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LibsOfTikTok founder Chaya Raichik calls out ‘massive obese guy’ who took up half her seat while gorging on cheeseburgers and fries on Southwest Airlines flight, leaving her ‘squished into the corner’

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LibsOfTikTok founder Chaya Raichik calls out ‘massive obese guy’ who took up half her seat while gorging on cheeseburgers and fries on Southwest Airlines flight, leaving her ‘squished into the corner’

By Stephen M. Lepore For Dailymail.Com 05:19 01 Apr 2024, updated 07:30 01 Apr 2024 Raichik slammed the man for not even taking advantage of Southwest’s controversial policy allowing overweight people to purchase extra seats  ‘I’m sitting on a flight squished into the corner because this massive obese guy is taking up half my seat,’ … Read more

Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?

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Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?

A century ago, pediatricians began prescribing for children with intractable seizures the “keto diet,” which they also used to treat diabetes in children and adults. The low- carbohydrate, high-fat meals were designed to induce a near hypoglycemic state, forcing the body to use ketones for fuel instead of glucose. The strategy fell out of favor … Read more

Experts Debate Low-Carb Diets for People With Diabetes

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Experts Debate Low-Carb Diets for People With Diabetes

It’s an ongoing debate in the diabetes world: Is it ideal to consume a very low carbohydrate diet, or is it better to go with moderate amounts of healthful carbs? At the recent American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions, Carol F. Kirkpatrick, PhD, RDN, spoke first, arguing in favor of diets consisting of moderate, … Read more

Keto for Life? Reasons to Think Twice

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Keto for Life? Reasons to Think Twice

Is the ketogenic diet the only way to lose weight? Of course not! Keep track of calories in vs calories out and almost anyone can lose weight. The problem is keeping it off. To understand that, we need to look at metabolic adaptation and the biology of obesity. Our bodies have a “set point” that … Read more