I started my journey in January last year at 218 lbs after trying so many diets previously. I was borderline diabetic, extremely overweight and just outright uncomfortable with myself. I would see myself in candid photos and cry sometimes. I thought to myself that I didn’t feel like I was that “big” but the scale and pictures showed otherwise. I had to try something. I somehow found info about the keto diet on Instagram and it seemed pretty easy! So I started and a few days later started ...
Keto Chocolate Puppy Chow
Puppy chow is a popular snack food in the US. The name comes from the fact they look a bit like dog food, but don’t worry, they taste great and are quick and easy to make. The typical puppy chow recipe usually consists of cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and butter. The ingredients are mixed together and then made into small oval shapes that are then covered in powdered sugar before serving. They make a great sweet treat, but if you’re following a keto diet, they contain way too many ...
- July 7, 2022
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Keto Blueberry Smoothie
I love making this keto blueberry smoothie on mornings I feel like I am running behind and don't have time to make breakfast. Putting protein powder in this smoothie really helps to keep me full until lunch time. Blueberries are a superfood, so this smoothie has some great nutrient properties. Blueberries are a great source of vitamin C and have a great source of antioxidants too. Instead of making a plain protein shake after working out, this would be a great smoothie to make ...
- April 22, 2021
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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 Grilled Pork Skewers with Zoodle Salad
Whether it's summer and grilling season or winter and grilling these over the stovetop, these pork skewers are tasty no matter what! I love dipping the grilled pork pieces in the tangy mayonnaise sauce next to the delicious zoodle salad. Yields 4 servings of Keto Grilled Pork Skewers with Zoodle Salad The Preparation Pork Skewers: 24 ounce pork tenderloin 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic ...
- April 1, 2021
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Keto Avocado and Salmon Salad
This salad is sure to leave you full until dinnertime. The base of this salad is a blissful spring mix next to smoked salmon, which is one of my favorite additions to any keto salad as it contains a high amount of fats and good protein. The salmon is really the key to this recipe. It is then topped off with avocado slices and onion to give the salad a crispy crunch. The salad dressing includes a dash of sweetener with mustard and white wine vinegar. It is a perfect pair between sweet yet ...
- December 29, 2020
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Keto Nutella: Sugar-free Hazelnut Spread
Nutella is the perfect example of something that should be keto-friendly but is far from it. The label displays a simple chocolate hazelnut spread, but the ingredients list reveals a different story: Nutella’s primary ingredient is sugar. Although there are some sugar-free Nutella-like products, they rarely match what I can make at home. In fact, my homemade keto Nutella is so good that I had to share the recipe with everyone. With just five ingredients — most of which are commonplace in ...
- June 2, 2020
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The Best Nuts for Keto: Low Carb Nuts, Seeds & What to Avoid
Nuts are known for their vitamin, mineral, fiber, and healthy fat content. What is often overlooked, however, is how many carbs they add to the diet. Since nuts are designed by nature to provide nourishment for a new plant, each one comes with some net carbs in the form of starches and sugars. This is why it is crucial to consider the carb counts of each nut before you incorporate them into your keto lifestyle. To give you a better idea of the best nuts for keto, let's take a look at carbs ...
- March 7, 2020
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The Best & Worst Keto Oils for Cooking, Drizzling, and What to Avoid
All plant-based oils have zero carbs and protein, making them the purest source of fat you can have on the keto diet. However, this doesn’t mean that everything in the cooking oil aisle can be considered as a good "keto oil" for your low-carb lifestyle. Though you can lose fat on keto regardless of what fats you consume, the oils you use will play a crucial role in ensuring optimal health, wellbeing, and sustained ketosis. Since fat will be your primary source of energy, choosing the right ...
- January 22, 2020
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