Soya is a type of legume that is widely used in many food products. It's high in protein and can be found in many forms such as tofu, tempeh, soya milk and more. While it may seem like a healthy choice, there are some potential health risks associated with consuming too much soya. Soya contains compounds called phytoestrogens, which mimic the hormone estrogen found naturally in the body. Consuming high amounts of these phytoestrogens can disrupt hormone balance and have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and fertility issues. How will phytoestrogens affect me? Phytoestrogens can ..read more

Soya is a type of legume that is widely used in many food products. It's high in protein and can be found in many forms such as tofu, tempeh, soya milk and more. While it may seem like a healthy choice, there are some potential health risks associated with consuming too much soya. Soya contains compounds called phytoestrogens, which mimic the hormone estrogen found naturally in the body. Consuming high amounts of these phytoestrogens can disrupt hormone balance and have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer and fertility issues. How will phytoestrogens affect me? Phytoestrogens can ..read more

WHAT IS METABOLIC SYNDROME? Metabolic Syndrome, also known as Syndrome X or Insulin Resistance Syndrome, is a collection of conditions that can increase the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It is a combination of risk factors that includes high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. People with Metabolic Syndrome are at an increased risk of developing serious health problems, such as heart disease and stroke. Metabolic Syndrome is not a single disease, but a collection of risk factors that can lead to ser ..read more

Keto Budgeting Hacks Keto diets have can lower cholesterol, weight and blood pressure, but they don’t have to lower your bank balance any more than conventional eating! When in ketosis, the body runs on fats instead of glucose but can easily flip back to storing fat if your carb intake increases which means consistency is key. This focus on your keeping your carb count down, can mean that costs spiral up. But, a little planning, budgeting and strategy can really help with the consistency needed to achieve your keto goals, in a cost-effective way. To help you get there, here are our top keto bu ..read more

Wondering if a low-carb diet or a keto diet is the best option for you? How do you know if you’re eating low carb or keto? What can each different diet do for you? Read on for answers, or if you just want to get clearer about where the line is between low-carb and keto.  Knowing the difference between keto and a low carb What’s a low carb diet? What’s a keto diet? Ketones – What are they? Can I measure my ketones? How can ketones improve my health? Low carb vs Keto Round Up Knowing the difference between keto and a low carb Put simply, the keto diet has specific rules because it causes ..read more

Many of us know that eating too much sugar wrecks havoc with our health, but what many don’t yet realise is that carbohydrates whether they are in the form of fruit, table sugar, bread or potatoes all eventually break down to sugar in the body.  All sugar causes a spike in insulin and blood sugar; one of the contributing factors to diabetes, oxidative damage and inflammation. For decades we have been told to follow a high carbohydrate low fat diet, however recent research has shown that this way of eating actually increases the risk of both heart di ..read more

Keto flu is a collection of flu-like symptoms that can kick in in the early days of your keto plan. They vary from person to person - and not everyone will automatically have them.  The can include: Headache Brain fog and Difficulty focusing Fatigue and Difficulty sleeping Irritability Nausea and Dizziness  Sugar cravings Remember that switching to such a low-carb diet is a major change - It’s only natural that your body may need time to adapt to this new way of eating (don’t forget sugar is addictive). WHAT CAUSES KETO FLU?The keto way of eating is designed to lower insulin levels ..read more

The truth about keto weight loss – and why we don’t say “diet” So here’s the thing about keto. Most keto fans come to it as a weight-loss diet. But at Keto Collective, drawing on our nutritionist expertise, we prefer to say “way of eating”. There’s a subtlety that makes it about the long-term rather than a quick short-term fix.   We also believe that going keto is so much more than a diet. It’s a whole lifestyle change.  It’s about changing your entire relationship with food, and an understanding of how food works in your body.   And it takes commitment to that healthier way of ..read more

Keto-ish? Does a “lazy keto” diet even work? Tempted by keto but not sure you can exist on 20-25g of carbs every day? Like the principles of low-carb but not yet swayed by a high-fat way of eating?  We get it. Starting keto can feel like a huge leap – it’s a major lifestyle switch that can feel overwhelming. It’s what holds so many people back from even starting.  So, it’s only natural that “keto curious” types would trial a keto-ish way of eating. Or what the industry calls “lazy keto”. We’re not fans of this term as there’s nothing “lazy” about this thoughtful way of eating – which ..read more

Keto benefits go so much further than just turning your body into a fat-burning machine, although many fans come to it for this reason to begin with.  Studies show other incredible health benefits from controlling blood sugar and managing diabetes through to reducing inflammation and minimising menopausal symptoms. FAT LOSS: initial weight loss is water however the key benefit for many of following a keto diet is long term fat loss, getting ‘fat adapted’ so your body is burning fat for fuel. CONTROLLED BLOOD SUGAR: keto is clinically proven to manage Type 2 diabetes. Other benefits includ ..read more