Tiramisu is one of the most satisfying desserts when it's at its best. However, the process of making it yourself can be overwhelming at first, especially on the keto diet. Is it possible to make a high-quality keto tiramisu? What ingredients should you use? How do you replace the high-carb tiramisu cake layer? After researching and experimenting, I've found that tiramisu is surprisingly easy to make and fit into keto. As with other keto desserts, we'll make a few simple ingredient swaps ...
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What is Guar Gum? Definition, Benefits, Risks, & Uses
June 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Guar gum is typically used as a natural food thickener and binding agent, similar to xanthan gum but with slightly different properties. Despite the stigma surrounding this common keto-friendly additive, guar gum is safe for most people and provides many health benefits when consumed in moderation. However, there are some caveats that are important to understand before you use it or replace it with a suitable substitute. To help clear up any guar gum confusion, we put together a ...
- June 9, 2019
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25 Keto Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
November 25, 2015 by 1 Comment
Thanksgiving is almost here and people are worried that they have to break their ketogenic diet to be able to enjoy the holidays. I'm here to tell you that you don't have to. There's so many delicious keto-friendly foods and recipes out there, that both you and your family can enjoy during this holiday. Below are some ideas that I have for Thanksgiving: personal favorites of mine that I'll be serving myself, and some of my favorite recipes that would be a great treat for anyone to serve ...
- November 25, 2015
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Keto Whipped Cream
May 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Whipped cream is a surprisingly satisfying guilty pleasure, but it doesn’t have to come with the guilt. Unfortunately, most of the recipes and canned products contain enough added sugar to slow your keto progress. Though these sugar-filled options make it seem like all whipped cream is unhealthy, this couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, by just whisking together three ingredients, you can make your own fluffy, airy, and flavorful whipped cream with a fraction of the carbs. This ...
- May 26, 2020
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Keto Peanut Butter Cups
July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
There’s nothing like a classic Reese’s peanut butter cup. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate with sugary sweetness balancing the flavors is such a heavenly treat. Unfortunately, as with most commercial candies, health was an afterthought when they picked the ingredients. This is why it is best to make them yourself to get your chocolate peanut butter fix. All it takes is three ingredient substitutions and a few simple steps to make crave-worthy keto peanut butter cups. The ...
- July 23, 2020
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The Best 5 Keto Cheesecake Recipes
January 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Cheesecake is one of those desserts that seems like it should be keto-friendly. After all, it's just cream cheese with a little bit of sweetness, right? Unfortunately, this isn't the case — almost every cheesecake is packed with added sugar and carb-filled flour, making this delicious dessert a disaster for our health. However, this doesn't mean that you can never eat cheesecake again if you are on the ketogenic diet. All you have to do is make it yourself using your favorite low-calorie ...
- January 19, 2018
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Keto Taco Seasoning
July 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
With the right taco seasoning mix, you can turn a bland keto meal into a 5-star dish. Just a couple tablespoons can turn your ground beef, steak, chicken, or fish into pure deliciousness. Unfortunately, taco seasoning packets and DIY recipes often come with unnecessary net carbs from added starches, flours, and/or sugar. This causes the carb counts to climb, making it difficult to fit into your keto lifestyle. To keep your taco seasoning as keto-friendly as possible, it is best to make it ...
- July 21, 2020
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Emily Lost 60 Lbs and Lives Her Best Life
October 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
My weight problems began in my late teen years. Prior to that, I would go through phases of trying to eat healthily or working out, but I never really had to worry about my weight. However, as I got older and started experiencing heartbreak and real-life stress, I started turning to food for emotional comfort. Burying my emotions in comfort foods and too many trips through the fast-food drive-thru resulted in my weight going up. So I started counting calories and eating low-fat foods to lose the ...
- October 20, 2019
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How to Lower Your Blood Sugar Naturally
June 26, 2017 by 6 Comments
Can a ketogenic diet lower blood sugar? In short, yes, it can lower your blood sugar levels naturally and effectively if you follow it strictly. Below, you'll find studies, information, and tips on how. One cookie won't kill you but consuming high amounts of sugar every day will. High-carbohydrate foods — like cookies — lead to higher blood sugar levels. This is toxic to the body. Luckily, we have a hormone called insulin that helps lower blood sugar by shuttling the sugar into cells ...
- June 26, 2017
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Macadamia Nuts: The Healthiest Nut for a Keto Diet?
July 7, 2018 by 3 Comments
Nut consumption has been found to improve our health in a variety of ways, including: helping with weight loss enhancing skin health protecting us from heart disease and cancer improving blood pressure reducing cholesterol, blood glucose, and HbA1c levels decreasing our risk of early mortality However, when it comes to choosing the healthiest nut of them all, there is no clear winner. Each one has a slight edge over the others in varying aspects (depending on the ...
- July 7, 2018
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