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Dangerous how? I have been keto/low carb (under 35g carbs a day) for 3 1/2 years. When do I start getting dangerous side effects? Not everyone thrives on the same diets. I was vegetarian for 25 years, but I didnt really care for it and ate too much junk food to compensate. Now I eat the opposite way and feel great and…

Good place to get more info if you are trying to reduce carbs while being vegetarian: https://www.reddit.com/r/vegetarianketo

I don't take issue with most of what you say here, but while low carb is getting more press now, but it is not new. Close to the modern versions have been around since the 1800's. It was fairly standard for many doctors prior to the dietary recommendations change in 1976 as part of the McGovern hearings. Correlation does…

Raw broccoli is associated with reduced thyroid function, but I have not heard anything related to back pain. (The thyroid issue is resolved by cooking the broccoli)

Fat is bad for you Eggs are bad for you You shouldn't skip breakfast

Untrue. Carbs can be delicious and many nutritious foods have carbs, but you do not need them, if you choose not to have them or reduce them. Your body can use ketone bodies for fuel and any glucose needed for cells that require can be made by your body via gluconeogenesis. I have been low carb (usually under 30g a day)…

I have been low carb high/fat for over 3 years now. And have been losing weight those three years. I am old enough to have tried everything else, and THIS method works for me and I plan to continue it. Is it the best method for everyone? I doubt that. But if nothing else has worked for you long term, it is worth a shot. It…

I had blood work before starting, then 1 year and 2 years after. For me, they all improved. Nothing was terrible in the first test EXCEPT my HDL (good cholesterol) was too low. And that is a bigger warning of possible problems than high LDL. But that became in range, triglycerides went down and LDL stayed about the same.…

This is also a good place to start. Many members so most every question you have has been asked answered: http://www.reddit.com/r/keto/ Read up on "keto-flu" There are ways to mitigate it, but I still had to deal with it for about 11 days when I started. But since I knew what it was and it would end, I didn't worry about…

Are you considering the role of insulin in fat storage? Carbs and somewhat less, protein, induce the body to produce insulin. It seems like insulin is basically REQUIRED in order to put on body fat. Looking at pictures of type 1 diabetics in the age before insulin was discovered and produced is educational.

If the world becomes vegan, that just means more bacon for me. Count me in!

I dunno. Durianrider seems pricky-er

This is an excellent poe. Big thumbs up to OP 8 pages so quickly! Hats off to you.

I was similar 3 years ago. I tried diet change first before taking meds, and do not have to take any meds. Even if you DO need meds, you can lower the amount you need and reduce blood sugar spikes with a reduced carb diet. My main advice, as we are all different, is eat to your meter. Test before eating, then 1 hour after…

What bad thing will happen if added/excess sugar is removed from the modern diet? Answer...nothing. Nothing bad will happen if people stop eating sugary cereals, or candy. Still plenty of sugars in natural foods. Comparing it with the fat-scare is unfair. Humans actually NEED fat.

Bananas and dates are pretty high in carbs if you are watching those. I avoid them myself. Another breakfast option could be a nice plain greek yogurt (like Fage) which is fairly low in carbs. You can add some nuts and/or blueberries (lower in carbs than fruit like bananas) for variety/deliciousness.

I baked pork belly for the first time, and it was wonderful. This recipe using water and cream instead of milk: http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/crispy-pork-belly/2019/

I don't know how long one has to wait until all these bad effects from eating keto happen. I have been low carb/keto for over 3 years now. All my health markers (weight, blood glucose, blood pressure, lipids) have improved. I assume any diet can be bad for some people with an unknown predisposition, but it is not a real…

For me, ONLY staying within calories as a method never worked for me. I always felt hungry/deprived. If it doesn't work for you, you may want to play around with your macros to find the version that helps you be satisfied. Some reduce fat, but I reduced carbs. I still watch my calories, but I eat more calories and still…

This. If I have extra egg whites, those go down the drain, but NEVER the yolks. They are yummy and nutritious.

Why? Are you under the impression that saturated fat is "evil"?

There are a ton of low carb recipes on Pinterest. Just do a search for keto or low carb. I luckily don't hunger for snacks that much, but usually having some cheese on hand does the trick. You can also make crackers from flax seeds. Usually I just mix them (and maybe some ground flax seed) with water, although some…

I make it on occasion if I have a sweet tooth, or cool jello sounds refreshing (like in the summer) I sometimes mix in 1/2 to 1 cup heavy whipping cream to replace water in the large box that uses 4 cups water (not an option if calories are tight...I watch sugar more than calories) and if I don't put it in the fridge…

I stopped all added sugar or processed stuff with added sugar (like soda and even ketchup) 3 years ago for health reasons. It was hard at first but got easier. I hope you can do it for this month, and hopefully you can keep some reduction when you end it. Whenever you are tempted, remind yourself you can have a taste in a…

Some plans concentrate on low fat/high carb/moderate protein. Some on high fat/low carb/moderate protein. Some only on the calorie content. You have to look through what is required on these and see which might work for you. A high fat/high carb will pretty much be horrible.

You can use this script to add a netcarbs column in MFP https://github.com/Surye/mfp-keto-userscript You have to have Fat, Protein, Carbs, and Fiber as columns already. Keep in mind, some users input foods to the database using net carbs and fiber rather than carbs and fiber. If you select an option like the former, some…

Thanks for all the links. I have been to most of those over the years, but always forget to bookmark them all.

I have no way of knowing if people without celiac disease who claim to be sensitive to gluten actually are or if it something else in the diet. Most people I know on FB post any and every study that shows it does not exist in non-celiacs. I think it possible that people have a range of sensitivities, but that a lot of…

I have never tried it myself. My Dr wanted me on it, but I tried a diet change first (for type 2 diabetes, not PCOS) Since that was working, I never had to go on it. If it doesn't help with weight loss or relief of PCOS symptoms for you, you may want to look into a diet change.