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The GRAS Loophole: Some Food Additives Are Allowed Without FDA Involvement
Many U.S. food additives enter the market through the GRAS loophole, allowing manufacturers to self-declare chemicals as safe without mandatory FDA review or disclosure. Originally meant for traditional foods, GRAS now covers synthetic additives often banned abroad. These chemicals can disrupt gut health, inflammation, and metabolism. With new nutrition guidance and dye bans, closing the GRAS loophole is the next critical step.

ketogenicfasting
20 hours ago3 min read


Vitamin A: The Master Switch in the Body’s Detox and Immune System
Detox is not a cleanse but a genetic program built into human cells. Vitamin A is a master switch for immunity, tissue repair, inflammation control, and detox. Only animal foods provide ready-to-use retinol; plant carotenoids must be converted in the liver and many people do this poorly. Small weekly servings of liver maintain vitamin A reserves, supporting bile flow, detox enzymes, and the epithelial barriers of the gut, lungs, and skin that block toxins and germs.

ketogenicfasting
1 day ago4 min read


Goodbye Sugar, Hello Steak: The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines Take U.S. Nutrition in a New Direction
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines mark a clear reset in U.S. nutrition policy. They move away from nutrient counting and low-fat dogma toward real, whole foods as the foundation of health. Ultra-processed foods and added sugar are explicitly discouraged, protein is prioritized at every meal, healthy fats from whole foods are welcomed, and alcohol guidance is tightened. The focus shifts to food quality, satiety, metabolic and gut health, with system-wide implications beyond the

ketogenicfasting
Jan 89 min read


🥑 Introducing Our 4 Complimentary Simple & Practical Weekly Keto Meal Plans
✨ A Fresh, Practical Start to the New Year
In celebration of the New Year, we’re sharing a small gift with our community: four complimentary 7-Day Keto Meal Plans plus a bonus recipe collection. Each plan features real ingredients 🥩🥬, balanced macros ⚖️, and simple repetition to support structure 🧩, consistency 🔁, and enjoyment 😌. Included are 7 days of meals with rotating breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, plus optional bonus recipes for flexibility. All files are availa

ketogenicfasting
Dec 31, 20253 min read


🌿 Comfort Keto: What’s Coming in 2026 & Beyond
In 2026 and beyond, Comfort Keto will expand its educational and culinary content to better support the low-carb lifestyle. Our focus will include biohacking, health and wellness, keto classics, food quality, toxins, fake foods, brain-supportive nutrition, and practical keto recipes. Each topic is designed to provide clarity, real nourishment, and thoughtful insight rooted in experience, not trends.

ketogenicfasting
Dec 30, 20252 min read


🥗 Detox as Restoration: Rebuilding Health Through Simplicity, Nourishment, and Metabolic Relief
The MyKetoPal Detox Food Plan is a restorative nutrition reset designed to reduce digestive stress and support metabolic healing. Chef Janine recommends following this plan for 2–3 weeks prior to transitioning into a serious ketogenic lifestyle for best results. By removing processed foods, refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, and industrial oils—and replacing them with whole foods, clean proteins, traditional fats, vegetables, fruits, and probiotics—the body regains balanc

ketogenicfasting
Dec 29, 20254 min read


Sugar Lobby, Science, Media and the Making of a Public Health Crisis
This essay examines how the sugar and prepared-foods industries reshaped nutrition science by redirecting attention away from sugar and refined carbohydrates and toward dietary fat. Through targeted research funding, media amplification, and policy influence, a manufactured scientific consensus was embedded in dietary guidelines. The resulting restructuring of the food supply closely tracked the rise of modern chronic diseases, revealing how corporate power shaped public heal

ketogenicfasting
Dec 29, 20256 min read


🌿 Detox with Grace: Chef Janine’s Natural Chelation Guide
Hi friends — it’s Chef Janine 🍳🕊️ here! Our bodies are exposed daily to hidden toxins like mercury, lead, and aluminum. Over time, they can cause brain fog, fatigue, and hormone issues. But with the healing power of real food 🌿, we can gently detox through natural chelation — using ingredients like cilantro, chlorella, and glutathione-rich meals to support God's design for daily renewal. 💛

ketogenicfasting
Dec 28, 20255 min read


The Liver: Your Body’s Detox Hero & Nature’s Most Powerful Superfood
The liver is a vital organ responsible for metabolism, detoxification, nutrient storage, bile production, and hundreds of biochemical processes essential to life. Eating liver provides exceptional nutrition—rich in B12, vitamin A, iron, B vitamins, CoQ10, and complete protein—supporting energy, fertility, immunity, and blood health. As one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods, liver has long been valued in traditional and therapeutic diets.

ketogenicfasting
Dec 27, 20253 min read


Fed A Lie: The Hidden History of Seed Oils and the Rise of Modern Disease
“Fed A Lie” (Nov 2024) exposes how seed oils—marketed for decades as “heart-healthy”—have fueled the rise of obesity and chronic disease. Featuring Paul Saladino MD, Nina Teicholz PhD, Chris Knobbe MD, and athlete Bethany Hamilton 🏄🏼, the film reveals the history, science, and industry influence behind these industrial oils and urges a return to real, ancestral, nutrient-dense foods.

ketogenicfasting
Nov 24, 20254 min read


Seed Oils: The Metabolic Time Bomb in Your Diet
Industrial seed oils are highly processed, chemically fragile oils overloaded with Omega-6 fats that oxidize easily and flood modern diets through packaged and restaurant foods. Their damaged compounds and extreme Omega-6 imbalance drive inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic dysfunction. This article exposes how these oils are made, why we overconsume them, and healthier fats to choose instead.

ketogenicfasting
Nov 17, 20257 min read


Herbal Medicine: A Timeless, Holistic Approach to Natural Healing
Herbal medicine uses the healing power of plants to support the body’s natural ability to restore balance. Rooted in ancient traditions and refined by modern practice, it focuses on whole-body wellness, gentle remedies, and understanding each person’s unique health story.

ketogenicfasting
Nov 17, 20253 min read


The Gut–Illness Connection: 5 Herbs That Could Transform Modern Health
Herbal medicine expert Simon Mills reveals how poor gut health drives chronic illness, why antibiotic resistance is rising, and how everyday herbs—from garlic to turmeric—can support immunity, reduce inflammation, and offer natural alternatives to common drugs. He shares diet tips, plant remedies, and habits for long-term wellness.

ketogenicfasting
Nov 17, 20253 min read


🍽️ The Illusion of “Perfect” Convenience: A Closer Look at Factor Meals and Paid Food Reviews
Behind the polished marketing and “chef-prepared” claims, Factor’s meals reveal the truth of mass-produced convenience: shredded meats hiding low-grade cuts, mushy vegetables drained of life, and identical plates built for shelf life, not satisfaction. It’s the illusion of wellness—industrial food packaged as gourmet, proof that convenience has replaced true culinary craftsmanship.

ketogenicfasting
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Reset Your Body and Mind: Dr. Goldhamer on Fasting and Healing
Water-only fasting is emerging as a powerful way to heal the body naturally—burning belly fat, boosting energy, clearing brain fog, and even improving mood and mental health. This simple yet profound practice can help reset metabolism, reduce inflammation, and restore balance. Learn how to fast safely without losing muscle, why calorie counting doesn’t work, and how escaping the “pleasure trap” can lead to lasting health and vitality.

ketogenicfasting
Oct 15, 20252 min read


Chef Janine’s Comfort Keto Take on Beverly Hills’ Most Iconic Salad: The Chopped Italian Salad
In Southern California, chopped salad became a culinary icon, first appearing at La Scala in the 1960s and later elevated by Wolfgang Puck at Spago in the 1980s. Chef Janine now offers a Comfort Keto version of this Italian-American classic—400 calories, 5g net carbs, 28g protein—featuring crisp chicken skin, fresh vegetables, cheeses, and a creamy Italian vinaigrette. A low-carb, gourmet twist that blends history, health, and indulgence.

ketogenicfasting
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Which Supplements Are Key To A Successful Keto Lifestyle?
The keto diet, a low-carb, high-fat approach, supports weight loss and may aid diabetes, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, and some cancers. Supplements like MCT oil, BHB, 7-oxo-DHEA, L-glutamine, and electrolytes boost energy and balance. Pills are convenient; powders offer more nutrients. Always consult your doctor first—then reach out to Chef Janine, who will gladly guide you in choosing the best supplements for your goals.

ketogenicfasting
Sep 1, 202510 min read


🍗 Australian Classic Alice Springs Chicken, Reimagined Keto Style 🧀🥓
Deep in Australia’s Red Centre, Alice Springs is famous for the hearty Aussie steakhouse dish, Alice Springs Chicken. Chef Janine’s keto version features free-range chicken marinated in sugar-free honey mustard, topped with bacon, cheddar, and mushrooms, served with creamy cauliflower mash and broccoli. With just 6g net carbs, it’s bold, flavorful, and keto-friendly—truly a dish so good, you'll lick your plate clean!

ketogenicfasting
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Chef Janine’s Keto-Friendly Vegetable Guide
Chef Janine’s keto-friendly veggies are low in net carbs, rich in fiber, and packed with nutrients to keep you satisfied without spiking blood sugar. 🌱 Choose very low-carb staples like arugula, spinach, celery, cucumbers, and broccoli rabe. 🥦 Add variety with asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms, and more. 🍅 Enjoy higher-carb picks like tomatoes, carrots, peppers, and Brussels sprouts in moderation. ✅ Aim for five colorful veggies daily for balance, flavor, and hea

ketogenicfasting
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Cheese: Comfort or Concern? What You Need to Know After 60
Cheese is a comfort food we all love, but after 60 it can impact health in surprising ways. In this video, discover the hidden risks in everyday cheeses, which varieties may be unsafe for seniors, and the benefits of choosing the right ones. Learn simple tips to enjoy cheese safely—keeping the flavor while protecting your health, energy, and independence. 🧀✨

ketogenicfasting
Sep 1, 20252 min read
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