Ketoavie: Your Guide to a Healthy Ketogenic Lifestyle

Many people start the ketogenic diet to reverse insulin resistance, manage type 2 diabetes, lose weight, or address hormonal imbalances. But after some time, a common question arises: 👉  Can I occasionally add carbs into my keto lifestyle? 👉  Is carb cycling helpful—or harmful—when doing keto? Let’s break it down with science and practical insights. 🔄   What Is Carb Cycling? Carb cycling means intentionally introducing higher amounts of carbohydrates on specific days while following a low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet the rest of the time. This could mean staying strict keto for 5–6 days, then adding a higher-carb day once per week, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your goal. It takes you temporarily out of ketosis and allows for flexibility. But the real question is: Why would someone want to carb cycle in the first place? ❓   Why Do People Try Carb Cycling on Keto? Some of the most common reasons include: Belief that the body shouldn’t stay in ketosis long-term....

Are you wondering if you have insulin resistance? Insulin resistance can silently develop for years before showing up in routine bloodwork. But the good news? There are simple ways to assess your risk—some you can even do at home. In this post (and this  short video ), I’ll walk you through  three key tests  to help you detect signs of insulin resistance early on. 1.  Waist-to-Height Ratio  –  A Simple At-Home Test This is an easy starting point and doesn't require lab work. Fat accumulation around your waist is a major clue when it comes to insulin resistance. How to do it: Measure your waist circumference at the level of your belly button while relaxed. Divide your waist measurement (in cm or inches) by your height (same unit). Results: 0.53–0.58:  May indicate early signs of insulin resistance. Above 0.58:  Suggests higher risk and likely insulin resistance. Tip: Aim to keep your waist circumference less than your half height. 2.  Triglyce...

Migraines and cluster headaches aren’t just “bad headaches.” They can  stop your day , steal your focus, disturb your sleep, and affect your emotional well-being. But what if we told you that the food you eat could help ease the pain and even protect your brain? In this article, we’ll explore how a  ketogenic diet  — a low-carb, high-fat approach — may offer powerful relief for those suffering from chronic headaches. Understanding Migraines & Cluster Headaches Migraines  cause intense pain, often on one side of the head. They can last from hours to days and often come with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light or sound. Cluster headaches  are even more severe, often described as “the worst pain imaginable,” with sharp, burning pain around one eye. These headaches happen in cycles (or clusters), sometimes daily for weeks or months. These conditions are deeply  neurological  — not just about blood flow, but about inflammation, brain chemistry, a...

Why Healing Your Gut is the Key to Better Health Leaky gut syndrome—or increased intestinal permeability—can cause digestive issues, fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune problems, and skin conditions . While conventional medicine is still catching up, growing research suggests gut health plays a crucial role in overall well-being. If you read  Part 1: What Is Leaky Gut & How Keto Can Help , you know that healing your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s about reducing inflammation, improving metabolism, and optimizing long-term health. Now, let’s dive into practical strategies to repair your gut and restore balance. What Causes Leaky Gut? To heal your gut, you first need to eliminate what’s damaging it. The biggest culprits include: 🔴 Processed & Inflammatory Foods Excess sugar & refined carbs  – Feed harmful gut bacteria and cause inflammation. Gluten & grains  – Can increase gut permeability in sensitive individuals. Seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower) ...