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The Ketogenic Diet and Heart Disease

The Ketogenic Diet and Heart Disease

March 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease (which is also commonly referred to as heart disease) is the leading cause of death globally. On the surface, this sounds like a dreadful omen for humanity, but there is some sweetness to this bitter news once we realize that heart disease is preventable and, in some cases, reversible. What is Heart Disease? Heart diseases are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. In general, they fall into these ...

What Are Ketones? Everything You Need to Know

What Are Ketones? Everything You Need to Know

August 9, 2017 by 3 Comments

One miraculous energy source has garnered the attention of many nutrition experts and researchers over the past decade. No, it is not carbohydrates, fats, or even protein. We call them ketones or ketone bodies (more on the difference between the two later). To your body, however, ketones are nothing new. In fact, your heart and renal cortex (the part of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs) are using ketones as fuel right now. These cells prefer to use ketones instead of sugar. After ...

Dawn Lost 50 Lbs

Dawn Lost 50 Lbs

March 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

It all started November 2014 with boimetrics testing for our health insurance. After getting my results, I just wanted to cry. I want to be healthy for myself and my kids. I've tried every diet imaginable with little to no success. February 2015 I did a lot of research on ketogenic lifestyle and started to make a change. I use ruled.me to figure my macro nutrients and I LOVE the recipes! I try at least 1 new recipe a week, being a busy working mother of 2. At my heaviest in February I started at ...

Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet

Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet

September 22, 2014 by 32 Comments

When people are new to the ketogenic diet, they often wonder what type of foods they should and could eat while restricting carbs. Although we do have an in-depth ketogenic food list, it doesn’t cover everything and doesn’t include all of the keto-friendly replacements and recipes that are most commonly asked about. Use our recommendations below to get an idea of the best alternatives for common high-carb ingredients and what foods you can replicate while going the low-carb route. Not only ...

Erin Lost 51 Lbs and Gained A Happier Life

Erin Lost 51 Lbs and Gained A Happier Life

February 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment

I haven't ever compiled my story before so I apologize if it seems a little all over the place. I don't know how big I was to start. I stayed away from scales and cameras. I had to search high and low to make my before and afters because I never liked having my picture taken. I was ashamed. When I finally weighed in I was 236, and now I am 185! That is a 51 pound loss!! It has almost been a year and I know a lot of others have lost more in less time but I am proud of my loss and the life I have ...

Carla Walker Lost 52 Lbs and Her Husband’s A1C Is Now Normal!

Carla Walker Lost 52 Lbs and Her Husband’s A1C Is Now Normal!

December 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Hi Craig! Yours was the first website I started with when I started looking into the Keto diet. It was easy to understand, and full of information, and tools. I downloaded the 14 day meal plan and took it with me when I went shopping. It didn't take long for me to get the gist of the diet, and I was blessed to not have the keto flu, and seemed to adjust pretty easily. So far this is the easiest diet I've been on. I started January 3, 2015, at 260lbs. I have slowed down a bit over the ...

Macadamia & Coconut Keto Custard

Macadamia & Coconut Keto Custard

January 11, 2014 by 14 Comments

I've been looking for some different ways to use the Homemade Macadamia Nut Butter that I made the other day. I've not had custard in a long time, but for some odd reason it popped into my head and I got a craving. I set out to make a recipe that can stand up to low carb, but still taste great. I went for a texture that custard should be when baked - some egginess, but a velvety soft texture. As you chew, the notes from the vanilla, egg, coconut milk, and then macadamia nut butter come ...

How to Start a Keto Diet: 3 Simple Steps to Keto Success

How to Start a Keto Diet: 3 Simple Steps to Keto Success

July 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment

The ketogenic diet has been rising in popularity, and for good reason — it is simple and yields significant results. Whether you want to lose fat, increase energy, enhance brain health, improve your blood sugar levels, or improve your overall health, keto may be the diet you are looking for. However, before we learn how to start a keto diet, we must develop a deeper understanding of what it is and why it is so effective. Knowing the what and why behind this way of eating plays an integral ...

Thai Peanut Shrimp Curry

Thai Peanut Shrimp Curry

August 9, 2014 by 15 Comments

When we're on a ketogenic diet, bringing variety, trying new things, and enjoying new flavors is the way to do it - and this curry won't disappoint. I know not many people like the word curry because it normally means one thing in a person's mind. But there are tons of varieties of curry out there. Thai, Indian, Chinese, Malaysian - they all have their own special twists that make them unique to the region they're made in. Today, we're going with a Thai style curry, that won't be spicy at all. ...

After Doing Keto Diet, I Can Keep Up with My Kids, All Day

After Doing Keto Diet, I Can Keep Up with My Kids, All Day

July 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment

I am a wife and mother to six wonderful kiddos. Two of this kids I gave birth to in my thirties. I have always been told I "carry my weight well" but after the two babies, I was bigger than I'd ever been. I spent three years trying different diets and weight loss supplements. I even sold plexus for a while but only lost around 20lbs using it. I was eating what I thought was healthy, fruit smoothies and low fat food, but I kept getting bigger and more depressed. I started keto in Jan 16 2017 ...