Diet

What Is Diet Quality?

The term “diet quality” is difficult to define and there is little consensus on the definition of what constitutes a “quality” diet. Definitions of diet quality vary from one culture to another and are dependent on the local food supply and dietary practices. A general way of thinking about diet quality is to categorize foods […]

Diet

Epilepsy and the Keto Diet

The keto diet is a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet. It forces the body to use fats instead of carbohydrates for energy. It is also a popular treatment for hard-to-control childhood epilepsy. Because it is high in fats, it forces the body to produce ketones. It is a high-protein diet with minimal carbs, but adequate amounts of […]