Tag: Insulin Resistance
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Keto & Perimenopause: The Complete Hormonal Survival Guide 🌙
Perimenopause is having a cultural moment — and for good reason. Brain fog, belly fat, hot flashes, sleep chaos, and joint changes that nobody warned you about. Here’s how keto supports the hormonal transition, what the EDS-perimenopause connection actually means, and why PCOS makes it even more complicated.
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Cortisol & Keto: Why Chronic Stress Is Sabotaging Your Weight Loss 🧠
Doing everything right on keto and still not losing weight? Chronic stress and elevated cortisol may be the missing piece. Here’s how the cortisol-belly fat-blood sugar cycle actually works, the honest nuance on keto and cortisol, and 10 evidence-based ways to break the pattern.
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Keto & Exercise: Do You Have to Work Out to Lose Weight on Keto? 💪
Here’s the honest truth: you don’t have to exercise to lose weight on keto. The research says so, and my personal experience says so too. But here’s what actually happens when you start to feel better — and why combining keto and movement creates something really powerful.
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POTS, Keto & Salt: The Connection Every Zebra Needs to Know 🦓
POTS is one of the most common comorbidities of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — and it changes everything about how you need to eat, hydrate, and manage your electrolytes. Here’s the full breakdown of POTS, why salt is literally medicine, and why keto and POTS are a surprisingly powerful combination.
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Non-Scale Victories: The Wins That Matter More Than the Number on the Scale 🏆
The scale is one way to measure progress — but it’s not the only one, and honestly? It’s not even the best one. Here’s a celebration of the real wins — the ones that show up in your everyday life, your body, and your confidence.
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Keto & Sleep: Can Cutting Carbs Actually Help You Sleep Better? 😴
Poor sleep wrecks your mood, your metabolism, your willpower, and your health. Here’s what the research says about how keto affects sleep quality, why blood sugar is the hidden villain in bad sleep, and the practical steps you can take tonight.
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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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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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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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The Glycemic Index & Keto Sweeteners: Your Complete Guide to What’s Safe, What’s Sketchy, and What to Avoid 🍯
Not all sugars are created equal!