All posts by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE page 1

In this article we explain the differences between organic and conventional produce, discuss in which cases selecting the organic option is most important, and share strategies for minimizing pesticide exposure from vegetables and fruits.

Recommendations for making the healthiest and most sustainable choices when buying fish & seafood. Learn how your food choices affect your health and the environment.

How important are organic meat, eggs and dairy and what are the effects on human health and the environment? Organic, grass-fed, and pastured animal products explained.

Common keto diet myths busted. Avoid these seven mistakes and do keto the right way.

The ultimate guide to low-carb alcoholic beverages. The best types of wine, beer, cider, liquors and cocktails, and what to avoid when you follow a low-carb or ketogenic diet.

Our practical low-carb holiday guide will help you stay keto during the festive season. Includes a sample festive menu everyone will love, including carb eaters!

How to do the keto diet the right way according to Drs. Volek and Phinney. A well-balanced and safe way to follow a low-carb, ketogenic diet to achieve long-term health benefits.

Five simple strategies to help you deal with keto rash, one of the rare side effects of the ketogenic diet.

Constipation is a common side effect of low-carb and keto diets. Best tips on how to avoid constipation and enjoy the health benefits of low-carb eating.

Is the keto diet deficient in Vitamin C? Find out the best very-low-carb foods that will help you meet your daily vitamin C needs.

Can a low-carb diet slow down aging? Simple lifestyle strategies to help you age gracefully. How to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation by following a low carbohydrate diet. Eat well and live long!

Complete guide to a dairy-free keto diet. Keto diet food list, diet plans and tools to kick-start your diet.

Find out which seven keto foods you should avoid or limit. Foods to avoid if you reach a weight loss plateau on a ketogenic diet.

Answers to frequently asked questions: Is moderate alcohol consumption healthy? What are the best keto-friendly alcoholic beverages? Is alcohol suitable for weight loss? Pros and cons of alcohol consumption. Is alcohol consumption compatible with the ketogenic diet?

Fatty liver disease: Diagnosis, progression and prevention. Find out how keto & low-carb diets can improve fatty liver disease.

Surprising sources of hidden carbs you may have not considered. Find out which foods may have been stalling your progress.

Is a low-carb or keto diet helpful or harmful for people with Hashimoto's disease or other hypothyroid conditions?

Can peanuts be part of a healthy keto or low-carb diet? Common myths and misconceptions debunked.

Kick-start your weight loss by eating the most nutrient-dense foods that are low in carbs.

Is caffeine keto? This article explores caffeine's effects on health in the context of a carb-restricted diet and makes recommendations for consuming it in a way that maximizes benefits while minimizing side effects.