With all of the butter, cheese, and heavy cream you can eat on the keto diet, it is easy to forget that dairy milk is packed with carbs and sugar (from lactose). Because of this, milk is not a good drink to have on keto. This rings true for ALL dairy milks -- including whole, 1%, 2%, and skim -- each one being far from keto-friendly. That being said, there are plenty of low-carb milk alternatives you can easily find in any grocery store. Whether you want to cut carbs or dairy from your ...
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Keto Milk Substitutes: The Best, the Worst, Tips, and Recipes
- December 21, 2019
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Is Coconut Oil Actually Good for You?
Coconut oil is a common ingredient in keto recipes, paleo plates, and health-conscious kitchens, but is it really worth using? Whether you’re a keto dieter or a vegan enthusiast, you’ve probably heard about energizing and ketosis-boosting benefits of coconut oil. Many even call it a “superfood.” But, is there any truth behind these claims? In contrast, you may have also come across articles suggesting that coconut oil is bad for heart health. Is it possible that this keto-friendly ...
- August 22, 2017
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Coconut Flour vs. Almond Flour — Everything You Need to Know
With coconut flour and almond flour, you can make pancakes, cookies, bread, muffins, pizza, and even waffles that are both healthy and delicious. In fact, they are the feature flours for anyone following a ketogenic, paleo, low-carb, or gluten-free diet — allowing us to satisfy almost any craving without slipping back into our old eating habits. As with any food, however, there are some crucial caveats to be aware of before using these flours. After considering these concerns, we find ...
- June 20, 2019
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The Guide to a Dairy Free Keto Diet
Doesn't it seem like dairy is in everything? From keto recipes to high-carb snacks and candy, there's some kind of milk product in so many things that we eat. This isn't a problem if you're not allergic or intolerant to dairy at all, but what should you do if struggle with lactose or dairy proteins — especially when you are on a diet that typically consists of a lot of dairy like the ketogenic diet? Fortunately, there are a wide variety of dairy substitutions and dairy-free recipes that ...
- February 7, 2018
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Complete Guide to Keto Friendly Beverages & Energy Drinks
Drinks tend to be the sneakiest sources of calories and sugar in our diets. Fruit juices (including freshly pressed juice), sodas, and even your favorite specialty coffee drink are all filled with so much sugar that they increase your likelihood of gaining fat while making it difficult for your body to get into ketosis. With all of the confusing marketing terms like "low-carb," "low-sugar," "natural," etc. it is hard to tell what drinks are actually keto-friendly and what drinks are just ...
- January 20, 2018
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Dairy & Keto: Best, Worst, and Substitutes
Dairy products are born from raw whole milk — a water-based mixture with roughly 50% of its calories coming from fat, 20% from protein, and 30-35% as net carbs (mostly from lactose). Although this means a glass of milk is not good for keto, this doesn’t rule out every other dairy product from your low-carb lifestyle. In fact, the most popular keto ingredients are made from milk, but with one crucial difference: Most of the milk sugar is filtered out during production (and no other sugars are ...
- April 7, 2021
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Keto Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Cauli Rice
Enjoy perfectly cooked chicken and vegetables simmered in a coconut curry nestled on a bed of low-carb rice in our keto Thai chicken curry with coconut cauliflower rice recipe. Whether you’re in the mood for some comfort food or you’re simply craving your favorite Thai takeout, this dish is sure to hit the spot. Perhaps one of the most flavorsome cuisines out there, Thai food is known for having a perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour notes—and this is exactly the case for one ...
- December 5, 2023
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Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Crispy Coconut Caulirice
This recipe harkens us back to the long days of summer; it’s tropical and bright with a kick of cilantro and red pepper. The best part is it’s not fried and is a healthy alternative paired with caulirice. This is a great dish to serve at a friend’s night in or a cookout. There is minor prep work with chopping, ricing, and juicing ingredients, but you can cut down on time with pre-prepared alternatives from the store. Yields 4 servings of Cilantro Lime Shrimp with Crispy Coconut ...
- December 13, 2018
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Keto Coconut Flour Pancakes
Coconut Flour Pancakes are light yet fluffy and airy, with a texture on the same level as wheat flour pancakes. They’re very easy to make (mix all ingredients in one bowl) and can be stored in the fridge for several days. The pancakes cook quickly as they’re light, and best of all, they have a delicious and lingering coconut taste — perfect for coconut lovers! Coconut flour pancakes are also low in carbs. They contain only two grams of carbs, most of which come from almond milk. It's not ...
- June 15, 2023
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Coconut Raspberry Slice
A delicious keto treat which is perfect for summer! This coconut raspberry slice has the fresh flavors of coconut and raspberry on a crunchy biscuit base - all topped with a crisp layer of dark chocolate! It feels very indulgent but comes in at under 4 net carbs a slice. The high fat content will leave you satisfied and the natural sweetness of the coconut and raspberry shines through so it's a great sweet treat. This is one of those recipes that is great if you are busy, because during ...
- September 19, 2017
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