My story began when my wife got pregnant and we had twin girls at the age of 44. I’m a local truck driver who works 10-16 hours a day and had diabetes and high blood pressure. My doctor told me that if I ever wanted to walk my daughters down the isle I would have to lose weight otherwise I wouldn’t live long enough to ever see that happen. I started Keto when I weighed 307lbs 8 months ago and continue to do so till this very day. I no longer have high blood pressure and my diabetes has been ...
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Keto Taco Salad with Guacamole & Salsa
Mexican has always been one of my favorites, even before going keto. It can be switched up to fit any diet, so if you are ever cooking for someone with an allergy, it is usually pretty easy to omit or find a replacement for them. For this taco salad, I made a simple base of lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. I layered it with taco meat, made some homemade guacamole, added in some creamy salsa, and garnished with some lime juice, cilantro, and Mexican cheese on top! Yields 4 servings of ...
- February 22, 2022
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Are Beans Keto? Full Guide to Beans and Their Keto-friendly Alternatives
When compared to high-carb processed foods, beans are considered as a health food. However, from a low-carb perspective, they contain too much starch. In fact, the net carb content of most beans and lentils is so high that they belong on the “do not eat” list for keto. To help you figure out exactly what beans to avoid and what to replace them with, we put together this keto guide addressing the following topics: Can you eat beans on keto? How many carbs are in beans? What about ...
- February 28, 2021
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Keto Chicken Philly Cheesesteak
Philly cheesesteaks are almost always made with beef. That's why I wanted to make a chicken philly cheesesteak, I love to do things a little different on keto and make something new from a classic recipe. This chicken Philly cheesesteak is just as good, if not better than the original! There are plenty of fresh vegetables in this recipe along with a very creamy taste and they all go well with the golden chicken! Yields 8 servings of Keto Chicken Philly Cheesesteak The Preparation ...
- January 28, 2021
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Best Low Carb Rice Substitutes for Keto
Some of the most delicious dishes feature rice as a key ingredient. Risotto, fried rice, paella, and sushi, for example, all rely on this starch-filled grain, but are there any rice varieties that won’t pack on the carbs? Unfortunately, the answer is no. If you’re on a non-keto low-carb or standard ketogenic diet, you should avoid rice for optimal results. That being said, you can still get your rice fix by using low-carb substitutes and keto recipes. Let’s begin our journey through the ...
- January 15, 2021
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Eating Italian Food On Keto: What to Eat/Avoid, Restaurant Tips, and Recipes
No matter where you travel in Italy, it seems like they have cracked the code on good cooking. Whether you have pasta, pizza, salad, lasagna, soup, or dessert, you can’t go wrong with authentic Italian food. Unfortunately, many of the best dishes are filled with starchy foods, flour, or sugar. This can make it challenging to satisfy your craving for Italian food on keto. Find out exactly which foods to avoid when making delicious Italian food. However, this doesn’t mean you have to give up ...
- January 4, 2021
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Are Pork Rinds Keto? The Many Benefits Of This Zero Carb Snack
Yes, pork rinds are keto-friendly and used widely by people on low-carb diets. That said, it’s still easy to be fooled into thinking that this humble keto snack food is unhealthy. Though they are crisp like chips (and are typically found in the same grocery store aisle), pork rinds share very little else in common with those high-carb options. In fact, unflavored pork rinds are one of the few zero-carb snacks you can eat on the ketogenic diet. Plus, they can be used as a keto substitute ...
- November 18, 2020
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Low Carb Noodles: Keto Pasta Alternatives
All over the world, you'll find different variations of noodles, from Italian lasagna layers to Chinese egg noodles to Vitamenese-style pho noodles. Despite being relatively flavorless on their own, each one plays an essential role in turning our favorite flavors into memorable meals. Unfortunately, each noodle will also add enough net carbs to transform the recipe into a less healthy, high-carb dish. This leaves us with two strategies we can use to transform the dish into a keto-friendly one ...
- August 22, 2020
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Low Carb Coleslaw
Does anyone else struggle to find coleslaw that is just right? Either it’s too creamy, too acidic, too sweet, or too old. Plus, if you are on keto, it’s almost always too high in carbs. For a quick low carb coleslaw you can rely on, it’s best to make it yourself. Skip that pre-made, sugar-filled coleslaw from the grocery store or KFC -- Let’s transform everyday low-carb ingredients into a perfectly-balanced keto coleslaw instead. Is Coleslaw Keto? Carbs in Coleslaw Whether it’s from ...
- August 20, 2020
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