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BY R.D.N ANTONIO GOMEZ WHAT TO EAT We´ve previously discussed that the aim of the keto diet is to reduce carbohydrate intake, nevertheless, carbohydrates should not be completely removed, for a better understanding below is a list of allowed/recommended food and also a list of the ones that are not permitted or should be limited.   WHICH FOODS TO EAT We´ve discussed previously that the aim is to drastically reduce carbohydrate intake, nevertheless, carbohydrates should not be completely removed, whereas the fat intake is greatly increased and protein intake remains the same as you would normally eat, for a better understanding...

BY R.D.N ANTONIO GOMEZ The ketogenic diet or “keto” diet is gaining popularity in recent years, is a type of diet in which your main source of energy is fats, talking about bacon, butter, and avocado as the main sources of food.   Keto diet is as popular as ever, nevertheless is not as simple as switching types of foods, a proper ketogenic diet requires proper management and even supplementation, the aim of this post is to talk about how can you properly follow a keto diet and enhance it further with the nutritional benefits of Yacon, a natural sweetener,...

WRITTEN BY R.D.N ANTONIO GOMEZ The year 2020 is facing very difficult times, the pandemic of Covid-19 is has impacted the world, medical and scientific research to fight off the virus has opened new implications on our understanding of this infectious disease. Although Covid-19 primarily causes respiratory infection through the binding of the virus to specific receptors present on lung cells, it was recently reported that certain gut cells particularly the ones found on the small intestine also express the same lung receptors where the virus primarily attaches, the ACE2 receptors, that’s why the health care community is beginning to...

WRITTEN BY R.D.N ANTONIO GÓMEZ The Basics Before we get into the specifics about FOS and Inulin we need to understand the concept of Dietary Fiber, as so, dietary fiber is the intake combination of insoluble and soluble fiber foods in our diet.   Insoluble Fiber Insoluble fiber is mainly found in cereal-based foods; examples include: bread, rice, corn, potato, and some vegetables like cabbage and broccoli  Cellulose is the best-known substance that acts as insoluble fiber, as its name implies insoluble fiber is NOT fermented by our gut bacteria, instead, what insoluble fiber does is to retain water along...