So, you're having a party coming soon and you have no clue what to serve everyone? Well, that's the predicament I was in. I wanted something that was finger friendly, but showed I put some work into it at the same time. A little tartlet was exactly what I had in mind! The ground beef can be subbed out for pretty much any type of meat - I just have a bunch on hand that I need to use, so that's what went in. I think this would be fantastic with an Asian style ground pork also. If you've ...
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Insulin Sensitivity: How You Can Optimize It for Better Health
July 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How our cells respond to hormones dictates, to a large extent, how healthy we are. For example, when our cells aren't sensitive to the effects of insulin (one of the main anabolic and energy-storage hormones in the body), we have a higher chance of developing metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. In contrast, insulin sensitive cells are able to efficiently and effectively respond to insulin in a way that allows us to carry out many of the vital mechanisms needed ...
- July 6, 2018
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Keto Peanut Butter Cups
July 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
There’s nothing like a classic Reese’s peanut butter cup. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate with sugary sweetness balancing the flavors is such a heavenly treat. Unfortunately, as with most commercial candies, health was an afterthought when they picked the ingredients. This is why it is best to make them yourself to get your chocolate peanut butter fix. All it takes is three ingredient substitutions and a few simple steps to make crave-worthy keto peanut butter cups. The ...
- July 23, 2020
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Bacon, Red Pepper, and Mozzarella Frittata
May 14, 2014 by 8 Comments
I can't take full credit for this recipe, Gordon Ramsey definitely gave me inspiration with his bacon, red pepper, pea, and spring onion frittata. But, he didn't add enough fats for me so I manipulated the recipe a bit to allow for more fats (mushrooms help out with the absorption of those) to create an absolutely delicious breakfast or brunch for you to share and enjoy! Heck, even I don't want to share this, so if you're like me, you can just portion this out into 6 servings and eat it for ...
- May 14, 2014
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Are Pork Rinds Keto? The Many Benefits Of This Zero Carb Snack
November 18, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Yes, pork rinds are keto-friendly and used widely by people on low-carb diets. That said, it’s still easy to be fooled into thinking that this humble keto snack food is unhealthy. Though they are crisp like chips (and are typically found in the same grocery store aisle), pork rinds share very little else in common with those high-carb options. In fact, unflavored pork rinds are one of the few zero-carb snacks you can eat on the ketogenic diet. Plus, they can be used as a keto substitute ...
- November 18, 2020
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Pre and Post Workout Nutrition Timing
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Working out to improve your body composition takes patience, commitment, hard work, and planning. You have to fit it into your schedule, motivate yourself to workout, push yourself more and more each week, and persist despite how difficult it is at times. It's a grind. With all of the effort and discomfort that we must go through to get our ideal body, it is not surprising that there is so much debate about nutrient timing for optimal workout results. Some people swear by their post-workout ...
- October 3, 2013
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Keto Gelatin Rum Shots
April 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
These little cups of fun may look sweet an unassuming, but they pack quite a punch! These are fun to make for parties, but unlike other gelled shots you may run into at the celebration - they are made with erythritol instead of sugar. The ones pictured are 2 ounce shots because of the size cups I used. You can also find 1 ounce cups and extend the recipe to 20 servings. Not a fan of rum? Feel free to substitute other low carb alcohol types. Check out our article on keto friendly ...
- April 27, 2017
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Derrick Dropped 200lbs and Gained Control
October 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
My story starts like a lot of you. For decades I had used food as a coping mechanism for stress, depression, and anxiety. Eventually I ran into health issues including sleep apnea, pre type 2 diabetes, sky high blood pressure, and kidney stones. After doing some heavy research, I decided to go into the Keto diet. As a Strongman competitor, I had the exercise part down pat. My major issue is I was always hungry. I could eat every hour with no issue. I needed help with being satisfied with my ...
- October 7, 2022
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Before Keto, I Could Barely Walk First Thing in the Morning
July 8, 2017 by 3 Comments
I used to body build in my early twenties, but when I stopped I gained a tremendous amount of weight due to poor diet and inactivity. For years I was just gaining until I got to a astounding 257 for my 5'8" tall body, which was grossly overweight. After four years I began Brazilian jiu-jitsu (8 years ago), and changed my diet and immediately lost weight. Once my body settled into activity again, the poor diet messed me up once more and for the past 7.5 yrs, I was an accordion of weight loss and ...
- July 8, 2017
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Jalapeno Popper Egg Cups
March 5, 2015 by 29 Comments
My girlfriend and I have been on a serious jalapeno popper binge for the last few weeks. We love the spicy, creamy, and awesome flavors that come along with fresh jalapenos. Add some cheese, cream cheese, and a bit of spice in there - and you've got yourself a real keto hit. We go out a lot in the mornings and bring breakfast with ourselves to eat on-the-go. The strange stares and weird looks we get from people while we're eating bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers for breakfast are priceless, ...
- March 5, 2015
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