It’s all about blood sugar. When you eat carb-heavy meals, your blood sugar tends to spike. Then crash. Which explains that post-lunch fog and those 3pm trips to the vending machine.
Reducing carbs doesn’t have to mean eating less. It just means eating differently: more protein, more fiber, more meals that keep you steady.
Factor meals are built around protein and vegetables. You get satisfying portions that keep you full without the metabolic rollercoaster.
| Protein | 25–40g per meal |
|---|---|
| Carbs | Controlled, transparent |
| Energy | Steady throughout the day |
| Effort | Heat it up |
| Protein | Varies widely |
|---|---|
| Carbs | Hidden in sauces, breading, sides |
| Energy | Spike → crash → repeat |
| Effort | Hope for the best |
Strict keto is a specific metabolic protocol: low carbs, high fat, and designed to keep you in ketosis. It works, but it’s demanding.
Low-carb eating is more flexible: reduce carbs for steadier energy and better satiety, without tracking ketones.