Coconut Oil & Ketosis and Weight Loss

Obesity is a serious problem in the United States, and carrying around extra weight can put you at a higher risk for many conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. Thus, beginning a weight loss plan can have a very positive impact on your life. But many weight loss plans, such as ketogenic plans, may involve radically different foods and lifestyle considerations than those to which you are accustomed. To be safe and successful on such plans, make sure you understand them first. Consult your doctor prior to starting any weight loss plan.

The 10 Weirdest Foods At Your Grocery Store (And Why You Should Eat Them)

The average grocery store sells 38,718 items. Like many shoppers, I usually buy the same 30 or so things every week, ignoring the other 38,688 options. Some of those options are just, well, weird. Millet? What’s that? Turkey neck? Gross. Chicken liver? No thanks, grandpa. But recently I’d spoken to nutrition experts who told me that varying the foods you eat can be good for your health. So I decided to take a closer look at all of those weird foods I’d never dream of eating. Should I try them? I wondered. Just how many different foods should I be eating in a week, anyway?