What is a Keto Diet? A keto diet is well known for being a low carb diet, where the body produces ketones in the liver to be used as energy. It’s referred to as many different names – ketogenic diet, low carb diet, low carb high fat (LCHF), etc. When you eat something high in carbs, your body will produce glucose and insulin. Glucose is the easiest molecule for your body to convert and use as energy so that it will be chosen over any other energy source. Insulin is produced to ...
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The Ketogenic Diet: A Keto Guide for Beginners
November 11, 2013 by
- November 11, 2013
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What Is the Best Triglyceride Lowering Diet?
October 11, 2017 by 2 Comments
You (or a loved one) probably have high triglycerides. This sounds like the beginning of a drug commercial, but it’s true. Over 30% of the adult United States population has triglyceride levels that are equal to or above 150 mg/dL. In other words, about 1 in every 3 people has above normal triglyceride levels. So, what does this mean exactly? What should you do if your doctor says that you have “high triglycerides”? Let’s take a closer look at these crucial questions and help you find ...
- October 11, 2017
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Keto BBQ Chicken Poppers
December 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
This is one jam packed chicken dinner! This BBQ chicken poppers is stuffed with cream cheese filled jalapeno peppers that is wrapped in chicken that is then encrusted in crispy bacon! Which is then baked with low-carb BBQ sauce. I served this bacon wrapped stuffed chicken with spinach and sliced red onion to complete this dinner! Yields 5 servings of Keto BBQ Chicken Poppers The Preparation Chicken: 15 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs 5 medium jalapeno pepper 8 ounces cream ...
- December 30, 2021
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Keto Deli-Style Lunch Wraps
September 7, 2023 by 2 Comments
Looking for a new keto-friendly lunch idea? Look no further because we've got the solution: our gluten-free and keto-friendly flatbread, designed specifically for wraps and sandwiches. Our favorite fillings include thick slices of ham, salami, and leafy greens, but the choice is yours. It's the ideal canvas for crafting a mouthwatering lunch that will leave you satisfied and ready to take on the rest of the day. This quick and easy recipe allows you to whip up a batch of wraps in no time. The ...
- September 7, 2023
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Low Carb Mashed Potatoes
October 31, 2013 by 2 Comments
Got a craving for starch? Missing the good ol’ meat and mashed potatoes? One quick search for the carbs in potatoes, and you’ll know exactly why mashed potatoes should be avoided on the keto diet. One serving is typically all it takes to push you over your carb limit for the day, spike your blood sugar levels, and kick you out of ketosis. By simply swapping out the white potato for cauliflower, this keto recipe reduces the net carbs in mashed potatoes substantially — from ~25 grams to only ...
- October 31, 2013
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Kristen Is the Healthiest She’s Been
November 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
I have yo yo dieted for many years, and boy do I love a great competition. So I would join as many weight loss competitions as there were and I won a few, only to gain the weight back! Then my health started to suffer, GI issues, heart arrhythmia, and I needed to get a hysterectomy. I gained lots of weight. At my highest weight ever I blamed my gain on my health issues, when all along my health issues were a product of the weight I had gained. I found every time I lost weight I limited carbs, ...
- November 2, 2022
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Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Bites
June 13, 2017 by 2 Comments
These smoked salmon and goat cheese bites combine bitter radicchio leaves, smoked salmon, and faintly sweet herbed goat cheese. The purple radicchio leaves and pink smoked salmon make beautiful appetizer cups. Each creamy bite is packed full of herby and smoked flavors. You will need to find radicchio at your grocery store for this recipe. Radicchio has bitter, but tender purple leaves. You can find it all year long, but it's peak season is winter through spring. If your produce ...
- June 13, 2017
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What is Xanthan Gum? Benefits, Risks, Uses, and Substitutions
June 9, 2019 by 12 Comments
While following a low-carb or keto diet, you'll inevitably come across xanthan gum. Its thickening and stabilizing properties make it an excellent substitute for corn starch and gluten in low-carb flours, breads, soups, and sauces. However, before you start experimenting with this common keto staple, it is important to understand what xanthan gum is, common xanthan gum substitutes, its impact on our health, its uses, and how to replace it. This is why we created this comprehensive guide to ...
- June 9, 2019
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Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
January 11, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Bell peppers are such a versatile fruit! I love making stuffed peppers and anything that has a kick to it. If you are like me, this will be a weeknight dinner hit for you! These stuffed peppers are creamy with shredded cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and your favorite low-carb hot sauce (I always use Frank's). This is all finished off with pungent but sharp blue cheese crumbles! Yields 6 servings of Keto Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers The Preparation 1 medium yellow bell pepper 2 medium red ...
- January 11, 2022
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Cassandra Is Down 150lbs Since Starting Keto
October 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
At the end of the year, I realized I had been so busy with being a Mom, wife, friend and employee that I had let myself go. I didn't like how I felt or how I looked and decided I would go into the new year putting myself care first. I found out about keto through a Paleo Facebook group and haven't looked back. I started at almost 300 pounds and in 2 years have lost 145 pounds. After those 2 years, I started lifting weights to help with building muscle and loose skin. I started using Instagram ...
- October 2, 2022
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