We all naturally fall somewhere on the spectrum between squeaky clean keto and dirty lazy keto — even if we aren’t aware of it. The way of eating that you end up following ultimately depends on two crucial factors: (1) how healthy, sustainable, and effective the diet is for you and (2) the values that drive your decisions (e.g., your budget, your health, religious beliefs, environmental/animal welfare concerns, and anything else that you prioritize when making a decision about what to ...
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Dirty, Lazy Keto vs. Clean Keto: Should You Go Clean?
- October 5, 2019
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50+ Healthy Keto Snacks to Help with Ketosis
One of the most satiating diets is the keto diet. Keto-friendly foods are typically so filling that keto dieters end up eating fewer calories — and, in many cases, fewer meals — throughout the day. This allows them to lose weight sustainably. However, just because you are following keto doesn’t mean that you are immune to hunger and afternoon energy crashes. If you’re not prepared, and the convenience of processed, carb-dense snacks beckons you, you may very well find yourself with a mouthful ...
- June 18, 2018
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Keto Flour Substitutions
Melty chocolate chip cookies, moist double chocolate layer cake with vanilla frosting, delicious donuts, fluffy pancakes, fresh Belgium waffles — just the thought of them will make your mouth water and induce an intense craving. Do you have to fight against these cravings for the rest of your life? Although only one serving of these sugar-filled foods can easily put you over your carb limit for the day (or, in some cases, the entire week), this doesn't mean that you have to give them up ...
- January 13, 2018
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25 Vegetarian Keto Recipes
We get asked a lot about vegetarian keto recipes, so we decided to create this roundup of recipes to get you started. These recipes are all meatless, but most of them do make use of eggs and dairy products. I tried to create a good mix of simple and quick recipes with some mains, sides, breakfast choices, and dessert options. You’ll also find several vegan keto recipes and vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan-friendly as well. Whether you are a vegetarian on the keto diet or ...
- May 19, 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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What Are Keto Fat Bombs – A Comprehensive Guide
Most diets are not sustainable. Whether it is a vegan diet, low-fat diet, or low-calorie diet, we tend to revert back to the most convenient way of eating that we can find. Just thinking about preparing meals in a new way, on a new schedule, with new ingredients consumes so much energy and time that eating becomes a chore. For example, you will start getting noticeable results on the ketogenic diet after about 3 weeks, but it may be too much of change that you won't make it that far. At ...
- August 26, 2017
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25 Keto Recipes Perfect for Super Bowl
Everyone's usually wondering what they should serve at big parties and get togethers. The Super Bowl is definitely one of those occasions. Here's a collection of my recipes that you'll be able to serve as keto snacks and appetizers that will allow you to stay keto while pleasing all of your carb-loving guests. Most of these recipes are super simple and quick - they take little to no time, preparation, and ingredients. That gives you more time to spend with your friends and family as they ...
- January 31, 2015
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Can a Ketogenic Diet Help Treat ADHD?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting children with an estimated prevalence of 6.7% to 12% in the United States. The current research indicates that about half of those diagnosed with the disorder will carry their symptoms into adulthood. Fortunately, the literature also contains plenty of clues as to how we can potentially alleviate many of the symptoms of ADHD naturally. In this article, we will focus on natural treatments ...
- August 28, 2018
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What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats
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 ...
- June 6, 2019
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