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Why Fruit Sugar Causes Fatty Liver and Weight Gain in Adults and Children

Fruit sugar (fructose) occurs naturally in honey, fruits, berries, flowers, and many root vegetables. It is a simple sugar, much sweeter than another familiar simple sugar, glucose. Unlike glucose though,… Read more »

live coals by norbert varga at sxc.hu seen on thrivelowcarb.com

Gastro-Esophageal Reflux, GER

Gastro-esophageal reflux, abbreviated to GER in American English, or to GOR in British English (standing for gastro-oesophageal reflux), is considered a disease when it happens frequently (GERD). But is it… Read more »

stairway-to-heaven by manu mohan at sxc.hu on thrivelowcarb.com

Adapting to using fat for energy on LCHF

Although humans are capable of using fat as fuel, most people have an abundance of glucose available for energy, which keeps their fat-burning ability switched off. When changing to an… Read more »