Piper I have followed this diet for years, as has my family and I can relate to all you have written.

One interesting thing I have noticed is that, when all around are sneezing and coughing, etc, we have not caught a bug in the years we have followed it.

Also, the creaky knees (I was a distance runner and almost resigned to the harsh reality that I would have to give in to knee reconstructions!). Within a few weeks there was no pain. It wasn't something I monitored. I just suddenly was aware that I no longer had pain.

Following a keto diet is not something I discuss with friends, as they're not quite ready to get on board. And I have to bite my tongue when they talk about my being lucky to be slim and healthy!

Having said that, right now I am in the throes of writing a family's health turnaround in changing their diet. Serious health issues just disappeared.

Thank you for a great post.