
The Weekly Digest
Discover the latest in nutrition – from reliable research to practical tips and wholesome recipes dished out by registered dietitians. Whether you're seeking science-backed insights, expert advice, or delicious ways to nourish your body, we've got you covered!

Keto Promises Fast Weight Loss—But at What Cost?
The ketogenic diet, commonly known as “keto,” has exploded in popularity over the last decade, largely for its promise of quick weight loss. But before keto became a trendy diet, it was actually developed as a medical therapy. Originally used in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet was designed to help manage epilepsy in children who didn’t respond well to medication. In this context, it works by shifting the body into a state called ketosis through a high-fat, very low-carbohydrate eating pattern, altering brain metabolism in a way that helps reduce seizure frequency and severity.

A Closer Look at The Carnivore Diet
The carnivore diet is an eating plan that includes only meat and other animal-based foods. Supporters of this diet claim it can reduce inflammation, help manage diabetes, and improve mental health. One of its biggest promises is weight loss, based on the idea that without carbohydrates, the body burns fat for energy. However, this diet also assumes that carbohydrates are bad, which isn’t true.