Tag: Healthy Living
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What Is MCT Oil? The Keto Supplement That Does More Than You Think 🥥
MCT oil is one of the most talked-about supplements in the keto world — but most people only know half the story. Here’s the complete breakdown of what MCT oil is, how it works, the science-backed benefits, how to use it, and what to watch out for.
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Keto & Mental Health: What the Research Says About Depression, Mood, and Your Brain on Fat 🧠
You can’t drive others around with an empty tank of gas. Mental health is the foundation everything else is built on — and what you eat matters more than most people realize. Here’s the emerging science on keto and depression, mood, and brain health, including two landmark studies from 2026.
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Dirty Keto vs. Clean Keto: The Debate, My Take, and Why I Lost Weight on McDonald’s 🍔
The keto community is divided on dirty keto — some say it doesn’t count, some say it’s the only way they survive real life. Here’s my honest take after years of living this lifestyle: keto is not a religion. It’s a way of life. And bunless cheeseburgers have a place in it.
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Eating Well with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Why Food Matters More When Mobility Is a Fight 🦓
Living with EDS means navigating chronic pain, limited mobility, and a body that plays by different rules. I know — because it’s my life too. Here’s what I’ve learned about eating well with EDS, why nutrition becomes even more critical when you’re forced into a more sedentary life, and how a low-carb, anti-inflammatory approach has…
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Keto & Menopause: What You Need to Know (This One’s Personal Too) 🔥
Hot flashes, belly fat, brain fog, sleepless nights — menopause is no joke. But here’s what I’ve learned living it: keto has tools that work. Here’s the full breakdown of keto and menopause, including what the research says, why blood sugar is the key, and a special note for women with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome who may…
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Carnivore vs. Keto: The Complete Comparison Guide 🥩
Carnivore is all over your feed — but is it just keto with the volume turned up, or something completely different? Here’s your no-fluff, side-by-side breakdown of carnivore vs. keto: what they share, where they split, and how to figure out which one actually fits your life.
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Carb Manager: The App I’ve Been Using for Years (And Why I Think You Should Too) 📱
I’ve tried a lot of tracking apps over the years. Carb Manager is the one I keep coming back to — and after years of daily use, I’m finally writing up why. Plus, come find me on there! My username is CrazyKetoChick. 🙌
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Keto & PCOS: What You Need to Know (And Why This One’s Personal)
Two periods a year was my normal for most of my life. A few months into keto it was 10. A few years in — all 12. Here’s what the science says about why keto and PCOS are such a powerful combination.
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Keto vs. Ozempic: Do You Have to Choose? 🤔
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now. So where does that leave keto? I’m sharing my honest take on the debate — including why I believe keto wins on the one thing these drugs can’t give you: a life you actually want to live long-term.
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What Milk Is Best for Keto? Your Complete Guide to Keto-Friendly Milk Alternatives
Did you know oat milk has 17g of net carbs per cup? Or that lactose-free milk is just as carb-heavy as regular milk? Here’s everything you need to know about choosing the right milk on keto — and the ones to avoid completely.
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Your 7-Day Beginner Keto Meal Plan: A Gentle Start to Low Carb Living
Forget complicated macro calculators and strict rules. This beginner keto meal plan is built around one simple mantra — carbs are a limit, protein is a goal, fat is a lever. Seven days of simple, satisfying meals to get you started!
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Wait — There’s Sugar in My Table Salt? (And That’s Just the Beginning)
I was reading the label on my table salt one day when I spotted it — dextrose. Sugar. In my salt. If hidden sugars can hide there, where else are they lurking? Here’s what every keto dieter needs to know.
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Keto & Electrolytes: The Complete Guide to Staying Balanced and Beating the Keto Flu
Did you know that going keto actually depletes your body’s electrolytes — and that most people have no idea it’s happening? Here’s why it happens, what to do about it, and one medication interaction every keto dieter needs to know.