Chicken dishes are so popular that they are the third most widely consumed food in America, following closely behind grain-based desserts and yeast breads. In other words, chicken is the most widely consumed keto-friendly food in the United States. Most chicken dishes, however, come with a carb-rich side like rice or potatoes or chicken that is breaded with high carb ingredients, making a high-protein keto food into an unhealthy meal. Fortunately, there are many low-carb vegetables and keto ...
Brad Lost 40 Lbs and Reduced Inflammation
I found out about the keto diet after I listened to a podcast with Gary Taubes in January 2017. After reading and listening to everything I could about the keto diet (including finding websites like ruled.me), I was all in! Here's the thing: at 43 years old, I found myself baffled as to why I couldn't lose weight and keep it off. Like most people, I had tried everything. Well, after 1 full year of living a predominately LCHF diet, I've lost 40 lbs (and kept it off!), no longer suffer from ...
- September 28, 2019
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Keto Cheesy Bacon Nacho Chips
Ever wondered what you could use for eating keto dips? You’ve got to try these bacon nacho chips. Baked layers of cheese and real bacon crisp up to make the perfect chips. Make up a few batches in advance and then store in an airtight container. You can keep these around for a few weeks as long as they are stored properly. Yields 2 servings of Keto Cheesy Bacon Nacho Chips The Preparation ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/8 cup cooked bacon ...
- September 17, 2019
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Ketofied Chick-Fil-A-style Chicken
This ketofied chicken recipe features pickle juice as the brine, and protein powder as the low-carb breading alternative. The result? Juicy and golden tenders that are a perfect dupe. Brining and frying are the secrets to cooking flavorful chicken breasts. Using pickle juice for the brine infuses these chicken tenders with their dill flavor, plus leads to perfectly seasoned meat. Try serving these up with a side of our buffalo coleslaw, and our fire and ice pickles. These chicken strips ...
- September 3, 2019
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Keto Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Thighs
Channel your inner Rachael Ray and whip up this weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less. I think the method for cooking this chicken is wonderful. The pieces are coated in Parmesan then fried in the sun-dried tomato oil. This creates a flavorful sear on the chicken itself. Then these chicken thighs are smothered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese, taking this meal to the next level. This recipe is perfect with zoodles or a side salad. Yields 6 servings of Keto Creamy ...
- August 13, 2019
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The Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet: Optimal Health and Weight Loss
The Mediterranean diet is widely recognized as being one of the best diets for weight loss and overall health. When compared to a typical western diet filled with processed foods, this plant-based diet is a safe, effective, and reliable bet. However, conservative approaches typically yield moderate results. In contrast, radically unconventional diets have a greater potential to make significant changes — changes that may come with an increased health risk for some. The keto diet is the ...
- June 9, 2019
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What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats
Saturated fat has been known for decades as being a “bad” or “unhealthy” type of fat. However, the truth is saturated with complexity. For example, specific types of saturated fats and different foods rich in these fats can vary in how they affect our health. These fats can also impact each of us differently depending on our genetic vulnerabilities. For most people, however, this “bad” fat actually has a neutral or positive effect on health, particularly when consumed as a part of a carb ...
- June 6, 2019
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Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs
This recipe takes cheeseburgers to a whole new level. No bun substitute required! Instead, we’re grilling mini cheeseburger patties, bacon, and skewering those with other classic burger toppings. These kebabs are so fun you eat. If you don’t have a grill, you can make these on the stovetop too. Yields 10 servings of Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Kebabs The Preparation Kebabs 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 ...
- May 30, 2019
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Spinach and Cheese Bites
These wonderful appetizer bites bind spinach together with cheese, eggs, and the secret ingredient - nutritional yeast! The nutritional yeast makes these spinach and cheese bites taste meaty, if not extra cheesy. This is an easy recipe that's perfect for serving at a gathering, especially with a nice high-fat dip like the Spicy Sausage Cheese Dip or the Cheesy Cauliflower Onion Dip. This shocked me a bit but - kids seem to like this recipe too! One said that he hates spinach, but he loved ...
- May 14, 2019
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Vegetarian Keto “Crab” Cakes
Crab cakes can easily be made keto with a simple swap for bread crumbs, but today we are going even further to make a keto crab cake that is crab-less! That’s right, a vegetarian-friendly crab cake with absolutely zero meat that still achieves that flakey interior and a crisp buttery crust! The secret ingredient in these crabless cakes is hearts of palm. This vegetable is harvested from the core of many different varieties of palm trees and is nutrient dense yet low in net carbs. Its ...
- April 16, 2019
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