Valentines day is coming up and I just wanted to say thank you to each and every one of you that comes to the site and reads the articles and recipes on here! Even though a ketogenic diet can sometimes seem strict, there's always ways to bring old comfort foods back. Red Velvet Donuts are a staple Valentine's Day food that has changed pretty greatly over the years. Originally, untreated cocoa was used which gave the red color when baked due to the chemical reaction from the anthocyanin and ...
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Keto Valentines: Red Velvet Doughnuts!
- February 13, 2014
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Dairy Free Keto Crepes
Crepes can be one of the more intimidating breakfast foods. They often require a special pan, tools, and delicate care, but these crepes are easy and whip up right in the blender! These crepes are a little heavier than a traditional crepe but light enough to fill, fold, and sprinkle with no calorie powdered sweetener. The trick to making keto crepes is to thin the batter to the correct consistency. I always end up making mine a little thicker than seems comfortable to make flipping the ...
- April 28, 2020
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Delicious Chocolate Keto Brownies
These past few days have been tearing me up inside little by little. I've been craving brownies and everything I see has been reminding me of that. I see a blonde at the park, blonde...blondie? BROWNIE? Jeez, what has happened to me? Sometimes a keto diet can be a real pain on my temptation levels, and this week has really been killer. Normally I go after savory things but my cravings really need to be removed like a rotting wisdom tooth. I saw some low carb brownie recipes online and decided ...
- October 26, 2013
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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
I had a huge craving for something that tasted like Fall last night, and these definitely came through. As one of the softest and most moist muffins I've EVER MADE on Keto, these really fit the bill. And today? Nope, not dried out - still super moist and super delicious. If you've ever read the back of a Lay's chips package, you'd see their slogan "you can't just have one". Well, you can definitely apply that motto to these keto muffins! These muffins have such an explosion of flavor! The ...
- August 5, 2014
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What is Unsaturated Fat? A Comprehensive Guide
Unsaturated fats are a broad category of fatty acids we consume in our diets. Although they are commonly known as “healthy fats,” some unsaturated fats can actually worsen our health. In fact, unsaturated fatty acids represent each end of the health spectrum, from completely toxic trans fats to polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats that help support optimal health and longevity. To better understand this complicated category of fats, let's take a look at unsaturated fatty acids from the ...
- April 19, 2019
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Comprehensive Guide to Keto Sweetener Substitutions
The one thing that you may miss the most when you first start the keto diet is the sweets. Fortunately, just because you are cutting out the carbs doesn't mean you have to leave the sweetness behind as well. To satisfy your sweet tooth, all you really need are the right low carb sweeteners — sugar is no longer necessary. Although it is rare to find a keto-friendly sweetener that emulates all of the properties of sugar, there are a handful of low carb sweeteners that you can use to make most ...
- May 23, 2018
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Keto Crepes
Crepes are the perfect compromise between a thick, heavy pancake and a thin, soft tortilla. You can eat them by the stack, turn them into a breakfast wrap, or transform them into a uniquely satisfying dessert. However, along with pancakes and tortilla, traditional crepes rely on high-carb flours and sugary additions as well. This is why it’s best to make them yourself to keep your meal keto-friendly as you satisfy your crepe craving. Simply replace the all-purpose flour and sugar for common ...
- September 8, 2020
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Keto Recipe: Delicious Chocolate Donuts
All these posts about treats just make me want more! Here's another favorite of mine that ended up being a daily affair, and a staple in my diet. Two good things at once? It almost seems too good to be true - but it's not. These chocolate donuts seriously pack a punch in taste, nutrition, and the guilt. Made from protein powder, you'd expect a consistency to that of a piece of cardboard but it's the secret of egg whites that really take it to a whole new level. Each bite you take will actually ...
- October 10, 2013
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The Best Low-Carb and Keto Fruits (and Which to Avoid)
Can you eat fruit on a ketogenic diet? In short, it’s best to avoid most fruits except for berries, avocados, olives, and tomatoes, which you can eat in moderation. Below, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best keto fruits you can eat on a low carb diet and what you should avoid. When people switch to a ketogenic diet, fruit can be an area of confusion. Fruit has been marketed as healthy for many years and generally has a positive stigma behind it. On the ketogenic diet, however, ...
- June 22, 2017
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Psyllium Husk: Benefits, Side, Effects, Substitutions & More
Psyllium husk is a healthy source of soluble fiber with a wide range of uses. As a supplement, it is known for its potential to improve gut health and promote weight loss; In clinical settings, it is typically used to treat constipation; and in keto kitchens, its gluten-mimicking properties allow us to make low-carb baked goods with the right texture and flavor. In this guide, we will explore these uses and other topics concerning psyllium husk including: What is psyllium husk? The ...
- June 8, 2019
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