All posts by Emily Maguire, BSc, MSc page 1

Not all research is equal. A comprehensive guide to help you read, understand and trust studies. Learn all about the different grades of scientific evidence.

Should you count total carbs or net carbs? This article explores exactly what is meant by "net carbs" and why food sources matter when tracking carbs on a low carbohydrate diet.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disease which affects the brain and behaviour of both children and adults. Here's how a ketogenic diet may help patients with ADHD.

The ultimate guide to eating low-carb while travelling. Healthy quick meal ideas and the best keto on-the-go snacks for plane, train and road trips.

Is tagatose a suitable sweetener for low-carb and ketogenic diets? All about this natural sugar substitute and how it compares to other low-carb sweeteners.

Low-calorie and low-carb diets compared. What is the best dietary approach for remission of type 2 diabetes, weight loss and improved health?

Is allulose a suitable sweetener for low-carb and ketogenic diets? All about this natural sugar substitute: what it is and why it's healthier than sugar.

Follow a low carbohydrate diet the right way while avoiding common mistakes. List of the best sources of magnesium, potassium and sodium to avoid keto-flu, a potential side effect of the ketogenic diet.

Can fat adaptation help enhance strength performance? Exercise, fat loss, the role of insulin and muscle sparing effects of the ketogenic diet.

Can fat adaptation help enhance performance during physical activity? Is carbohydrate loading beneficial? Recommended supplements for sports nutrition while training in a ketogenic state.

The facts and the myths about exogenous ketones. What they really are and how they work.

Your practical guide to fasting. Fasting goes hand in hand with the ketogenic lifestyle. Skipping meals has several health benefits as it can increase longevity, promote fat loss and reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.

Complete guide to magnesium supplementation: The best and worst magnesium supplements that will help you up your electrolytes.

Why is potassium important in ketogenic diets and potassium-rich foods you should be eating.

Why is magnesium an important electrolyte in ketogenic diets and magnesium-rich foods you should be eating.

Intermittent fasting goes hand in hand with the ketogenic lifestyle. Fasting has several health benefits as it can increase longevity, promote fat loss and reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It has even been shown to protect against cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.

The ketogenic diet as a potential adjuvant treatment for brain cancer, including the most aggressive type of brain tumor, Glioblastoma Multiforme. The benefits and the proposed mechanisms of the ketogenic diet in cancer.

Case studies, example meals, supplements, and practical tips on how to follow the ketogenic diet to manage Parkinson's Disease.

Therapeutic effects of ketosis on patients with epilepsy. Four types of the ketogenic diet: the Classical Ketogenic Diet, Medium Chain Triglyceride Ketogenic Diet, the Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) and Low Glycemic Index Diet.

Therapeutic effects of ketosis. This article explains how the ketogenic diet can help patients with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.