The Ketogenic Diet & Cognitive Function

Ketogenic Diet. Alzheimer’s. Insulin Resistance. Brain Function. Although seemingly unrelated on the surface, these terms are intricately connected. Current research...

What Are Micronutrients?

While carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are considered important macronutrients in our diet, vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that play a significant...

What Are Macronutrients?

As the name implies, macronutrients are types of nutrients that are required in “macro” or large amounts.1 They play essential roles...

The Ketogenic Diet & Cognitive Function

Ketogenic Diet. Alzheimer’s. Insulin Resistance. Brain Function. Although seemingly unrelated on the surface, these terms are intricately connected. Current research highlights how the ketogenic diet may favorably affect cognitive function by improving glucose homeostasis. What Is the Connection Between Diabetes and Cognitive Function? Neurons in the brain have one of the highest energy demands in the...

What Are Micronutrients?

While carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are considered important macronutrients in our diet, vitamins and minerals are micronutrients that play a significant role in metabolism and overall human health.1 Micronutrients can be consumed in smaller amounts than macronutrients, but are still essential for various biochemical processes in the body.2,3 VITAMINS Vitamins are organic compounds essential for numerous cellular...

What Are Macronutrients?

As the name implies, macronutrients are types of nutrients that are required in “macro” or large amounts.1 They play essential roles in the body to provide energy, synthesize molecules, produce hormones, and regulate various metabolic pathways. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat make up the three major types of dietary macronutrients.2 CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates encompass a broad category of foods...

Targeted Ketogenic Diet

Targeted ketogenic diet is typically described as a subtype of the cyclical ketogenic diet.1 Like the cyclical ketogenic diet, the targeted ketogenic diet also allows higher consumption of carbohydrates, but specifically targets this to periods of high intensity workout. What Are the Benefits? The targeted ketogenic diet can allow individuals to consume adequate carbohydrate to optimize...

What Are the Different Types of Ketogenic Diet?

Standard Ketogenic Diet The standard ketogenic diet is the typical ketogenic diet that people are familiar with.1 It focuses on the consumption of very low amounts of carbohydrate, very high amounts of fat, and moderate amounts of protein. It usually recommends the diet to consist of 70% fat, 10% carbohydrates, and 20% protein. The standard ketogenic diet...

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