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Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Soup

Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar Soup

This is as good as comfort food gets in a bowl! Using the bacon fat until the last drop to our advantage to flavor the jalapeno peppers and the soup itself. At the end we take an immersion blender to the base of the soup to emulsify the liquids and fats together - creating a velvety, creamy, and delicious mixture that doesn't separate. The thyme, celery seed, onion and garlic really work wonders in this soup - so make sure you don't leave them out! The cumin comes along just toward the end of ...

Carb Blockers 101: Benefits, Side Effects, Results

Carb Blockers 101: Benefits, Side Effects, Results

Carbohydrates are everywhere. From rice to bread, east to west, it is difficult to find dishes and diets that don't derive the majority of their calories from carbs. If we could just find a way to keep our bodies from absorbing these pesky calories, then we would be able to indulge in our favorite carb-rich dishes without gaining those extra pounds. Sounds like it's just a hedonic fantasy, right? Interestingly enough, research suggests that blocking carb absorption is possible. Let me ...

First Week: Top 3 Keto Conundrums

First Week: Top 3 Keto Conundrums

The combination of carb restriction and ketosis is what makes the keto diet so effective for so many. The decreased hunger and increase energy levels that most keto dieters experience make it so much easier to eat fewer calories, improve health, and lose weight naturally. Unfortunately, to reap all of the benefits of keto dieting, you may have to experience some unpleasant symptoms as your body adapts to low-carb living. These symptoms typically include mild digestive issues, mental ...

10 Easy Keto Skillet Meals for Dinner & Meal Prep

10 Easy Keto Skillet Meals for Dinner & Meal Prep

I've been making one-pan skillet dinners since my first year on keto. They were the thing that made weeknights feel manageable when I was still figuring out how to eat this way without spending an hour in the kitchen every night. Twelve years later, the skillet is still my most-used piece of cookware, and not because I've run out of ideas, but because some formats just work. One pan, real heat, and you're done. What I like about skillet cooking specifically is the Maillard reaction. You get ...

10 High-Carb Favorites Made Keto

10 High-Carb Favorites Made Keto

I've written six keto cookbooks at this point, and the question I still get the most isn't about macros or fasting windows, it's some version of: "Can I still eat ___?" Pancakes. Fried rice. Cinnamon rolls. Coconut shrimp. The answer is almost always yes, and I've spent a significant chunk of that time figuring out exactly how. Some of these swaps took me a dozen attempts to nail. Some came together on the first try. What I've never done is settle for a version that's just "pretty good for ...

10 Keto Copycat Takeout Recipes

10 Keto Copycat Takeout Recipes

I used to keep a stack of takeout menus in my kitchen drawer. Chinese on Fridays, Thai when I didn't feel like cooking, Indian whenever my girlfriend picked. Going keto, I figured that whole drawer was getting tossed. Turns out I was wrong. With the right swaps (cauliflower rice for white rice, almond flour for cornstarch, keto sweeteners for sugar), you can make takeout at home that tastes as good as the restaurant version. Better, actually, because the ingredients are cleaner and you're not ...

Keto Seared Salmon with Guacamole

Keto Seared Salmon with Guacamole

This dish is the perfect keto meal, nutritious, delicious, high in healthy fats, and takes under 20 minutes from fridge to table.  Adding enough healthy fats to your diet is essential. Essential fatty acids help with hormone production, support cell growth, and protect your organs. Plus, fat in a meal always tastes fantastic! Avocados are extremely high in monounsaturated fat and boast an impressive nutritional profile of nearly 20 different vitamins and minerals. Salmon is also high in fat, ...

Evaluating the Research on the WHO Red Meat Controversy

Evaluating the Research on the WHO Red Meat Controversy

You have been bombarded with headlines about the World Health Organization report from October 2016 claiming that red meat causes cancer. That certainly seems like a blow to bacon lovers and strict keto dieters who eat lean pork daily. However, when we dig deeper into the science, we can clearly see that their ruling is scientifically questionable. Below we document the WHO’s faulty verdict and how you can further maximize your ketogenic diet to improve your health. What is Red Meat? We ...

What Are Ketones? Everything You Need to Know

What Are Ketones? Everything You Need to Know

One miraculous energy source has garnered the attention of many nutrition experts and researchers over the past decade. No, it is not carbohydrates, fats, or even protein. We call them ketones or ketone bodies (more on the difference between the two later). To your body, however, ketones are nothing new. In fact, your heart and renal cortex (the part of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs) are using ketones as fuel right now. These cells prefer to use ketones instead of sugar. After ...

Mexican Food on the Keto Diet & Lifestyle

Mexican Food on the Keto Diet & Lifestyle

One of the most rewarding food journeys starts when we skip the tortillas, rice, and beans and dive deeper into the rich world of keto-friendly Mexican cuisine. From the Americanized versions of Tex-Mex, Cal-Mex, and New Mexico-style to authentic metropolitan and coastal Mexican cuisines,  you will find plenty of dishes that are full of flavor and low in carbs. However, it is crucial to be aware of what to eat and avoid before you try to satisfy your craving for these rich and fulfilling ...