No, corn is not keto friendly. One medium ear of boiled sweet corn has about 17 grams of net carbs - that's close to an entire day's worth on a strict keto budget of 20-30 grams. A single cup of corn kernels is even higher at around 27g net carbs, which would blow through your limit in one side dish.This comes up constantly, and I get why. Corn feels like a vegetable. It sits next to the broccoli and green beans at every summer cookout. But botanically, corn is a cereal grain - it belongs to the ...
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Is Corn Keto? Not Really, and Here’s Why
- July 19, 2026
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What is the Slow Carb Diet?
Like the ketogenic diet, the slow carb diet is based on simple rules and low-carb whole foods that can help promote fat loss and health improvement. Both diets have led to incredible weight loss results of 100 pounds or more. That being said, the slow carb diet sets itself apart from other low-carb diet plans in many ways, including the incorporation of some carb-rich foods and a cheat day once a week. This approach may sound refreshingly easy, and it can be highly effective, but there are ...
- April 22, 2020
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Keto Onion Rings
The concept of an onion ring seems insane until you take your first bite. Transforming a tear-inducing onion slice into something this delicious is nothing short of culinary magic. Unfortunately, this magic trick often relies on carb-ridden ingredients and unhealthy oils, sacrificing health for satisfaction. However, there is a better approach that allows you to make your onion rings keto-friendly, healthy, and satisfying. We'll show you how with this recipe. Are Onion Rings Keto? How Many ...
- June 11, 2020
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The Types of Fat: A Comprehensive Look at Good vs. Bad Fats
Fat is one of the three macronutrients (“macros”). Not only is this macronutrient essential for life to exist, but consuming healthy fats in the right quantity is crucial for optimal health as well. On a keto or low-carb diet, it is particularly important to choose the right types of fats since it will be your primary energy source. To set you up for success, we put together a guide with everything you need to know about good and bad fats: What is fat? Saturated fat vs. unsaturated ...
- June 7, 2019
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Keto Poke Bowls
In Hawaiian, poke means “to slice,” which is the “hardest” part of putting together a delicious poke bowl. Everything about this keto-friendly poke recipe is easy: from the ingredients to the prep to the clean-up. This makes it the perfect dish when you want something quick, delicious, healthy, and keto-friendly. Once you get the hang of making it yourself, you will no longer have to wonder how many carbs and calories are hiding in your takeout poke bowl. What is a Poke Bowl? Poke is one of ...
- August 4, 2020
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Calorie Counting on the Ketogenic Diet
Calorie counting is a great tool for people to use to get a rough idea of caloric intakes, as well as a way to pinpoint mistakes they might have made if they hit a plateau. This may raise the question, "How many calories should I eat on keto?" Well, that depends... You might have been told that counting calories is not needed on a ketogenic diet because it causes more weight loss than other diets. That’s not exactly true. Would you be burning more calories than a low-fat diet? Most likely, ...
- December 2, 2013
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