We’ve all heard the phrase: “To get big, you have to eat big.” This is true because you can’t build tissue, muscle, etc. without the building blocks of nutrient rich foods. It’s also said: “Everything has its season.” This is the truth behind intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting is a controversial topic to some, because it’s […]

When I first started my ketogenic journey I had apprehensions about proper nutrition, especially protein. I had read that too much protein is not good, that the body can convert excess proteins to sugar through a process known as gluconeogenesis. For a keto athlete, the last thing we want to worry about is excess sugars. […]

Given the opportunity, availability and depth of one’s pockets, getting the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals should always come from real food sources. In reality, this is not always the case – and that’s where supplements can help. But making sense of the overwhelming choices of supplements can be a cause for aspirin in […]

Lack of planning There’s a practical and a psychological part to this. You need to plan your menu and your training. Planning your menu means making sure you have what you’ll need throughout the week, or taking inventory of what you have available and making the most of your ingredients. If you know you’re going […]

In my last article, I shared some information about keto foods that help combat inflammation. With the reduction of inflammation, due to a well-formulated ketogenic diet, you are able to maximize your potential for recovery. But you can also take advantage of the benefits of movement, mobility, and flexibility found in yoga. Yoga is a […]

Every athlete, ketogenic or not, has to deal with fatigue as part of their training. But what if fatigue wasn’t something that resulted from purely physical or mechanical means? What if there was another, more powerful, component? Before I get into that, though, I want to explain the current hypothesis about fatigue and its relationship […]