The ketogenic diet is a diet like no other. It combines the power of calorie restriction with the unique benefits of nutritional ketosis to provide people with an effective way to lose weight and improve overall health. As I look deeper into the keto diet, however, there is a huge discrepancy between what people think they need to do versus what the science says is best for most people. Some common myths like "carbs and insulin are the only reason why we get fat", "you will lose weight as ...
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The 10 Best Tips for Keto Diet Success
- April 7, 2018
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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 ...
- December 9, 2019
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Instant Pot Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Like many of you, I've gotten swept up in the 2018 edition of "Instant Pot Mania." (Cue loud truck rally music and inflatable dance men from the car lot.) One of the fun things about getting sucked into this craze is learning about all the things you can do with an Instant Pot. I've been trying to stick every single thing in my Instant Pot and my family may or may not be starting to worry about me. Feeling like I've conquered dinner, side dishes, and dessert - I've now set my sights on ...
- March 19, 2018
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Low Carb Pancake Sandwich
I really wanted to share with everyone a recipe from my cookbook. It's one of the fan-favorites when it comes to breakfasts, for both my readers and my own family. If you loved McDonald's McGriddle Sandwich before you went keto, you'll find this is an amazing low-carb copy cat! Keto-fied! Comfort Foods Made Keto is the cookbook that the recipe is featured in. You can also find awesome keto recipes throughout it, such as Pasta, Cinnamon Rolls, General Tso's Chicken, and Gumbo - among others. I ...
- February 2, 2015
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Keto Blueberry Pancake Bites
These mini muffins will perk up your breakfast with bites of blueberries (use frozen!) and a coconut flour base. They’re great for those of you who loved having a muffin in the morning before starting keto, but we kept them small to help with portion control. Yields 6 servings of Keto Blueberry Pancake Bites The Preparation 4 large eggs ¼ cup erythritol ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup coconut flour ¼ cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ ...
- June 4, 2019
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Crab Cake Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab cakes were always one of my favorite treats when dining out! Loaded with crab meat and fried to perfection, these meaty medallions were an indulgence that I wrote off after becoming low carb. Luckily, they are so easy to replicate and make keto friendly! What I love most about this recipe is that each stuffed mushroom is nearly an entire meal. Portion control, especially with a crab cake, can be tough. The mushroom cap is the perfect way to feel “full” while holding all the glorious ...
- September 25, 2018
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25 Keto Recipes for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras as we know it here in the United States is celebrated in Louisiana, and we most often think of Fat Tuesday in New Orleans. Everything is decorated with green, gold, and purple. You can, of course, celebrate Mardi Gras and keep it keto. We've rounded up keto recipes for traditional favorites like King Cake, gumbo, and jambalaya. We also included recipes that feature green, gold, and purple, cajun flavors, or seafood. So make sure you indulge just a bit! 1. Fiesta Slaw This ...
- February 25, 2019
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Easy Keto Strawberry Shortcakes
Summer is such a treat on keto as the berries are in season and there's so many things to make with them! The weather this year has made the harvests bountiful and they've been popping up at just about every farmers market we've been to. Since summer's coming to a close, we thought that picking up some strawberries would be a great idea before they're out of season! The keto cloud bread does perfect with this easy shortcake recipe. Instead of using the traditional biscuit or croissant ...
- August 18, 2015
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