Carbohydrates are generally avoided on a ketogenic diet, but they can be utilized with hard workouts that push your body. If you sit all day and eat refined carbohydrates (like cookies, chips, and candy), your risk of heart disease and diabetes increases dramatically — bad. If you use carbohydrates as a way to fuel intense workouts or replenish your body's depleted energy stores, then you can get the most out of your body without any negative side effects — good. The same principle applies ...
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What to Eat on a Cyclical Ketogenic Diet
- August 5, 2017
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Keto Diet vs. Atkins Diet: What’s the Difference?
The ketogenic diet and the Atkins diet have both helped thousands of people achieve incredible fat loss results and improve health. However, there is much controversy surrounding which approach is best for weight loss, how healthy they are, and how they work. Both diets focus on restricting carbs to lose fat, but the Atkins diet approaches this from a different angle than the keto diet. The hallmark (and benchmark) of the keto diet is sustaining nutritional ketosis, while the Atkins diet ...
- January 14, 2019
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Vegan Teriyaki Grilled Eggplant
Satisfy your teriyaki cravings with this light and low-carb grilled eggplant! Perfect as a vegan side dish to pair with stir-fry cauli-rice or pan-seared tofu, this quick and simple veggie puts an Asian spin on one of my favorite veggies: the eggplant. Teriyaki was always one of my go-to orders when eating at a sushi restaurant. Whether it was teriyaki fried tofu or just a plate of teriyaki vegetables, I always felt like I was making a healthier choice, until I realized just how much ...
- July 5, 2018
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5 Simple Keto Diet Hacks for Sustainable Weight Loss
A quick search for weight loss tips will yield thousands of options, from fasting to fad diets to keto diet plans. Though these strategies can help us lose weight rapidly, most of them don’t help us keep it off years later. Long-term studies have found that most people struggle to stay on their diet and usually gain the weight back. This is true for every diet from keto to low-fat. So, if another 30-day meal plan, cleanse, or diet is not the answer, then what is? We developed the ...
- January 14, 2019
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Peri Peri Bowl
I love, love, love Peri Peri! It makes my senses explode with it's charred and spicy goodness. The marinade is very easy to make and stores well at room temperature (or the refrigerator) - use it for chicken, beef, lamb, even as a salad dressing. For this recipe, I chose chicken thighs because it is budget-friendly, tender, delicious, and pretty much foolproof. We're going to skewer them cause any food on a stick instantly translates to fun and festive. Paired with a pepper and tomato ...
- April 30, 2020
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Ketogenic Diet FAQ
With all the new people transitioning into a low carb diet and the increasing popularity of the standard ketogenic diet, we decided to put together a comprehensive keto FAQ on the questions that are often asked when someone is beginning their ketogenic lifestyle. This is meant to be a quick reference guide with answers to the most common questions and concerns about going keto. If you have any other questions you’d like to be added, changed, or are unsure about – please feel free to leave a ...
- January 7, 2014
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Guide to the Carnivore Diet: Risks, Benefits, Food List, and Keto Meal Plan
In stark contrast to veganism, the carnivore diet is composed of exclusively animal products, mainly meat. Though this goes against the common consensus that whole plant foods are healthy, many have experienced miraculous results after going on a 100% carnivore diet meal plan. Unfortunately, these success stories are often followed by an overwhelming amount of misleading information regarding the benefits and risks of eliminating plants from your meals. To help uncover the truth behind ...
- January 29, 2020
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Keto Pork Chops & Veggies Sheet Pan
A weeknight meal that tastes delicious yet requires minimal preparation and clean-up? While it might seem too good to be true, this simple yet tasty pork chops and veggie sheet pan recipe is sure to become a favorite. This recipe is high in protein, low in carbs, and nutrient-rich with plenty of colorful vegetables. Pork chops are high in iron and pack a protein punch. Pork is a keto favorite as it is simple to make, tasty, and versatile enough to be included in various meals. The pork ...
- November 9, 2021
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Keto Chicken Fajita Casserole
You will love our tasty keto chicken fajita casserole. Bursting with the perfect combination of onions, peppers, tender chicken, and a homemade Tex-Mex seasoning, this quick and easy dish is perfect for either dinner or lunch. Prepare to savor each delicious bite—this casserole will become one of your favorite go-to meals. The dish is packed with healthy fats and low-carb vegetables, making it perfect for people following a ketogenic diet. To make this delicious casserole, first season the ...
- October 5, 2023
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Keto Salmon with Power Greens
This supercharged bowl provides a daily hit of protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to help you feel good from the inside out. Healthy food doesn’t mean it has to be bland. This zingy and flavor-rich bowl makes eating salad effortless. The salmon filet is marinated with citrus juice and zest to make it incredibly light and refreshing. Salmon is rich in omega-3, and the light and oily taste work perfectly in a salad. The kale, spinach, and arugula are all nutrient-dense and full of ...
- April 7, 2022
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