All articles tagged with #keto
A cruise program centered on low‑carb eating features talks from doctors and health coaches, sharing weight‑loss success stories and building a community at sea. Passengers enjoy fiber‑forward, plant‑based meals and gut‑health focus, with organizers stressing personal choice and not policing diets, as attendance grows from a handful to hundreds.
A 2025 study published in JACC Advances that claimed ketogenic diets don’t promote arterial plaque buildup has been retracted after concerns about selective reporting, questionable control groups, and data anomalies; critics described the authors as social‑media influencers, and coauthor Nicholas Norwitz says they requested the retraction after a deeper analysis revealed anomalies. Retraction Watch published a detailed postmortem, while the authors have posted a reanalysis and continue keto research.
A 20-year-old man in Taiwan developed a red, itchy rash with pigmented patches after starting a ketogenic diet. Biopsy showed inflammation but no other common skin conditions, and clinicians diagnosed prurigo pigmentosa, a rare rash linked to ketosis with an unclear mechanism. Current thinking suggests high ketone levels trigger neutrophil-driven inflammation around blood vessels. Treatment: stop ketosis and give a two-week course of doxycycline, after which the rash resolved in about a week. The case highlights both potential keto-diet risks and the gaps in understanding this condition.
A NEJM case report describes a 20-year-old man who developed prurigo pigmentosa, or 'keto rash,' after starting a keto diet; the itchy, net-like rash appeared on the neck and chest, is extremely rare (about 300 documented cases worldwide as of 2019), and typically resolves once ketosis ends, with treatment usually involving stopping ketosis and sometimes tetracycline antibiotics.
Twin sisters Tonia Brown and Tonie Ervin, weighing around 380-400 pounds, successfully lost nearly 400 pounds through a combination of ketogenic diet, walking, and bariatric surgery, with their journey highlighting the importance of support, lifestyle changes, and perseverance.
Dietician Joyce Patterson cautions against popular but scientifically unproven diet trends like Keto and intermittent fasting, advocating instead for the 80/20 rule, which involves following healthy eating habits 80% of the time and allowing treats 20% of the time. She emphasizes that overly restrictive diets can lead to unhealthy behaviors and recommends a balanced approach for sustainable long-term weight loss.
Dietitian Joyce Patterson warns against choosing diets based on minimal or misleading information and unpacks popular diet trends in her upcoming book. While the keto diet and intermittent fasting can lead to quick weight loss, their long-term effectiveness and safety are uncertain. Patterson advises against restrictive diets and instead recommends adopting an intuitive style of eating, following the 80/20 rule, and not obsessing over perfection.
Joel Bikman, a nutrition executive, and his scientist brother created HLTH Code Complete Meal, a keto-friendly meal replacement shake designed to keep people in ketosis and promote healthy weight management, gut health, brain health, and more. The shake features a science-backed blend of protein, collagen, healthy fats, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. It aims to make keto easier by providing a convenient, satisfying, and nourishing meal option, and is backed by a satisfaction guarantee.
A study by the National Institutes of Health found that switching to a vegan or keto diet for two weeks led to distinct immune system responses in participants. The vegan diet primarily affected innate immunity and red blood cell pathways, while the keto diet influenced adaptive immunity and a wider range of proteins. Both diets significantly altered participants' microbiomes and metabolic processes, demonstrating the rapid and diverse immune responses to dietary changes. This research suggests potential for tailored diets to prevent or complement disease treatments.
HLTH Code has developed a meal replacement shake called HLTH Code Complete Meal, designed to support the keto diet and promote weight loss, improved gut health, brain health, and overall wellness. The shake is formulated with a blend of protein, collagen, healthy fats, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. It aims to keep individuals in ketosis and provide essential nutrition in a convenient and tasty way. The shakes can be used as a meal replacement for general wellness or for weight loss, and they have received positive reviews for their taste and effectiveness. HLTH Code Meal Replacement offers exclusive savings on the first order.
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson addresses speculation about her recent weight loss, attributing it to following the Keto diet and practicing intermittent fasting. She also reveals that she is off all medication and expresses her happiness in her relationship with her new wife, Jessi Lawless. Jameson's health journey comes after her recent marriage and she hopes to be out of a wheelchair soon.
HLTH Code has developed a meal replacement shake called HLTH Code Complete Meal, designed to support the keto diet and promote healthy weight management. The shake is formulated with a blend of protein, collagen, healthy fats, apple cider vinegar, probiotics, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, with no added sugar or artificial ingredients. It aims to keep individuals in ketosis while providing essential nutrition and satisfying hunger. The shakes are quick and easy to make, and can be used as a meal replacement for general wellness or weight loss. HLTH Code guarantees customer satisfaction and offers exclusive savings on the first order.
Emma Van Carlen lost 40 pounds through fasting and a ketogenic diet without exercise. She started with an intermittent fasting schedule called OMAD, where she ate just one meal a day, and then did a mix of intermittent fasting schedules as well as some longer fasts of 48 hours or longer. She also switched to a ketogenic diet, which got her body fat adapted, meaning that she felt less hungry, was able to fast for longer, and could keep her insulin levels constantly low, which supercharged her fat loss. She also cut out alcohol and all sodas and anything with artificial sweeteners. She believes that fasting melted her fat off and has become a Fasting Coach to help others achieve weight loss and health through fasting.
A new study has found that low fat diets can extend a person's lifespan, while low carb diets can increase the risk of an early death. Researchers from Harvard University and Tulane University teamed up with Chinese scientists to study the links between diet and length of life. They found that people who ate a low fat diet, whether healthy or not, significantly reduced their likelihood of an early death, compared to people on high fat diets. Meanwhile, people on keto-like diets were 28 percent more likely to die from any cause when compared to their high-carb peers.
The American Heart Association released a report ranking the top 10 diets according to their guidelines for heart-healthy eating, with the DASH diet, Mediterranean diet, pescatarian diet, and vegetarian diet among the top-scoring diets. The report found that very low carbohydrate diets and high-fat diets, like the ketogenic and Paleolithic diets, scored the lowest on the AHA scale and may raise the risk for LDL or high cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease. The AHA recommends finding a pattern of eating that works best for the individual while staying mindful of carbohydrate and fat intake.