The vegetarian diet is commonly regarded as one of the healthiest diets for humanity. Many studies have found that vegetarian diets are associated with a lower rate of heart disease and diabetes and may improve health more than the average non-vegetarian diet. However, this doesn’t mean that the vegetarian diet or the vegetarian keto diet is the best diet for everyone’s health. The ketogenic diet, for example, has been found to be more effective than the vegetarian diet for weight loss, ...
Keto: The Best Fatty Liver Diet
Fatty liver disease is exactly what the name suggests - a disease characterized by the build up of fat in the liver. There are two main types of fatty liver disease: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease Alcoholic fatty liver disease (also called alcoholic steatohepatitis) Both types of fatty liver disease are diagnosed when fat makes up at least 10% of the liver, but the cause of the fat build up is different for each type. The cause of alcoholic fatty liver disease is obvious. The ...
- September 1, 2017
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The Best Low-Carb and Keto Fruits (and Which to Avoid)
Can you eat fruit on a ketogenic diet? In short, it’s best to avoid most fruits except for berries, avocados, olives, and tomatoes, which you can eat in moderation. Below, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best keto fruits you can eat on a low carb diet and what you should avoid. When people switch to a ketogenic diet, fruit can be an area of confusion. Fruit has been marketed as healthy for many years and generally has a positive stigma behind it. On the ketogenic diet, however, ...
- June 22, 2017
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Dawn Lost 50 Lbs
It all started November 2014 with boimetrics testing for our health insurance. After getting my results, I just wanted to cry. I want to be healthy for myself and my kids. I've tried every diet imaginable with little to no success. February 2015 I did a lot of research on ketogenic lifestyle and started to make a change. I use ruled.me to figure my macro nutrients and I LOVE the recipes! I try at least 1 new recipe a week, being a busy working mother of 2. At my heaviest in February I started at ...
- March 25, 2017
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25 Keto Recipes for Saint Patrick’s Day
It seems like everyone celebrates Saint Patrick's Day, whether they are Irish or not. With all the drinking, dinners, and green tinted sweets floating around it can seem nearly impossible to stick to your plan. Don't worry, you won't need any luck to keep the holiday keto friendly. We've rounded up 25 great low-carb recipe ideas for Saint Patrick's Day. Some of them are more traditional like a roast, Irish soda bread, or colcannon. Others were picked we thought their vibrant green hues ...
- March 16, 2017
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Slow-Cooker Mocha Pudding Cake
This Slow-Cooker Mocha Pudding Cake is a cross between a rich chocolate soufflé and a gooey pudding. This keto cake has a moist and velvety texture and a dark chocolate flavor. Tones of coffee flavor enhance the deep chocolate notes and give this dessert a delicious mocha finish. Even though this dessert is made from scratch, it’s quick to get in the slow-cooker. Don’t like the taste of coffee? Don’t worry, this recipe is easy to adjust to your personal tastes. Scoop this cake straight out of ...
- January 19, 2017
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Keto Delivered February 2016 Unboxing
In this month's Keto Delivered box, I wanted to bring together some flavors that would go together well with a Valentine's day theme. I thought that chocolate and spice would be perfectly paired when you think of foods that you may have on the special day. I wanted to make sure that all of the larger items would last a long time and would keep fueling recipes from February until the March box was sent out. Alongside the larger items, there were a few smaller items for snacking and taking with ...
- March 29, 2016
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Keto Chocolate Covered Macaroons
Fat bombs are a staple for many that are on a ketogenic diet. With the ease of being able to hit your macro goals with something delicious that's almost entirely made from fat, there's definitely a reason to see why they're so popular. Usually when I make fat bombs, I'll make something frozen - but I like having a bit of a change. So, I decided to make some chocolate covered macaroons! These little macaroons are sweet, gooey, and a delight with every bite. Each macaroon has a ...
- December 19, 2015
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25 Keto Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
Thanksgiving is almost here and people are worried that they have to break their ketogenic diet to be able to enjoy the holidays. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to. There's so many delicious keto-friendly foods and recipes out there, that both you and your family can enjoy during this holiday. Below are some ideas that I have for Thanksgiving: personal favorites of mine that I'll be serving myself, and some of my favorite recipes that would be a great treat for anyone to serve ...
- November 25, 2015
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Neapolitan Fat Bombs
When I was a kid, I loved sitting on my front doorsteps before dinner, especially because it meant my favorite treat - Neapolitan ice cream from the ice cream man! I could hear the truck coming from a mile away and would get so excited. I'd race my brother to the truck and was happiest when he had his little tiny frozen cups filled with the goodness that is chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. If you're like me, you love all three flavors, and Neapolitan gives the best of all worlds - you ...
- June 23, 2015
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