Eating a plant-based diet, or even going completely vegetarian, can offer health benefits. Vegetarians tend to have fewer chronic conditions and may live longer than their meat-eating counterparts. Pictured recipe: “Egg in a Hole” Peppers with Avocado Salsa Then there’s the ketogenic diet (that high-fat and ultra-low-carb way of eating), which conjures up images of … Read more

Whelk is a type of sea snail mostly found in the Atlantic Ocean, off the Northeastern American coast. Whelks can also be found on the coast of some European countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Norway. There are other varieties of whelks that can be found in different parts of the world.  Other … Read more

Ketosis is a process that happens when your body doesn’t have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel. Ketosis is a word you’ll probably see when you’re looking for information on diabetes or weight loss. Is it a good thing or … Read more

Whether she’s posting photos of her garden or sharing silly selfies, we can always rely on Dawn French, 64, to deliver a dose of reality on social media.# MORE: Dawn French shares teeth transformation from the dentist – see photo On Thursday, she shared the health quirk she’s noticed since reaching her sixties. Alongside a … Read more

What’s more, low-carb diets may be risky for certain groups. If you’re pregnant or nursing, following a low-carb diet isn’t recommended (barring gestational diabetes, in which case, consult your healthcare team). “Many women who are pregnant find that the thought of eating protein and fat makes them sick,” says Spritzler. This can be especially common in … Read more