Ketogenic or low-carbohydrate and high fat (LCHF) diets have increased in popularity recently. Published data have shown that LCHF nutrition is extremely effective for weight loss, prevention or treatment of type 2 diabetes, and many other conditions[1-5]. LCHF nutrition also has favorable effects on biomarkers including fasting glucose and insulin, inflammatory markers, and most lipid…
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Key to Health’s Take on Randomized Controlled Trials
In the previous article, we outlined our process to design Keyto, which is a Mediterranean-style ketogenic program. In summary, we used the best scientific evidence to arrive at a program that achieves the metabolic benefits proven with ketogenic diets, while also optimizing for LDL cholesterol levels. After program design, the next step was to find…
Key to Health Program
In previous posts, we outlined our method for designing the nutrition principles of the Keyto program. We then described why a randomized controlled trial (RCT) is the only unbiased test to determine its effectiveness. While the Keyto program includes nutrition advice, the more important job was to give users tools to succeed. To benefit millions…
Key to Health’s RCT results
In the previous posts, we’ve outlined how we designed the nutrition principles of the Keyto program, why RCTs are a gold standard test, and what is actually included in our program. In this post, we’ll discuss our RCT results. As a recap, the objective of our RCT was to determine whether our Mediterranean-style ketogenic program…
Implications of Key to Health’s RCT results
In the previous posts, we’ve outlined how our Mediterranean-style ketogenic program was designed, and subsequently shown superior to the Weight Watchers’ (WW) program in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). In this article, we’ll discuss the implications of this result. Mediterranean Keto The first implication is that we showed you can get the metabolic benefits of…
Top Key to Health Replacement Foods for 2023 and Beyond
The keto diet is one of the most popular diets in the world today. It involves reducing your intake of carbs and replacing them with healthy fats, proteins, and vegetables. This can be difficult for some people because they are used to eating carb-heavy meals. Fortunately, there are several great keto replacement foods that you…
What is Beta Hydroxybutyrate and do you need it?
When it comes to the keto diet, one of the most talked-about supplements is beta hydroxybutyrate (BHB). BHB is a ketone body, which is a byproduct of fat breakdown that can be used for energy in the absence of carbohydrates. So, do you need BHB on keto? The short answer is no. Your body will…
Smart Sweets Review: Every Flavor Ranked
Smart Sweets are a lower-sugar alternative to traditional gummy treats. They come in many flavors including gummy bears, sweet fish, and rings. However, do they fit a keto lifestyle, and how do they taste? We’ll dive into both questions in this post. Smart Sweets Ingredients Prebiotic soluble fiber from tapioca chicory root fiber Smart Sweets…
The 9 Best Keto Bars – Which Bars are OK on Key to Health?
A keto bar is a very handy tool that can save you from breaking your keto diet. Keto bars are practical, portable, and can also be very healthy and nutritious. We like to keep a couple keto-friendly bars at our desks, in the kitchen, and in our bags for a quick and healthy meal on…
How To: 3 Easy Ways to Measure Ketones
A very important part of success with the keto diet is keeping track of your progress. While you should make an effort to monitor your diet and macros, monitoring your ketones is also crucial. Why? Because knowing your keto level allows you to understand if you’re burning fat as fuel and can also help you…