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What are bamboo fibers and how to use them?
KATJA’S BLOG Have you heard of bamboo fiber before? If not, it’s time to get to know it! Bamboo fiber is a perfect choice for diabetics, as well as for keto and LCHF diets, and it’s also great for anyone avoiding gluten or following a vegan lifestyle. What is bamboo fiber? Bamboo fiber is a
My Wrong Beliefs About LCHF That I Had (And Why They Were Wrong)
ŽIGA’S BLOG My Wrong Beliefs About LCHF That I Had (And Why They Were Wrong) When I first heard about LCHF nutrition (Low Carb, High Fat), my initial reaction was classic: “This isn’t for me, especially not as a diabetic.” It seemed dangerous, extreme, and above all — irresponsible. Today, several years later, I have
Diabetes and Summer: How Does Heat Affect Blood Sugar and How Should You Eat?
ŽIGA’S BLOG Summer is the time when most people put away their long sleeves, hop on a bike or head to the mountains, and enjoy an ice cream in the sun. But for people with diabetes, it’s also a time to pay special attention to what’s happening in the body. Heat, humidity, increased physical activity,
What does it mean to be low-carb, not no-carb?
ŽIGA’S BLOG What does it mean to be low-carb, not no-carb? When you say you’re on a low-carb diet, it often happens that someone immediately rolls their eyes and says: “So… no more bread? You’re giving up fruit now? But carbs are our basic fuel!” No, no, and once again – no. Low-carb does not
Summer Meals for Trips and Outings – for People with Diabetes
ŽIGA’S BLOG When the sun hits and we head out on a trip, to the beach or into the mountains, we often forget one key thing – food that will keep our blood sugar stable. If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, prediabetes or gestational diabetes, then you know that a “quick croissant
Myth or Truth: Can the LCHF Diet Cure Diabetes?
ŽIGA’S BLOG Myth or Truth: Can the LCHF Diet Cure Diabetes? Diabetes is considered a chronic condition for which conventional medicine has no definitive cure. This means that once a person is diagnosed, they are expected to live with it for life. But is this really true in all cases? In recent years, numerous individuals
Causes of (different types of) diabetes
ŽIGA’S BLOG Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common metabolic disorders of modern times. Although it’s often associated with poor eating habits, in reality, it results from a combination of factors, including autoimmune processes, genetic predisposition, and the influence of a modern lifestyle. The key issue in all forms of diabetes is the same:
Diabetes – a modern epidemic we must take seriously
ŽIGA’S BLOG Did you know that today there are more than 530 million people worldwide with diabetes? And that almost 400 million people are in the prediabetes stage, meaning they have impaired glucose tolerance and are on the path to developing this disease? Experts predict these numbers will continue to rise in the coming decades,
LCHF/KETO Diet – detailed list of allowed and forbidden foods
KATJA’S BLOG Is this your first encounter with the LCHF/KETO diet? Then it probably seems very complicated to you, because all of a sudden a lot of foods are eliminated. No bread, no pasta, no rice, no fruit, no ice cream, no snacks… and I bet you’re wondering, “What can I eat?” But don’t worry,
What are exogenous ketones/salts?
Katja’s blog The LCHF/KETO diet is more than just a way of life and an effective means of weight loss. In recent years, this way of eating has become a heavily researched area, and scientists are discovering new positive effects of ketones on health, metabolism, physical and mental fitness, and many other benefits. The KETO
LCHF/KETO diet and constipation – What now?
Katja’s blog One of the possible short-term side effects of the LCHF/KETO diet is constipation. Read more about why this happens and how to help yourself in this blog. What causes constipation? The most common reasons for constipation when starting a LCHF/KETO diet are: the intestinal bacteria have not yet adapted to the changed way
What are potato fiber?
Katja’s blog What exactly is organic potato fiber and how is it used in the LCHF / KETO diet? Potatoes ?? And the LCHF / KETO diet? Is it even allowed? Organic potato fiber is NOT a potato as we know it in the form of tubers and which of course does not belong in