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The Ketogenic Diet and Heart Disease

The Ketogenic Diet and Heart Disease

March 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease (which is also commonly referred to as heart disease) is the leading cause of death globally. On the surface, this sounds like a dreadful omen for humanity, but there is some sweetness to this bitter news once we realize that heart disease is preventable and, in some cases, reversible. What is Heart Disease? Heart diseases are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. In general, they fall into these ...

Keto No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Keto No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

October 23, 2015 by 8 Comments

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and I'm getting e-mail after e-mail asking for some Fall favorites to serve up to their family - keto style. Back when I was living in the Bahamas, my mom used to be pretty famous at my school's bake-sale for her cheesecakes. Though it was a sugar-laden treat back then, I made sure I got her approval on this one before posting it for everyone to see (and serve). Keto definitely isn't the easiest around Thanksgiving - for me at least. We're usually serving ...

Keto Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Keto Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

November 3, 2015 by 29 Comments

Winter is coming. And with winter, you need some tasty treats to have on hand so you can pop it in the microwave, pour a hot cup of tea, and curl up near the fireplace to enjoy yourself. These cookies will be your new comfort food and then some. The original Snickerdoodle recipe I made is a favorite of ours. But, it just wasn't filling the hole we had during these cooler winter months when pumpkin is so in season. Instead, we combined the best of both worlds - giving you a keto pumpkin ...

Pumpkin Pecan Pie Ice Cream

Pumpkin Pecan Pie Ice Cream

November 21, 2015 by 8 Comments

The truth is, I couldn't decide between which 2 favorite Thanksgiving flavors to create. I could either do Pumpkin Pie, or I could do Pecan Pie. The longer I thought on it, the more clear this idea became: combine the both! The flavors of Pumpkin Pecan Pie Ice Cream are really great together. You get a creamy bite with pumpkin inside, then after you savor the flavor, maple and pecan come through. Whether your family is on the ketogenic diet or not, people will gobble this up and ask for more ...

How to Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally

How to Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally

June 26, 2017 by 6 Comments

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 ...

Keto Diet Plan: The Best and Worst Low Carb Sweeteners

Keto Diet Plan: The Best and Worst Low Carb Sweeteners

October 27, 2013 by 78 Comments

Most people that start a keto diet plan find that they have some intense cravings for sugar in the beginning. Even the seasoned low carb dieter will tell you that they nearly give in to a sweet temptation every once in a while. This is when keto-friendly sweeteners really show their value, providing you with a way to satisfy your sweet tooth without kicking you out of ketosis or stalling fat loss. As with most "low carb" products, you will have to be cautious of the ingredients in the ...

Keto Maple Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

Keto Maple Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

March 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment

This keto recipe screams fall. The pumpkin muffin exquisitely mixed with maple and cream cheese come together to make a delicious dessert (or snack)! The sweet notes of nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon are a perfect pairing against the pumpkin, maple, and rich cream cheese. These muffins are made by swirling the filling and pumpkin mixture together before putting into the oven. That way, you get all the flavors in every single bite. Yields 6 servings of Keto Maple Cream Cheese Pumpkin ...

Keto Pumpkin Bread Loaf

Keto Pumpkin Bread Loaf

October 24, 2014 by 61 Comments

It's Fall and each morning I get up the air seems crisper and colder. Cold enough for me to want to stay inside, wrap myself up in blankets, and just enjoy a warm treat. This was so much the fact this morning that I ended up making some warm and delicious pumpkin bread to start my day off. It's almost like a protein bar for us keto-ers that seem to have little to no time in the morning. Grab a slice or two, a slab of butter, and walk out the door while chomping on bliss! It's very dense, so that ...

Comprehensive Guide To The Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet

Comprehensive Guide To The Vegetarian Ketogenic Diet

December 10, 2017 by 8 Comments

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, ...

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

October 17, 2014 by 4 Comments

It's that time of year when every recipe seems to have hints of pumpkin or squash in them. Well, I'm going to be no different and going to be posting quite a large array of pumpkin based recipes for fall season! While I do love pumpkin, I try to use as little as possible for the carb counts to stay low. To keep the flavors of fall bursting through whatever I make, I tend to accent a lot of my recipes with this homemade pumpkin pie spice - the perfect combination of flavors to really keep your ...