What is a Keto Diet? A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. When you eat something high in carbs, your body will produce glucose and insulin. Glucose is the easiest molecule for your body to convert and use as energy so that it will be chosen over any other energy source. Insulin is produced to ...
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The Ketogenic Diet: A Keto Guide for Beginners
- November 11, 2013
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Keto Guide to Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting has become an immensely popular dieting strategy. Although it may seem like another diet fad, there are several reasons why skipping meals can be so helpful for many of us. The first (and biggest for most) is that intermittent fasting can help you bust through weight loss plateaus. Down to those last couple of pounds, or been stuck at the same number for weeks? Give this a try. The other reasons are for the sheer health benefits of fasting. Better metabolic adaptions, ...
- December 31, 2013
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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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Keto Whipped Cream
Whipped cream is a surprisingly satisfying guilty pleasure, but it doesn’t have to come with the guilt. Unfortunately, most of the recipes and canned products contain enough added sugar to slow your keto progress. Though these sugar-filled options make it seem like all whipped cream is unhealthy, this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, by just whisking together three ingredients, you can make your own fluffy, airy, and flavorful whipped cream with a fraction of the carbs. This ...
- May 26, 2020
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Our Top 10 Keto Friendly Salads
The most delicious and healthy way to get more veggies in your diet is with a keto salad recipe. But why must we have the distinction of "keto salad"? Aren't all salads — with their leafy green and oily dressings — low-carb and keto-friendly anyway? Not necessarily. Many popular salads come with sugary dressings, bread, and croutons that turn one of the healthiest meals you can consume into a delivery mechanism for more carbs and unhealthy ingredients. Fortunately, your salad doesn't have ...
- November 9, 2019
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Cheesy Hearts of Palm Dip
If you are sick of missing out on hot, cheesy, dips because you are dairy sensitive then this recipe is for you! If you are toying with the idea of doing less meat or are already a strict vegetarian, this recipe gives you the texture of crab by using the low-carb vegetable hearts of palm. Hearts of palm is the inner core of the palm tree bud. It’s often harvested from many different types of palm trees, including coconut. This vegetable is high in fiber, potassium, iron, zinc, phosphorus, ...
- October 31, 2017
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Shirataki Noodles: How to Cook Them and Their Health Benefits
These noodles are becoming increasingly popular as a low-carb, ketogenic pasta replacement, but what is the story behind these keto-friendly noodles? Shirataki noodles — also known by other names like miracle noodles, glucomannan noodles, konjac noodles, or konnyaku noodles — are gelatinous and translucent traditional Japanese noodles common in Asian Cuisine. They are made from the konjac plant which is ground and shaped into various types of pasta and rice — but don't be fooled, these ...
- January 11, 2018
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Keto Sushi
Yes, you read it right! Keto sushi is here and it truly is amazing. I used to be a big eater of sushi and have missed it greatly. I put off trying keto sushi for a long time because I thought it would be a huge time sink and a massive headache to be able to make it properly. I had never rolled sushi either, so I had some sort of fear holding me back from trying it. Well, I tried it, I liked it, and I've made it numerous times since. It's really not as hard as I thought it'd be, and it's SO ...
- April 28, 2016
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Keto Mini Vanilla Cloud Cakes
Who doesn't love mini cakes? Especially when they’re guilt free! These mini vanilla cloud cakes are a sweet and delicate treat for any occasion. While these are low-carb, no one would ever guess! The fluffy vanilla cream cheese frosting melts in your mouth with every bite. The addictive frosting, combined with a light cake, makes for an elegant showstopper. Since each cake is a single serving, they’re the perfect choice for a party setting. If needed, these cakes can easily be made in ...
- November 3, 2016
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How to Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally
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 ...
- June 26, 2017
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