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What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats

What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats

June 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Saturated fat has been known for decades as being a “bad” or “unhealthy” type of fat. However, the truth is saturated with complexity. For example, specific types of saturated fats and different foods rich in these fats can vary in how they affect our health. These fats can also impact each of us differently depending on our genetic vulnerabilities. For most people, however, this “bad” fat actually has a neutral or positive effect on health, particularly when consumed as a part of a carb ...

Keto Chicken Salad

Keto Chicken Salad

August 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Chicken salad is one of the best keto staples. With the right ingredients, it checks all the boxes for a perfect keto-friendly meal: satisfying, delicious, healthy, convenient, and versatile. The only problem is that all chicken salads aren’t made the same. Some are too rich, some have too much vinegar, and others come with unnecessary high-carb ingredients. Finding the right balance of flavors and textures is a challenge, so we decided to take chicken salad to the keto kitchen for a ...

The Ketogenic Diet and Weight Loss Plateaus

The Ketogenic Diet and Weight Loss Plateaus

November 29, 2013 by 94 Comments

The dreaded keto weight loss plateau. No matter what diet you are on, your weight loss will eventually stop. The goal is for the progress to stop as soon as we hit our ideal weight, but this often does not happen as planned. Most of us will experience a weight loss plateau at one point or another during our diet. When this happens it is not because you failed or because your body is broken — it is most likely because you need to switch up your dietary approach just a bit. By switching up ...

Sugar-free Keto Lemonade

Sugar-free Keto Lemonade

June 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Most lemonade products — from ready-to-drink beverages to powder mixes — are packed with sugar. Even popular "sugar-free" options, such as Crystal Light and Chick-fil-A diet lemonade, contain a significant amount of net carbs. For a refreshing lemonade that is both refreshing and healthy,  your best option is making it yourself. All you’ll need is three ingredients and this keto lemonade recipe! How to Make Keto Lemonade: 3 Ingredients, One Step For a quick and simple keto-friendly ...

Creamy Keto Taco Soup

Creamy Keto Taco Soup

September 1, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Keto taco soup may be the perfect soup recipe. It’s easy-to-make, supremely satisfying, and can be adapted to the Crock-Pot or Instant Pot easily. (Plus, you can make it freezer-friendly for a super quick keto meal.) However, there’s one catch — We’ll have to skip the beans, corn, and tortilla chips that are often lurking in taco soup. With this keto taco soup recipe, they won’t be necessary anyway. Is Taco Soup Good for Keto? As long as you skip the beans, corn, and tortilla chips, ...

Keto Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Keto Guide to Intermittent Fasting

December 31, 2013 by 59 Comments

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, ...

Keto Iced Coffee

Keto Iced Coffee

June 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Coffee is the ultimate keto companion. Not only does it boost energy levels, but it promotes ketosis as well. You can even turn your hot morning cup into a cold refreshing beverage with one simple ingredient: ice. With this keto iced coffee recipe, we'll show you how to have keto iced coffee without leaving the house. You'll also learn simple tricks you can use to make it tastier, healthier, and cheaper than anything you can get at Starbucks or Dunkin'. Keeping Your Iced Coffee ...

The Side Effects of a Low Carb Diet

The Side Effects of a Low Carb Diet

August 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Who should go on a low-carb diet? Low-carbohydrate diets — like the ketogenic diet — are effective for weight loss and improving health. They are also especially helpful for anyone who: Is overweight or obese Is sedentary Has epilepsy Has polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fibroids or endometriosis Is diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes Has a neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Has certain forms of cancer Has cardiovascular disease A ...

Elizabeth Got Her Health & Energy Back with Keto

Elizabeth Got Her Health & Energy Back with Keto

October 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment

I think I first saw mention of keto on the hypothyroidism subreddit. I became curious first because my doctor had already told me I needed to restrict carbs and second because this hypo sufferer on reddit claimed keto allowed her to lose a ton of weight easily. I was duly suspect. The only time I had been able to lose significant weight was with a Herculean effort in college. I ate a starvation diet, tracking my calories through Weight Watchers. I exercised religiously. I didn't go out with ...

Keto Clam Chowder

Keto Clam Chowder

July 2, 2020 by 1 Comment

New England clam chowder belongs in a soup category of its own. So creamy and comforting, there is nothing like good clam chowder. However, after taking a closer look, you'll often find high-carb veggies and all-purpose flour lurking in every spoonful. These two ingredients turn what could be a keto-friendly staple into a carb-laden soup. It’s time to flip the script on clam chowder by making it both healthy and satisfying with one simple keto recipe. Is Clam Chowder Keto? Carbs in ...