Blog and Recipes
There is much confusion about these two concepts so let’s discuss these and do some myth-busting.
Firstly, let's talk about ketosis.
Ketosis means you have ketones in your blood.
Ketones are produced in the liver and are a byproduct of fat breakdown.
This occurs when your body no...
“Keto flu” is the name many people use to describe the transition period that may occur when you change your diet from a high carbohydrate diet to a low carbohydrate diet. Not everyone gets it. Some people have mild symptoms, and some people have very severe symptoms.
The...
Hair loss is a common issue that comes up frequently for people who are losing weight following a ketogenic diet or a low carb lifestyle
So, let’s talk about the causes - the actual causes, not the Facebook opinions!
- Telogen Effluvium. (TE)
The most common cause of hair loss on a low...
A change in bowel habits is common with any change in diet.
When starting a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle the reduction in carbohydrates can result in either constipation or diarrhoea.
It is important to note that any change in bowel habit that doesn’t resolve needs investigation as this...
This week on cooking, coaching & conversations, Dr Lucy Burns showed how to create a delicious 10-minute meal - keto creamy chicken surprise.
Ingredients
- olive oil
- onions, chopped
- 1.5kg chicken thighs
- bacon (if you have it)
- garlic, chopped
- mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 a block of cream...
This week on cooking, coaching & conversations, Dr Lucy Burns shows how to make a simple and delicious keto chow mein.
Ingredient
- butter for cooking
- onions, chopped (we used frozen)
- mushrooms, chopped
- 1 kg beef mince
- 1 packet of Mingle Seasonings 'Curry in a Hurry'
- capsicum, sliced
- ...
As medical doctors who specialise in lifestyle medicine, we have extensive knowledge and experience in helping people restore their health using both a low carb lifestyle and /or a ketogenic diet.
The majority of health issues facing our society are related to metabolic health. There is a tsunami...
