Guides
Practical, search-friendly articles on fasting, insulin resistance, and metabolic health — each linked to our free calculators and low-carb recipes.
Fasting
Fasting
How to Break a 24-Hour Fast Safely
Step-by-step guide to refeeding after a 24-hour gut-reset fast. What to eat first, what to avoid, and when to seek medical help.
7 min read
Fasting
16:8 vs 18:6 Intermittent Fasting — Which Is Right for You?
Compare 16-hour and 18-hour intermittent fasting windows. Beginner-friendly guide with Dr. Mindy and Dr. Westman principles for low-carb eaters.
8 min read
Fasting
Water Fast vs Assisted Fast — Electrolytes Explained
Strict water-only fasting vs assisted fasting with salt, bouillon, and electrolytes. Guidance from Dr. Westman and Dr. Boz for safe extended fasts.
6 min read
Fasting
Best First Meal After Fasting — Low-Carb Ideas
Protein-forward break-fast meals for 16-hour IF and 24-hour fasts. Recipe ideas with net carb counts for keto and insulin resistance.
5 min read
Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance
Fasting With Insulin Resistance — When to Go Slow
Why extended fasting can fail with insulin resistance. Dr. Boz on glucose, ketones, and building metabolic readiness before long fasts.
9 min read
Insulin resistance
Dr. Boz Ratio Explained — Glucose ÷ Ketones
How to calculate and interpret the Dr. Boz Ratio for fasting and keto. Targets for weight loss, autophagy, and insulin resistance.
6 min read
Insulin resistance
Net Carbs for Insulin Resistance — How Many Per Day?
How to calculate net carbs from food labels and choose daily targets for blood-sugar-friendly eating and metabolic health.
7 min read
Metabolic health
Metabolic health
Visceral Fat and Metabolic Health — What Matters
Plain-language guide to belly fat, organ fat, and why low-carb eating and fasting target metabolic dysfunction — not just scale weight.
8 min read
Metabolic health
Fatty Liver and Low-Carb Eating — Basics
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and why reducing refined carbs may help. Educational overview with links to macro tools — not medical treatment advice.
7 min read