Healthy Gamer Girl http://healthygamergirl.com Level Up Your Health Mon, 29 May 2017 15:40:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 https://i2.wp.com/healthygamergirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-IMG_6933.png?fit=32%2C32 Healthy Gamer Girl http://healthygamergirl.com 32 32 87028420 Does Keto Cause Thyroid Problems? http://healthygamergirl.com/keto-cause-thyroid-problems/ http://healthygamergirl.com/keto-cause-thyroid-problems/#comments Mon, 29 May 2017 15:40:07 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1751   One of the most common (non-food-specific) questions I get regarding ketogenic diets is whether or not keto can cause thyroid problems. Like many health and nutrition questions, there really is no simple answer here. As most of the questions I receive ask about hypothyroidism and ketosis, that is what we’ll address here. I recently […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/keto-cause-thyroid-problems/feed/ 3 1751 Episode 31: Should You Eat Dairy on Keto? http://healthygamergirl.com/episode-31-eat-dairy-keto/ http://healthygamergirl.com/episode-31-eat-dairy-keto/#comments Fri, 05 May 2017 16:05:49 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1745 Today, Stevie and I explore the topic of dairy, and the all important question, should you eat dairy on a ketogenic diet? Notes and links are listed below! If you’ve got any questions you’d like us to answer in a future podcast, leave a comment, or contact either of us via our social media channels. […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/episode-31-eat-dairy-keto/feed/ 4 1745 Episode 30: Keto and Mental Health http://healthygamergirl.com/episode-30-keto-mental-health/ http://healthygamergirl.com/episode-30-keto-mental-health/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:54:47 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1742 Today, I’m joined by Stevie of IChooseSexy.com for a discussion on our experiences with mental health and ketogenic diets. Links to Studies and Other Info: ketones and euphoria (GABA) – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17011713 Study on glucose slowing down your brain: http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/this-is-your-brain-on-sugar-ucla-233992 Why Isn’t My Brain Working – http://brainhealthbook.com/brain-sugar/ Sugar leading to brain inflammation – http://www.drperlmutter.com/reduce-inflammation-protect-brain/?hvid=1RxroH Poor blood sugar & depression […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/episode-30-keto-mental-health/feed/ 0 1742 Healthy Hiking: Natural Bug Repellent 3 Ways http://healthygamergirl.com/healthy-hiking-natural-bug-repellent-3-ways/ http://healthygamergirl.com/healthy-hiking-natural-bug-repellent-3-ways/#respond Mon, 17 Apr 2017 16:51:02 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1733 As some of you may know, I’m a huge fan of hiking. Not only does it allow you to enjoy nature, get fresh air, and raise that heart rate…but, it also allows you to elevate walking to a form of respected exercise. I’m kind of kidding about that last part, but not really. Anywho… Because […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/healthy-hiking-natural-bug-repellent-3-ways/feed/ 0 1733 Keto and Ayurveda: Metabolism Boosting Spices http://healthygamergirl.com/keto-ayurveda-metabolism-boosting-spices/ http://healthygamergirl.com/keto-ayurveda-metabolism-boosting-spices/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:28:01 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1644 Hey there! If you’ve been keeping up with the Keto and Ayurveda series here, you’re now familiar with the three doshas, as well as different tastes and their impact on the doshas. If you haven’t read either of those articles (or the one on seasonal eating!), I recommend you at least skim them for general […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/keto-ayurveda-metabolism-boosting-spices/feed/ 0 1644 How to Keep a Food Journal http://healthygamergirl.com/keep-food-journal/ http://healthygamergirl.com/keep-food-journal/#respond Fri, 24 Mar 2017 19:54:01 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1721 Whenever I start working with a new client, the first thing I have them do (before we even talk for the first time!), is keep a food journal. This is also something I recommend to anyone who is trying to get a handle on their eating habits, or just feel better in general. Food plays […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/keep-food-journal/feed/ 0 1721 The Complete Guide to Healthy Vegan Fats and Oils http://healthygamergirl.com/complete-guide-healthy-vegan-fats-oils/ http://healthygamergirl.com/complete-guide-healthy-vegan-fats-oils/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:21:55 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1714 It can be challenging to figure out which vegan fats and oils to use in your cooking, especially with such a variety available on the market. This simple guide can help to de-mystify that process, so you can choose the best vegan fats and oils to use for any dish! How to Buy Oils First and […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/complete-guide-healthy-vegan-fats-oils/feed/ 2 1714 Can I Eat That on Keto? http://healthygamergirl.com/can-eat-keto/ http://healthygamergirl.com/can-eat-keto/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:18:19 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1710 Hands down, one of the questions I receive the most is “Can I eat [insert food here] on keto?” This is a totally understandable question for a few reasons: Keto is often presented as a strict, rigid diet with a lot of rules, and even more dogma There are so many conflicting reports on what […]

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]]> http://healthygamergirl.com/can-eat-keto/feed/ 0 1710 Ep. 29: Self Care With Leanne of The Keto Diet Podcast http://healthygamergirl.com/ep-29-self-care-leanne-keto-diet-podcast/ http://healthygamergirl.com/ep-29-self-care-leanne-keto-diet-podcast/#respond Sun, 05 Mar 2017 04:19:39 +0000 http://healthygamergirl.com/?p=1705 Hey guys, today we have something so exciting – an interview with Leanne of HealthfulPursuit.com, and The Keto Diet Podcast! We talk about pretty much everything from self care to emotional eating and cravings, so it definitely touches on some important topics. We had an amazing time recording this, and I hope you guys enjoy […]

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