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Understanding what happens in your body

Awareness is the real secret to saying no to sugar. Follow these articles in order: from the basics (sugars and insulin) to managing cravings. One step at a time.

  1. 01What sugars (carbohydrates) are: the simple guideCarbohydrates, carbs and sugars are the same thing. What they are at the molecular level, the difference between simple and complex sugars, and why 'slow-release' doesn't mean harmless.
  2. 02What happens in your body when you eat sugars: glucose and insulin explained simplyWhat really happens when you eat bread, pasta or sweets? The journey of sugar through the blood, the role of insulin, and why it matters for the ketogenic diet — explained simply.
  3. 03Carbohydrates, sugars and starches: the different types explained simplySugar, starch, fiber: not all carbohydrates are the same. Understanding the types is the first step to making better choices about what to eat.
  4. 04Glycemic index vs glycemic load: why rice and potatoes are 'hidden sugar'Why do bread and rice behave like several teaspoons of sugar? The difference between glycemic index and glycemic load, explained with Dr. David Unwin's data.
  5. 05Good fats and bad fats: the fearless guideOn keto, fats are the fuel. But which ones to choose? The difference between good fats, fats to moderate, and fats to avoid.
  6. 06Protein: how much you really need on ketoKeto is not a high-protein diet. How much protein you really need, why 'moderate', and from which sources.
  7. 07Ketosis: what it is and how to tell if you're in itKetosis is the goal of the ketogenic diet. But what is it really, and how do you know if you've reached it? Signs and measurement methods explained simply.
  8. 08Why you crave sugar (and how to learn to say no)Sugar cravings aren't a lack of willpower: they have a biological basis. Understanding it is the first step to saying no.