Most diets are not sustainable. Whether it is a vegan diet, low-fat diet, or low-calorie diet, we tend to revert back to the most convenient way of eating that we can find. Just thinking about preparing meals in a new way, on a new schedule, with new ingredients consumes so much energy and time that eating becomes a chore. For example, you will start getting noticeable results on the ketogenic diet after about 3 weeks, but it may be too much of change that you won't make it that far. At ...
What to Eat on a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet
Carbohydrates are generally avoided on a ketogenic diet, but they can be utilized with hard workouts that push your body. If you sit all day and eat refined carbohydrates (like cookies, chips, and candy), your risk of heart disease and diabetes increases dramatically — bad. If you use carbohydrates as a way to fuel intense workouts or replenish your body's depleted energy stores, then you can get the most out of your body without any negative side effects — good. The same principle applies ...
- August 5, 2017
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Keto Bacon Burger Bombs
Up your fat intake with these delicious burger bombs. Cheese stuffed inside sausage and wrapped in bacon! Dip them in your favorite sugar-free condiments and it tastes like it’s straight out of a take out window. The best thing about these burger bombs are that they only require 3 main ingredients. I used raw sausage rounds for this recipe, but if you can’t find them, you can always take the skin off breakfast sausages and use the raw meat, after flattening them into small circles. While ...
- July 25, 2017
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Crispy Zucchini Nests
Looking for that perfect side dish for your steak, pork, or chicken? These crispy zucchini nests go with pretty much anything and are incredibly easy to make. This recipe is great, especially if you are able to find already pre-spiralized zucchini! Both prep time and cook time are fairly quick, making it a suitable meal for anyone on-the-go. You can fill these nests with pretty much anything but today we used bacon, onions, and cheese for a perfect side dish. Yields 6 two nest servings ...
- July 18, 2017
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How to Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally
Can a ketogenic diet lower blood sugar? In short, yes, it can lower your blood sugar levels naturally and effectively if you follow it strictly. Below, you'll find studies, information, and tips on how. One cookie won't kill you but consuming high amounts of sugar every day will. High-carbohydrate foods — like cookies — lead to higher blood sugar levels. This is toxic to the body. Luckily, we have a hormone called insulin that helps lower blood sugar by shuttling the sugar into cells ...
- June 26, 2017
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Bacon Breakfast Bagels
Who else misses nice toasted breakfast bagels? They are the best! Well you no longer have to miss these little circles of happiness. These keto friendly bagels are surprisingly good! I can’t wait to make some more of these and put them in my fridge to enjoy with many fillings. They not only look appealing and taste great, they are extremely versatile and you can top them and fill them with anything your heart desires. I am going to use my favorite breakfast fillings but feel free to add ...
- June 8, 2017
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Feta and Bacon Bites
One of my favorite keto things to make is cheese based dough. It is incredibly versatile. These feta and bacon bites are just one of many things that you can make with this type of dough. Not only are these bites super easy to make, but cook time is roughly 15 minutes! They are also a great snack to keep for on-the-go. For this recipe I used a muffin tin, however you don’t have too. You can put these on a cookie sheet (lined with parchment paper) or a silicon baking mat. I used a muffin ...
- May 30, 2017
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I Don’t See This as a Diet Anymore, I See It as a Lifestyle
Hey Craig, In just 4 months I have lost 35 lbs. I was amazed that in just the first week I had lost 5, and felt better than I had for years. Last year I was diagnosed with toxic black mold syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome as a secondary diagnosis. Due to these problems I have odd neurological symptoms and moderate anxiety. Drugs don't help my anxiety. Since I began this diet my anxiety has lessened a ton. My general neurological symptoms such as difficult word recall, twitching, and ...
- May 27, 2017
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My body said “I’m in!”
I have always been a bit of a gym rat. I was a soldier, and have always tried to stay in good physical shape. That being said, I was constantly stuck in this rut of working out, eating what I thought was "healthy", and never getting any real results. Years went on and on like that. Sometimes I would loose a little weight through sheer will, and then I would just gain it back; plus some. The last few years I went through a bit of a depression. Chalk it up to PTSD, a failed marriage, turning 40; ...
- April 15, 2017
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Keto Lemon Meringue Custard
Calling all lemon lovers! This Keto Lemon Meringue Custard recipe makes creamy individual lemon custards topped with clouds of toasted meringue. These custards are like mini-lemon meringue pies, but without a crust to fuss with. The custard in this dish is flavored with real lemon zest and a touch of lemon extract. It has delicious sweet lemon goodness without too much tartness. Best of all, it doesn’t come out of a box, so you know exactly what goes in it. One thing I love about this ...
- February 23, 2017
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