Ketosis

Here's looking at you...

September 6, 2026

A look inside: what I can’t measure - and why I don’t consider myself clever enough for a vegan diet

Asking a Lot, Trusting a Little: The Nutrition Doc and the Informed Patient

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August 9, 2026

If something is hard, that is a sign it is worth doing👍. Or that it is not worth even considering👎. It depends.

Eating with Two Yardsticks: The Nutrition Doc's Burden of Proof

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August 8, 2026

Dr Riedl earns both praise and criticism for a single podcast episode: giving up wheat even without coeliac disease👍, double standards on nutrition studies👎.

Food Noise

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July 3, 2026

The popular weight-loss injection promises less ‘food noise’ - and lists side effects. A ketogenic diet does the same, and comes with side benefits.

Who should follow the advice here?

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July 1, 2026

A collection of article links on this site, as a topic-based, easy entry point.

Dietary Advice as a Toolbox

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June 22, 2026

I assume the toolbox of nutritional advice is not well sorted, and it’s unfortunate that a hammer seems to be the only tool left in the box

But Your Cholesterol, Your Heart...

June 19, 2026

People who hear about a ketogenic diet often wonder whether that much fat can be healthy. The mindset is widespread, but also outdated: the science has moved on.

Out of Breath? Just Eat Something Different!

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June 10, 2026

If you get winded quickly - or just want to last longer - the right diet can extend your endurance by roughly 30%

Nutrition Doc: Cognitive Dissonance and Ignorance of Ketogenic Nutrition

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May 28, 2026

In an episode of the Ernährungsdocs podcast, Germany’s most prominent nutritional physician demonstrates shocking ignorance of and attitude towards ketogenic nutrition

Ketogenic Diet – The BARMER's Take

May 12, 2026

Thoroughly researched, thoroughly cited – and the counter-argument built right in. You just have to read the BARMER’s keto article carefully.

The Preferred Fuel

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May 6, 2026

The body’s preference: Which fuel does it like to burn most? (The answer will surprise you 😉)

Sunburn and UV

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April 6, 2026

A surprising side effect of switching to a ketogenic diet: a new built-in sun protection factor

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