Here's what doctors really think of keto

Let's get down and "dirty." No Images? Click here       The ketogenic diet has gotten so popular that you've probably heard lots of different opinions about it. This week, we talked to doctors and nutritionists to get their honest thoughts about keto's pros and cons. Some other health-related stories that've been on readers' minds: The Keto Casserole Recipes You've Been Looking For 6 Keto Recipes To Help You Survive Summer Does Intermittent Fasting Work? Are Fruity Desserts A Healthier Choice? Nutritionists Tell All 13 Breakfast Items With More Sugar Than A Doughnut We've also got a revelatory new story that'll change your mind about which fruits and vegetables you should buy organic, plus a reason you should think twice about how you make your smoothie bowls. Santé! XO, Kristen   Is the 'Dirty Dozen' food list really so dirty after all? The Environmental Working Group's annual Dirty Dozen list is here, targeting the 12 fruits and vegetables most contaminated by pesticide residue. Every year, the list encourages us to buy organic strawberries, cherries, peaches, tomatoes, etc.. But organic is expensive, and it’s not always available. Is regular produce really that bad? Reporter Jill Neimark did some research, and it turns out conventional produce is actually pretty darn clean. You may want to rethink how seriously you take the Dirty Dozen. Get the full story   The pros and cons of the keto diet Before you give keto a go, you’ll want to know what it involves, how it works and, most importantly, what nutritionists and doctors think about it. Is it actually an effective weight loss tool? Is it healthy for us in the long term? And how bad is the so-called "keto flu?" We've got answers. Get those answers   Your 'Healthy' Smoothie Bowl Is Only Making You Hangry. Here's Why.   Many of those smoothie bowls you see all over Instagram contain as much sugar, calories and carbs as several glazed doughnuts. They create the perfect storm to make you hungry and cranky later on in the day -- but there's something you can do to fix it. Find out more   Eat on: Gen Z Just Wants To Watch Netflix And Get Takeout, And It's Affecting Restaurants 10 Summer Pastas That Take The Work Out Of Dinner This Is America's Best Fast Food Fried Chicken    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe