Food Science News | Food Science News – Food Science Information

ketogenic diet

05/15/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Keto is not the same as Paleo: 5 tips for success

These days, the road to fitness is just riddled with buzzwords that can be downright confusing to a person who’s just starting out. Take diets, for example. There are a lot of similarly themed meal plans that some people think are pretty much the same – like in the case of the paleo and keto […]

04/11/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Another reason to cut carbs and sugar: Cancer cells thrive on glucose

What could be more amazing than accidentally discovering a non-toxic, truly effective treatment for cancer? That’s exactly what happened when Dr. Dominic D’Agostino, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Molecular Pharmacology & Physiology, was investigating the reason why navy seals sometimes suddenly experience seizures underwater when using oxygen rebreathers. […]

03/06/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Ketone supplement drinks help diabetics control blood sugar, study finds

Here’s one scientifically-proven health benefit if you chug down a glass of that gross keto drink: The Daily Mail reported the results of a British-Canadian study where ketone supplements could help diabetics rein in their uncontrollable blood sugar levels. The controversial ketogenic diet eschewed carbohydrate intake for proteins and fat. It has won loyal adherents among celebrities like Kim Kardashian who can tolerate […]

02/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

GOOD FATS HEAL: After conventional medicine failed, five-year-old cured of epilepsy by eating hundreds of avocados

Sometimes eating the right foods can do a lot more to heal people than taking medication, as was illustrated recently by the remarkable turnaround of an epileptic British girl. Five-year-old Leafy Liu suffered from severe epilepsy from the time she was a baby, often suffering as many as 60 seizures per day. Conventional medicine was […]

11/12/2017 / By Rita Winters

Could a low-carb diet be an alternative to antipsychotic meds? Evidence finds it’s just as effective, without the negative side effects

Healthy food results in healthy bodies. With the rise of fast food, processed meats, and genetically-modified vegetables, is it any wonder why researchers keep reporting numerous diseases year after year? Mental health issues, like other physical health issues, are aggravated by bad diets. Doctors reveal that a ketogenic diet may significantly improve the conditions of people […]

09/10/2017 / By Russel Davis

Want to live longer and be stronger? Choose fat over carbs

An animal study published in Cell Metabolism revealed that following a high-fat diet or ketogenic diet may help promote longevity and improve physical strength. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of California Davis examined mice that were split into three groups. One group received a regular rodent high-carb diet, while […]

1 of 1