
What Phinney and Volek Got Right About Fat Adaptation
Stephen Phinney and Jeff Volek’s research on fat adaptation explains why the ketogenic diet works for sustained energy and metabolic health. Learn the science behind their findings.
How Keto Becomes a Lifestyle, Not a Diet
Learn how to transition ketogenic eating from a temporary diet into a sustainable lifestyle. Evidence-based strategies for long-term success.
The 25 Best Keto Snacks Under 5g Net Carbs
25 practical keto snacks all under 5g net carbs. Real UK supermarket options, macros, and why appetite control matters on a ketogenic diet.