You take over 23,000 breaths a day. And every one of those breaths delivers oxygen to your immune system. The immune system then goes on to use that oxygen to protect us from cancer, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, colds, the flu, and other infectious diseases

If you’ve ever started a new diet, you know that sometimes your health seems to get worse instead of better at first – even if the diet is good for you. Particularly if you’ve tried to cut back on a particular category, like sugar or even carbs in general, you’ll likely have some intense cravings. Other people experience some discomfort or fatigue as their bodies adjust to new forms of fuel.

If you pay any attention to diet trends, you’ve probably heard of the ketogenic diet. Proponents of the “keto” diet like that this high-fat diet actually helps them lose weight. But you may be wondering what this diet really entails and whether it’s actually healthy.