When people are new to the ketogenic diet, they often wonder what type of foods they should and could eat while restricting carbs. Although we do have an in-depth ketogenic food list, it doesn’t cover everything and doesn’t include all of the keto-friendly replacements and recipes that are most commonly asked about. Use our recommendations below to get an idea of the best alternatives for common high-carb ingredients and what foods you can replicate while going the low-carb route. Not only ...
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Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet
- September 22, 2014
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The Keto and Collagen Guide: Everything You Need to Know About This Essential Protein
Although collagen is a protein, it does not have the same properties as other more commonly known proteins (e.g., whey, casein, meat, and fish). In fact, because of collagen's unique amino acid composition, it provides us with many benefits that we can see and feel. The positive effects of collagen even extend beyond what we can get from consuming fish, meat, whey, and casein proteins. Collagen is helpful in so many ways, especially on the keto diet. You can think of keto and collagen as a ...
- July 13, 2018
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Are Exogenous Ketone Supplements Worth It? The Pros and Cons of Ketone Salts and Esters
With the increasing popularity of the keto diet, supplement companies are flooding the shelves with keto supplements. The most convincing supplement of them all — from a marketing perspective — is exogenous ketones. These keto supplements promise that you can have your cake and eat it too, literally and metaphorically. How? By giving you the ability to experience the benefits of the keto diet without having to limit your carb intake. After looking at typical keto weight loss results and ...
- June 26, 2019
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The Best Low Carb Keto Ice Cream Recipes
The history of keto ice cream goes all the way back to 5th century BC to when the first sweet ice cream-like dessert was made. The ancient Greeks would line up at Athen's street market to buy this sweet ice cream-like treat that consisted of snow, honey, and fruit. Even Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, encouraged his patients to eat this brand new ice-y food "as it livens the life-juices and increases the well-being." Unfortunately, as ice cream evolved over the centuries, we took ...
- January 15, 2018
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Visually Estimating Body Fat Percentage
Everyone has different body fat distribution, so I tried to find a few pictures of different people between each range. The amount of lean muscle that you have plays a huge role in determining how you will look. Someone with more muscle can look as though they have a higher body fat percentage when muscle separation isn’t clear. The amount of veins that can be saw over the body is known as vascularity and this will decrease as body fat increases. Muscle definition is the same way – typically ...
- November 7, 2013
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The Ketogenic Diet and Heart Disease
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 ...
- March 8, 2019
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Berry Bomb Pops
Bomb Pops are such a classic and nostalgic summer treat, especially with Independence Day right around the corner. Kids love popsicles, and with temperatures and humidity on the rise they are always looking for ways to cool off. I know you don’t love giving them the traditional sugar and dyed filled version so I created these natural treats. These kid-friendly Berry Bomb Pops use natural ingredients, real fruit, and no added processed sugar. They are the perfect treat kids and adults can feel ...
- June 27, 2017
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The Ruled.me Food Policy
No diet is one size fits all. Even the most successful keto diet plan will not be the optimal approach for you. This is because long-term weight loss results heavily depend on the factors that influence your food choices (e.g., your current lifestyle, food environment, moral values, work/travel schedule, food budget, meal preferences, and social/family life). Our goal with Ruled.me is to empower you with the content you need to formulate an optimal keto lifestyle for long-term success — a ...
- May 26, 2020
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The Guide to Keto For Women: Lose Weight & Improve Health at Any Age
The keto diet is so different from other weight loss diet plans that it tends to spark concern, particularly regarding women’s health. There is no doubt that carb restriction can promote substantial amounts of fat loss for many women, but its impact on hormone levels, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause is often misunderstood. This naturally begs the question: Do keto weight loss results come at a cost, or is the diet a win-win for women's health? To help answer this critical question, ...
- May 13, 2020
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Can a Low Carb Diet Lower Blood Pressure?
We previously looked at research suggesting that a well-planned, low-carb diet coupled with exercise can help you lower blood sugar, triglycerides, and body weight and also improve HDL cholesterol and insulin sensitivity. But what impact does ketogenic diet have on blood pressure? Recent research suggests that maintaining an optimal blood pressure is even more critical for your heart and overall health than previously thought. Read below to learn how cutting carbs and keto may be a good ...
- August 22, 2017
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