Tag: Keto and Gut Health
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Keto & Gut Health: The Complete Microbiome Guide 🦠
Keto and gut health: does the ketogenic diet help or hurt your microbiome? The complete guide — what the research says, the keto-friendly prebiotic foods you’re probably not eating enough of, how to choose a probiotic, and why the EDS gut connection deserves its own conversation.
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Collagen on Keto: The Complete Guide — Types, Benefits, EDS & Why Your Diet Matters 🦓
Not all collagen is the same — and for keto dieters and the EDS community, the type you choose actually matters. A complete guide to the 5 collagen types, how keto helps and hurts collagen production, the EDS-collagen gene connection, and what to look for in a supplement.
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MTHFR, Folate & EDS: What Every Zebra Needs to Know 🦓
Groundbreaking research from Tulane University suggests that impaired folate processing due to MTHFR gene variants may be a root cause of hypermobile EDS. Here’s what every zebra needs to know — and why L-methylfolate may matter.
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What Is Folate? Why Vitamin B9 Matters on Keto 🥬
Folate is one of the most important vitamins your body needs — and one of the most overlooked on keto. Here’s what folate actually does, why keto dieters need to pay attention to it, and the best food sources to keep your levels strong.
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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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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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OLIPOP Prebiotic Soda: The Keto Friendly Fizz That Actually Tastes Like the Real Thing
I’ve tried every OLIPOP flavor. Every single one. And I have yet to find a single miss. Here’s why this prebiotic soda has earned a permanent spot in our fridge — and a mini fridge of its own for my kiddo! 🥤