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Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies

Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies

I've been making so many sweets lately that I had to take a bit of a break and allow the leftovers to be eaten before making more. Being on a keto diet, it's hard for me to keep eating sweets, even if they are low carb, because I find my cravings start to come back after I eat them. Low and behold, everything is gone and I wanted to make something I haven't done in a while. I settled on brownies because I haven't really gotten around to making a cake, and I have only been making cookies ...

Reverse Seared Ribeye Steak

Reverse Seared Ribeye Steak

This is by far the best method for tender steak you will ever use. Both my girlfriend and I agreed that this was the best steak we've both ever eaten, be it from a restaurant or at home. It's opened my eyes and I don't think I'll ever be making a steak any other way. The thing I love most about this method is that you don't get any rings on the internal cook of the meat. You don't have half an inch of well-done meat from the hard sear, it's a perfectly rare (or whatever temperature you take ...

Michael Lowered His A1C and Lost 30 Lbs

Michael Lowered His A1C and Lost 30 Lbs

During a trip to see the solar eclipse, my wife began researching Keto. I was pretty ambivalent about it until I saw a photograph of myself beside the telescope. On August 21st, I weighed 189 lbs and had been averaging 6.3 A1c. I began following the Keto plan which was not as difficult as I expected it to be. Staying away from carbs left me with plenty of choices and so I never felt deprived. I knew I was losing weight but the real encouragement came 6 weeks after I began. My endocrinologist ...

Pistachio and Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins

Pistachio and Pumpkin Chocolate Muffins

Awww yeah - I have some news! I'm so excited this week to announce that our first cookbook, Cooking by the RULED Book has finally been published! It's pretty exciting stuff when you can officially call yourself an author - and the positive feedback has really been awesome. I'm so happy that you guys visit the website, find the recipes great, and can share them all with your friends. Anyway, enough about me - time for the recipe, right? So I have a ton of pistachios laying around that I bought ...

The Best Low-Carb and Keto Fruits (and Which to Avoid)

The Best Low-Carb and Keto Fruits (and Which to Avoid)

Can you eat fruit on a ketogenic diet? In short, it’s best to avoid most fruits except for berries, avocados, olives, and tomatoes, which you can eat in moderation. Below, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best keto fruits you can eat on a low carb diet and what you should avoid. When people switch to a ketogenic diet, fruit can be an area of confusion. Fruit has been marketed as healthy for many years and generally has a positive stigma behind it. On the ketogenic diet, however, ...

Sam Lost Over 30 Pounds and 9 Inches on His Waist

Sam Lost Over 30 Pounds and 9 Inches on His Waist

My story begins in October of 2017 when my fiance and I were 4 months away from being married. After a short trip back to her hometown and running into her ex-boyfriend, she called off the engagement, moved out, and moved back to Indiana to live happily with him. That was when I was at my heaviest. 217 pounds. I already was in the gym 5 days a week, but my diet consisted of eating healthier but not monitoring macros. After she left, I had to make a change. To live better, not to win her back, ...

The 3 Ketogenic Diets Explained: SKD, CKD & TKD

The 3 Ketogenic Diets Explained: SKD, CKD & TKD

Depending on your goals and activity levels, you may need to experiment with different variations of the ketogenic diet to get the best results. For most people, the standard ketogenic diet is all we need to reach our desired body weight. However, if you train at a high intensity regularly, you may struggle to keep up with your workouts after restricting carbohydrate intake. In this case, it may be better to use carbs as a tool to boost performance, and the best way to do this is by using a ...

I Am Half the Person That I Used to Be and Will Never, Ever Go Back

I Am Half the Person That I Used to Be and Will Never, Ever Go Back

I started the ketogenic diet using ruled.me because of the wonderful help I received. Craig gave us detailed info on why it works and how to do change our habits and recipes step-by-step. I followed the diet exactly and started to lose about 4 pounds a week. I hit a plateau at 20 pounds, and emailed Craig. He was very kind to answer my email himself with specific advice. I started losing a little slower this time, but consistently until I reached a loss of 40 pounds. I am half the person ...

Are Exogenous Ketone Supplements Worth It? The Pros and Cons of Ketone Salts and Esters

Are Exogenous Ketone Supplements Worth It? The Pros and Cons of Ketone Salts and Esters

With the increasing popularity of the keto diet, supplement companies are flooding the shelves with keto supplements. The most convincing supplement of them all — from a marketing perspective — is exogenous ketones. These keto supplements promise that you can have your cake and eat it too, literally and metaphorically. How? By giving you the ability to experience the benefits of the keto diet without having to limit your carb intake. After looking at typical keto weight loss results and ...

Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Keto Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Though cauliflower is a low-carb vegetable, not all cauliflower crust pizzas are keto-friendly. In fact, most store-bought products and restaurant-made cauliflower crusts have around the same amount of net carbs as traditional flour-based pizza. As with most of your favorite dishes, your best option is to make it yourself -- especially when you want pizza. This is the most reliable way to get all the flavors and textures you crave without slowing your progress. All you need is the right ...