Carb cycling is an eating pattern that involves cycling between low-carb and high-carb days. It’s rooted in the competitive weightlifting world. Bodybuilders have long used it as a way to deplete glycogen stores, lose water weight, and optimize exercise performance right before an event. Over the past few years, as low-carb eating patterns like the … Read more
Almonds can’t literally be milked—at least, not like a cow. But they can be processed with a method that uses water to pull nutrients and flavor from the nuts. This yields the thin, white liquid that makes an easy addition to smoothies, baked goods, and your morning coffee. Just note that “milking” almonds removes some … Read more
High-protein, low-carb diets can cause some side effects. However, these side effects are usually related to more significant carb restriction. For example, very low-carb diets like the keto diet can lead to symptoms22 like headaches, fatigue, constipation, and irritability. Cutting carbs too severely can also lead to low blood sugar. This is another reason why … Read more
By Kristi Storoschuk, BSc mbg Contributor Kristi Storoschuk, BSc (Hons.) is a science communicator with a research focus on ketogenic diets, metabolic therapies, and fasting for health optimization. Expert review by Dominic D’Agostino, PhD Metabolic Health Expert & Researcher Dominic D’Agostino, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology at the University … Read more