Blog - Diagnosis Diet

by Georgia Ede

Pulp Fiction: The Truth about Fiber

The word fiber conjures up wholesome, earthy-crunchy images of squeaky clean intestines and free-flowing coronary arteries. Yet fiber is not a nutrient at all. What is fiber? Is it really healthy for us, and do we even need it?

Ketogenic Diets 101

Your go-to guide to ketogenic diets includes how to get started, how to determine macronutrient requirements, info about keto adaptation, tips for success, recommended resources and more!

Has Fructose Been Framed?

Is fructose bad for you? Learn about the differences between fructose and glucose metabolism and why fructose is no worse than glucose when it comes to weight gain, uric acid levels, or cellular energy.

Constipation and Ketogenic Diets

Some people experience constipation on low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets and worry that it is due to a lack of fiber. If you are one of them, take heart! Fiber is not the answer! What is? Read on…

August 9, 2014

Is the Ketogenic Diet Safe for Everyone?

Before trying a ketogenic diet, if you take these medications or have one of these medical or psychiatric conditions, consult with a clinician first.

August 9, 2014

Book Review: Welcome, Keto Clarity!

A review of Jimmy Moore and Dr. Eric Westman's excellent new book about the how and why of ketogenic diets for health and weight loss.

May 26, 2013

Foods That Cause Hypothyroidism

Learn how certain foods interfere with thyroid hormone production and how dietary changes can improve your symptoms.

April 14, 2013

Does Carnitine from Red Meat Cause Heart Disease?

Despite the acrobatics researchers Koeth and Hazen perform in an attempt to link the carnitine in red meat to heart disease, their experiments fail to show a plausible connection.

April 6, 2013

The History of All-Meat Diets

Mainstream nutrition advice instructs us to avoid meat and opt instead for a plant-based diet. But how healthy were Eskimos and other people around the world who ate all-meat diets?

histamine-rich aged foods: salami, cheese and wine

March 24, 2013

Freshness Counts: Histamine Intolerance

This post is your go-to guide to histamine intolerance: diagnosis, prevention, treatment, food choices, food handling/storage, and medications to avoid.

March 12, 2013

Ketosis Done Right—Meet Anne

Meet Anne: a dedicated woman who successfully lost weight using ketosis—a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb diet—and documented her progress along the way.

March 10, 2013

Ketosis for Cancer: Week 5—Ketogenic Diet Blood Tests

Is extreme ketosis good for you? It wasn't good for me . . . Plus, results of ketogenic diet blood tests after 4 weeks on Dr. Seyfried's keto for cancer diet.

February 28, 2013

Keto for Cancer: Week 4—Keto-adaptation Challenges

Week 4 of my attempt to follow Dr. Seyfried's ketogenic diet, including keto-adaptation challenges, effects on my hormonal cycle, and a dairy experiment.

February 21, 2013

Keto for Cancer: Week 3—Being Sick on a Ketogenic Diet

How does being sick on a ketogenic diet affect the body? My attempt to stick to Dr. Seyfried's cancer diet recommendations while enduring the common cold.

February 14, 2013

Keto for Cancer: Week 2—Protein and Ketosis

The important relationship between protein and ketosis: How I finally got my ketones above 4.0 mM, as Dr. Seyfried recommends for people with cancer.

February 7, 2013

Keto for Cancer: Week 1—My Transition to Ketosis

Why I broke my fast: A detailed account of my transition from fasting to a ketogenic diet, inspired by Prof Seyfried's book Cancer as a Metabolic Disease.

February 2, 2013

Seyfried's Cancer Diet: My Fasting Jump-Start to Ketosis

What happens to ketones, blood sugar, and appetite during a 3-day fast? A detailed account of my fasting experiment inspired by Dr. Seyfried's book Cancer as a Metabolic Disease.

January 29, 2013

What Causes Cancer Part IV: Got Hope?

Which diets work best for treating and preventing cancer? Low carbohydrate/ketogenic diets based on Thomas Seyfried's book Cancer as a Metabolic Disease.

January 27, 2013

What Causes Cancer Part III: Dietary Treatment of Cancer

How does the ketogenic diet work to slow cancer growth? Read a summary of Dr. Thomas Seyfried's recommendations about how to treat cancer using ketogenic diets.

January 20, 2013

What Causes Cancer Part II: Mitochondria and Cancer

How damage to mitochondria causes cancer. Part 2 of a 4-part series about Thomas Seyfried's vitally important book, Cancer as a Metabolic Disease.

January 19, 2013

What Causes Cancer? Part I

Cancer may not be caused by genetic mutations after all. Thomas Seyfried's new book makes a powerful argument for cancer as a metabolic (dietary) disease.

Read more … What Causes Cancer? Part I

January 6, 2013

How Deadly Are Nightshades?

Did you know potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and goji berries can be toxic to your digestive and nervous systems? Discover the fascinating science of nightshades.

Read more … How Deadly Are Nightshades?

December 31, 2012

What Is Nectresse?

All you need to know about Nectresse and monkfruit extract—ingredients, safety information, taste, and effects on blood sugar and insulin levels.

Food Sensitivities and ADHD

Could you improve (or even cure) your ADHD by eliminating specific foods from your diet? European studies that placed children with ADHD on restricted diets showed significant results.

Read more … Food Sensitivities and ADHD

December 9, 2012

Sugar and ADHD

While many parents suspect sugar plays a role in their children’s behavior, studies conducted in the 1980s and 1990s debunked this theory. But maybe we shouldn't abandon this line of thought so quickly.

Attention! Is Your Diet Causing Your ADHD?

The two key brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) in ADHD are dopamine and norepinephrine. Protein and fat play a critical role in their regulation. Can we rebalance our brain chemistry with our diet?

November 25, 2012

Cranberries for UTI Prevention: Crimson Crusader or Juicy Gossip?

Get answers to common questions about cranberries and health. Does cranberry juice prevent urinary tract infections? Why are cranberries sour?

Download the FREE E-book:

Order Dr. Ede’s New Book