While following a low-carb or keto diet, you'll inevitably come across xanthan gum. Its thickening and stabilizing properties make it an excellent substitute for corn starch and gluten in low-carb flours, breads, soups, and sauces. However, before you start experimenting with this common keto staple, it is important to understand what xanthan gum is, common xanthan gum substitutes, its impact on our health, its uses, and how to replace it. This is why we created this comprehensive guide to ...
What is Polyunsaturated Fat? The Truth About This “Healthy” Fat
Most of our fat intake comes from three types of fatty acids: polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated. Each one has unique properties that interact with our bodies in different ways. Polyunsaturated fats, in particular, sparked the first investigations into how certain fats may be essential for optimal health, growth, and development. This led to the discovery of omega-6s, omega-3s, and what we now know as "essential fatty acids" — which are all polyunsaturated fats. Despite the ...
- April 3, 2019
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I’m allergic to [insert food name here], what can I use instead?
The most common keto foods that people are allergic to are dairy, eggs, and nuts. If you are allergic or intolerant to dairy, use these dairy alternatives: Replace Milk with Coconut Milk. In recipes, you can substitute coconut milk in for regular milk in a 1 to 1 ratio. Replace Heavy Cream with Coconut Cream. You may have to blend in a bit of water or skim some water out of the container depending on the creaminess of the coconut cream. Instead of Butter use Coconut Oil or Vegan ...
- April 4, 2018
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Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Cauliflower Soup
Soup season has arrived and this one's definitely going to warm your bones. There's snow storms and unseasonably cold temperatures just about everywhere in the north now, and I've been ready to dig into a bowl of soup all week. This is like a sophisticated version of tomato soup and grilled cheese - except without the bread. The tangy goats cheese really gives it another dimension at the end. And bacon? Well, bacon is fantastic on everything - as most of you already know! If you're dairy ...
- November 20, 2014
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