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Dear Mark: Abandoning the Keto “Fad,” Ketone Study Calories, and Low-Lactose Fat

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For today’s edition of Dear Mark , I’m answering three questions from readers. First, does the renewed vigor assailing the keto diet have me worried about my business? Should I start going vegan to cover all my bases? Second, did the “ketones for overtraining” study from last week control for calories? And third, how can a person eat enough fat if they’re avoiding lactose? Let’s go: Interested to see if Mark’s focus on keto will continue now that the trend factor is wearing off. That VICE piece, flawed though it may be, is part of a much larger media pushback against keto. What are the business implications of aligning yourself with a so-called “fad diet”? I’ve built a pretty good business by aligning myself and my writing and my products with “fad diets.” I generally use several factors to determine where to align myself and target my work: Personal experimentation. What am I trying? What kind of diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications am I experimenting with? The qualit

Keto Pills: Why I’m Highly Skeptical

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There are a dizzying number of keto pills on the market now. They promise easy weight loss, increased energy, and the benefits of ketosis without the pesky following-a-strict-diet part. As savvy MDA readers, you know that optimal health never comes in a bottle. You also know that I’m a proponent of wise supplementation to support a Primal diet and lifestyle when appropriate. I’ve said before that I think exogenous ketones can be useful in specific circumstances, though they’re never necessary for success. The question at hand is whether keto pills are likely to offer any benefit or if they’re a waste of money. I focused on pills that seem to be popular on Google searches and Amazon—ones with names like Ultra Fast Keto Boost, Super Fast Keto Boost, Keto Burn Xtreme, Instant Keto, and Keto Slim Rx. (My Amazon search history is shot now. This is the sacrifice I make for my readers.) First Impressions: Are Keto Pills a Scam? My first impressions weren’t positive—let’s just say that. 

Ways to Get Fiber, Vegan Macros & Does Collagen “Count” as Protein?

Welcome to the first Instagram Live of 2020! It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? I’ve received some awesome questions from you guys, so I have four that I’ll answer today. And, of course, keep those questions coming. Feel free to comment below or send me an email or DM on Instagram. What are some good ways to get fiber in your diet? So, good ways to get fiber… I think the most obvious is vegetables and fruit. They are super-duper nutritious and have loss of fiber. Other heavy-hitters are oats, ground flax, beans, lentils, quinoa, avocado (did you know avocado is a good source of fiber?). And if you work with me  as one of my nutrition clients, you will track your macros and your daily fiber intake. Fiber is so good for digestion, gut health, hormones, weight loss, and more. Fiber goals will depend on the individual. I typically tell my clients to aim for 25 to 35 grams. But, of course, it depends on the person. If you don’t typically eat fiber, going from eating no fiber to 25 grams in

Indian Chickpea Salad Recipe

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This Indian chickpea salad recipe is a wonderful side dish for any Indian-inspired main course. While I don’t claim to be any kind of expert on Indian cooking, I do truly enjoy some of the heady combinations those types of spices have to offer. I will often make a bean salad for snacks because they travel well and don’t need to be immediately refrigerated. I can pack a small container full, stick it in my purse and run my errands. If I get hungry, I know I’ve got something healthy in my purse, and as long as I haven’t been away from the house (and fridge) all day, I feel pretty comfortable eating it. But if eating this by itself isn’t really your thing, this will also pair well with any Indian-inspired main course. This would pair really well with a Curry Chicken , a Chicken Vegetable Curry Rollups , or even some Chicken Korma or BBQ Tandoori Chicken . Add a side of Naan and you’ve got quite a delicious Indian meal going on! HOW TO MAKE INDIAN CHICKPEA SALAD: As long as you’