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 ...
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Shirataki Noodles: How to Cook Them and Their Health Benefits
- January 11, 2018
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Are Pork Rinds Keto? The Many Benefits Of This Zero Carb Snack
Yes, pork rinds are keto-friendly and used widely by people on low-carb diets. That said, it’s still easy to be fooled into thinking that this humble keto snack food is unhealthy. Though they are crisp like chips (and are typically found in the same grocery store aisle), pork rinds share very little else in common with those high-carb options. In fact, unflavored pork rinds are one of the few zero-carb snacks you can eat on the ketogenic diet. Plus, they can be used as a keto substitute ...
- November 18, 2020
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5 Steps to Transition into a Keto Diet
Transitioning to the keto diet can be difficult. Just like with any major dietary change, it will take time for you to adjust to the changes that the keto transition requires. Fortunately, with the right information and strategies, you can make the overwhelming task of achieving your keto goals into a simple step-by-step process. Throughout this post, we will go over strategies, diet tips, and info that will help you turn keto into your new way of life. Here’s a quick overview of the five ...
- October 19, 2013
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How Many Carbs Per Day? The Right Number Depends on Your Goal
"How many carbs per day?" is one of those questions that sounds simple until you try to answer it. The Dietary Guidelines say 225-325g. The keto community says 20-50g. Your friend who does CrossFit says something completely different. And the actual right answer depends on what you're trying to accomplish. After six cookbooks and thousands of reader questions on this exact topic, I can tell you that the number itself matters less than understanding why different ranges exist and which one fits ...
- June 21, 2026
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10 Flavor-Packed Keto Pork Recipes
Pork is one of those proteins I keep coming back to after over a decade on keto. It's got range: you can go rich and slow-cooked, or fast and high-heat, and it handles bold seasoning better than most meats. The fat content is usually right where you want it for keto macros, and the price per pound is hard to argue with. The 10 recipes in this list run the full flavor spectrum. There's the Keto Crack Slaw that I've probably made more times than I can count: it's the kind of thing you throw ...
- July 4, 2026
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Is Too Much Protein Bad for Ketosis? The Truth Behind How Much Protein You Need on Keto
Although the primary focus of keto is to restrict carbs and eat plenty of fat, protein intake also plays a crucial part in your success. By eating too much protein, you may impair ketone production. However, keeping protein consumption low is not ideal either. So, how much protein should you eat on the keto diet? Moreover, will eating more than your recommended amount be bad for ketosis? To answer these questions, let's take a closer look at protein consumption and how it affects your ...
- July 30, 2018
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What to Eat on a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet
Carbohydrates are generally avoided on a ketogenic diet, but they can be utilized with hard workouts that push your body. If you sit all day and eat refined carbohydrates (like cookies, chips, and candy), your risk of heart disease and diabetes increases dramatically — bad. If you use carbohydrates as a way to fuel intense workouts or replenish your body's depleted energy stores, then you can get the most out of your body without any negative side effects — good. The same principle applies ...
- August 5, 2017
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Fat Boost Smoothie with Coconut Chantilly Cream
Most days, I need a fat boost. First things that come to mind? Avocado and coconut. Avocado is perhaps one of the healthiest low carb foods you can have. Super low in carbs, high in healthy fats, and packed full of nutrients, dare I say it is a must for a low carb high fat keto diet. It’s smooth and buttery and used as a fruit in most Southeast Asian countries. As a result, it’s incorporated in a lot of sweet desserts, ice cream, and smoothies! Coconut cream has a higher fat content and makes ...
- February 26, 2019
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Cheating on Keto: What Actually Happens and How to Recover Fast
You had a birthday dinner, a work party, or just a moment of weakness in front of a plate of pasta. You ate the carbs. Now you're sitting there wondering if you just destroyed everything you've built over the past few weeks. One cheat meal does not undo weeks of keto progress. But it does trigger a set of real, measurable metabolic events that are important to understand - because knowing what's actually happening in your body makes it a lot easier to get back on track without the guilt ...
- May 31, 2026
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Keto Hair Loss: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It
What do a keto dieter, raw vegan, and backpacker have in common? If they don’t eat enough, their hair may start falling out. In other words, keto doesn’t cause hair loss directly. Instead, it is the significant shift in what and how much we eat that can cause us to lose hair. Fortunately, there is a simple solution that’ll help your hair regrow just as thick as before: eating more of the right keto foods. (Plus, you can even prevent hair loss with the same strategies!) To reach your ...
- January 13, 2021
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