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Ketogenic Diet 101: Low-Carb in 60 Seconds

Ketogenic Diet 101: Low-Carb in 60 Seconds

The following is geared towards people who want to try out a ketogenic diet and just want to quickly know what they should and shouldn’t do. No confusing science or lengthy explanations here, only 15 easy guidelines to kick-start your keto journey. How strictly the guidelines are followed is entirely up to you, but if you follow them 100% you can be assured you'll be eating for your body and greatly improving your long-term health and well-being. If you want more details, feel free to read ...

Psyllium Husk: Benefits, Side, Effects, Substitutions & More

Psyllium Husk: Benefits, Side, Effects, Substitutions & More

Psyllium husk is a healthy source of soluble fiber with a wide range of uses. As a supplement, it is known for its potential to improve gut health and promote weight loss; In clinical settings, it is typically used to treat constipation; and in keto kitchens, its gluten-mimicking properties allow us to make low-carb baked goods with the right texture and flavor. In this guide, we will explore these uses and other topics concerning psyllium husk including: What is psyllium husk? The ...

Keto Diet Meal Plan with Shopping List

Keto Diet Meal Plan with Shopping List

In the past few years, the ketogenic diet has become one of the most popular lifestyles of weight loss and improved health worldwide. If you've been looking for a way to kick off a change in your eating habits, this meal plan will lay out a foundation that you can follow along with. The downloadable and printable keto diet meal plan features tried and true recipes that you'll be sure to enjoy. From make-ahead meals, using leftovers, cooking low-carb treats, to incorporating intermittent ...

No-tatoes Bubble ‘n’ Squeak

No-tatoes Bubble ‘n’ Squeak

This is a keto spin on traditional Bubble ‘n’ Squeak using cauliflower and bacon. Because who doesn’t like bacon? Bacon makes everything better! After trying this made from cauliflower I will never miss potatoes again! If you are in the mood for a fry up on the weekend, look no further. These are really satisfying. Do you want to use up some of those left over vegetable scraps? Almost any low carb vegetable can be added to these. These little fritters are deliciously creamy and lip ...

Keto Diet vs. Atkins Diet: What’s the Difference?

Keto Diet vs. Atkins Diet: What’s the Difference?

The ketogenic diet and the Atkins diet have both helped thousands of people achieve incredible fat loss results and improve health. However, there is much controversy surrounding which approach is best for weight loss, how healthy they are, and how they work. Both diets focus on restricting carbs to lose fat, but the Atkins diet approaches this from a different angle than the keto diet. The hallmark (and benchmark) of the keto diet is sustaining nutritional ketosis, while the Atkins diet ...

Pecan Butter Chia Seed Blondies

Pecan Butter Chia Seed Blondies

A little delicious treat is something that everyone on a ketogenic diet will crave. But, when it comes to the carb counts and fat ratios, we need to make sure everything is in check before we start baking. These blondie squares are 88% calories from fat - just about good enough to be considered a fat bomb. As many of you know, I try to stay clear of the usual "fat bomb" consisting of frozen coconut oil and cocoa powder. You can check out my other "twists" on fat bombs by trying out a chia seed ...

5 Simple Keto Diet Hacks for Sustainable Weight Loss

5 Simple Keto Diet Hacks for Sustainable Weight Loss

A quick search for weight loss tips will yield thousands of options, from fasting to fad diets to keto diet plans. Though these strategies can help us lose weight rapidly, most of them don’t help us keep it off years later. Long-term studies have found that most people struggle to stay on their diet and usually gain the weight back. This is true for every diet from keto to low-fat. So, if another 30-day meal plan, cleanse, or diet is not the answer, then what is? We developed the ...

Keto Nutella: Sugar-free Hazelnut Spread

Keto Nutella: Sugar-free Hazelnut Spread

Nutella is the perfect example of something that should be keto-friendly but is far from it. The label displays a simple chocolate hazelnut spread, but the ingredients list reveals a different story: Nutella’s primary ingredient is sugar. Although there are some sugar-free Nutella-like products, they rarely match what I can make at home. In fact, my homemade keto Nutella is so good that I had to share the recipe with everyone. With just five ingredients — most of which are commonplace in ...

What Are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?

What Are Omega 3 Fatty Acids?

Omega-3 fatty acids are a special type of fat molecule. As a triglyceride, they consist of a small compound called glycerol (C3H8O3) attached to three chains of carbon atoms called fatty acids. They are a polyunsaturated fat, which means that they contain more than one carbon-carbon double bonds. In contrast, monounsaturated fats contain only one carbon-carbon double bond while saturated fats contain no carbon-carbon double bonds. Fatty acids generally have two ends: a carboxylic acid, which ...

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Sopapilla Cheesecake

Here's an easy, low-carb, sopapilla cheesecake! Instead of a traditional crust, we will substitute a pork rind based dough. This means that you don't have to blind bake a pie crust. You can pan-fry the layers instead. Then this dessert gets layered with a quick cheesecake. It's topped with another layer of pan-fried dough, then a generous dusting of cinnamon and erythritol.  I think you'll love serving this dessert with a nice cup of hot coffee. You will need about 30 minutes to create ...