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The Best 5 Keto Cheesecake Recipes

The Best 5 Keto Cheesecake Recipes

January 19, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Cheesecake is one of those desserts that seems like it should be keto-friendly. After all, it's just cream cheese with a little bit of sweetness, right? Unfortunately, this isn't the case — almost every cheesecake is packed with added sugar and carb-filled flour, making this delicious dessert a disaster for our health. However, this doesn't mean that you can never eat cheesecake again if you are on the ketogenic diet. All you have to do is make it yourself using your favorite low-calorie ...

The Best Low Carb Keto Ice Cream Recipes

The Best Low Carb Keto Ice Cream Recipes

January 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The history of keto ice cream goes all the way back to 5th century BC to when the first sweet ice cream-like dessert was made. The ancient Greeks would line up at Athen's street market to buy this sweet ice cream-like treat that consisted of snow, honey, and fruit. Even Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, encouraged his patients to eat this brand new ice-y food  "as it livens the life-juices and increases the well-being." Unfortunately, as ice cream evolved over the centuries, we took ...

Jeff Lost 30 Pounds in 3 Months on Keto

Jeff Lost 30 Pounds in 3 Months on Keto

October 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment

No matter what diet I tried or how much exercise I did, I didn't seem to lose weight. I could lose a pound or two with excessive dieting and training, but as soon as I slowed down I would gain it back plus interest. I started keto with mild hopes for dropping a few pounds and trying to "reset" my metabolism. I followed the plan, stayed within my macros, and had zero cheat days for three months. I went from 194 to 164, and managed to keep it all off through the holiday season and still ...

Traveling on Keto

Traveling on Keto

March 9, 2015 by 16 Comments

Maintaining the keto way of eating while traveling: I can’t count the number of times that I've been e-mailed, messaged, or asked about this topic. It’s a common factor that when people travel, they’re just not sure if they can keep up with a high-fat ketogenic lifestyle. A few months ago, my girlfriend and I went on a small vacation through Portland and Seattle. I wanted to document all of the food I was eating to share the experience and to provide some tips and tricks with all of the ...

A Comprehensive Guide To The Vegan Ketogenic Diet

A Comprehensive Guide To The Vegan Ketogenic Diet

October 13, 2017 by 15 Comments

Animal suffering, climate change, and health are three vitally important issues that can all be addressed with one solution — the vegan diet. At least, this is the idea that many health documentaries promote. The truth, however, is much more nuanced. Some may wonder if it is possible to follow a vegan keto diet. The short answer is, yes. From a health perspective, some people have much better health when they go low-carb and eat some animal products, while others feel much better on a ...

Italian Stuffed Meatballs

Italian Stuffed Meatballs

November 3, 2014 by 10 Comments

A simple meatball recipe that both tastes delicious and takes less than 30 minutes to make is something that must be a staple in your household. Whether you're just too tired to spend much time on dinner, or want something quick and easy that will please all - you've just stumbled upon your next big hit. If you're not a fan of olives, I'd still say to give these a try. I never used to like them either, but slowly started incorporating them into my diet (since they're such a great source of ...

Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew

Hearty Crock Pot Chicken Stew

November 17, 2013 by 1 Comment

So I've had these chicken thighs sitting around for a while, and I couldn't decide what to do with them. I didn't want to only grill them, so I decided to get the crock pot out and make some sort of stew. The end results were surprisingly good! Although it might look like a stringy mess, it tastes absolutely delicious. The peppers cooked down so they are virtually nonexistent, but the mushrooms give a nice texture change. I've found that it ends up tasting even better after it's been ...

Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts

Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts

November 28, 2013 by 5 Comments

I was in a rush to get these done for Thanksgiving, because the ovens are going to be in full effect tomorrow and I'd have no time to make these delicious little guys. The dough was pretty crumbly, so I smashed them into the cupcake tin, and hoped for the best. I decided to par-cook them for a little bit first to try to give them a bit of sturdiness before I spooned in the mixture. I also chilled the dough for 30 minutes before putting it in the tins, because it was falling apart on me when I ...

A Comprehensive Guide to Micronutreints

A Comprehensive Guide to Micronutreints

December 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

To maintain the health of your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, immune system, and every other cell in your body, you need to consume an adequate amount of macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients, primarily proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, are needed in large amounts, and you can learn more about them in this article. Keto micronutrients, on the other hand, are required in much smaller quantities (which is why we call them "micronutrients"), but failing to get ...

What is Acetoacetate and Why is it Important on Keto?

What is Acetoacetate and Why is it Important on Keto?

June 12, 2018 by 1 Comment

Without acetoacetate, we wouldn't be able to experience the benefits of ketones. In fact, the two other ketone bodies — acetone and beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) — are formed from acetoacetate. This ketone is a trendsetter, paving the way for our bodies to use a more efficient energy alternative when we restrict carbs and/or calories. However, this isn’t all that acetoacetate and its other ketone counterparts have to offer. In this article, we will take a closer look at what acetoacetate is ...