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The Ketogenic Diet and Weight Loss Plateaus

The Ketogenic Diet and Weight Loss Plateaus

The dreaded keto weight loss plateau. No matter what diet you are on, your weight loss will eventually stop. The goal is for the progress to stop as soon as we hit our ideal weight, but this often does not happen as planned. Most of us will experience a weight loss plateau at one point or another during our diet. When this happens it is not because you failed or because your body is broken — it is most likely because you need to switch up your dietary approach just a bit. By switching up ...

Keto Tiramisu

Keto Tiramisu

Tiramisu is one of the most satisfying desserts when it's at its best. However, the process of making it yourself can be overwhelming at first, especially on the keto diet. Is it possible to make a high-quality keto tiramisu? What ingredients should you use? How do you replace the high-carb tiramisu cake layer? After researching and experimenting, I've found that tiramisu is surprisingly easy to make and fit into keto. As with other keto desserts, we'll make a few simple ingredient swaps ...

Ketogenic Diet & Cancer: Interpreting the Research for You

Ketogenic Diet & Cancer: Interpreting the Research for You

Cancer remains the number 2 killer in the United States, causing 22% of all deaths (just behind heart disease which is at 23%). The good news, however, is that the overall cancer incidence has been stable in women and declining steadily in men, and our ability to treat various types of cancer keeps improving. As all aspects of cancer research and treatment evolve, cancer incidence should start to decline significantly regardless of gender, and our ability to treat every type of cancer will ...

The Guide to Keto For Women: Lose Weight & Improve Health at Any Age

The Guide to Keto For Women: Lose Weight & Improve Health at Any Age

The keto diet is so different from other weight loss diet plans that it tends to spark concern, particularly regarding women’s health. There is no doubt that carb restriction can promote substantial amounts of fat loss for many women, but its impact on hormone levels, fertility, pregnancy, and menopause is often misunderstood. This naturally begs the question: Do keto weight loss results come at a cost, or is the diet a win-win for women's health? To help answer this critical question, ...

Top 10 Worst Keto Diet Advice We’ve Ever Heard

Top 10 Worst Keto Diet Advice We’ve Ever Heard

Nutrition is arguably one of the most complex topics known to man. The science behind it is so intricate that even the most experienced health/nutrition experts, medical professionals, and researchers can have widely differing beliefs on the same topic – beliefs that may all be right to some extent. The keto diet provides us with the perfect example of how so many people can interpret the same thing in completely different ways, leading to endless amounts of confusion and debate. Even a ...

How Much Fat Should You Eat on a Ketogenic Diet?

How Much Fat Should You Eat on a Ketogenic Diet?

Fat is a key component of the ketogenic diet. In fact, how much fat on keto in your diet will determine whether you achieve your goals or struggle to get the scale moving. For example, If you eat too much fat, then your weight loss progress will stall, and you may even start to gain more body fat. On the other hand, If you don't eat enough, then you will lose weight at an unhealthy pace while fighting off hunger pangs and fatigue. To find the Goldilocks amount of fat you must eat to meet ...

The Keto Alcohol Options that Won’t Hurt Your Diet (And the Ones that Will)

The Keto Alcohol Options that Won’t Hurt Your Diet (And the Ones that Will)

Having a social life on a ketogenic diet is something that many find hard to do, but don't worry, there are a handful of low-carb and keto alcohol options! There are carbs pretty much everywhere you look, and that's especially the case when you're in a bar. Cutting out all the beer and wine is a great start, but sticking with hard liquor is usually the best choice. Even though hard liquor is made from natural sugars, grains, potatoes, and fruits – during the fermentation and distillation process ...

Keto Portugese Egg Custard Tarts

Keto Portugese Egg Custard Tarts

These keto Portuguese egg custard tarts have a nutty, crispy crust with a coconut-egg filling that makes for a lovely dessert when you have dinner guests to impress. A dusting of ground cinnamon tops it off, while adding a touch of spice and depth of sweetness. If you’ve ever had Portuguese egg tarts before, you’ve probably fallen in love with the delectably crispy and crunchy crust and silky smooth egg-filled center. While traditional egg tarts are usually incredibly high in sugar and aren’t ...

Caramel Pots de Crème

Caramel Pots de Crème

So I'm super excited that I was able to publish Ketofied! Comfort Foods Made Low Carb, the second cookbook from me and the website :) Check it out and see all the new recipes you'll be able to make! If the book isn't in your budget at the moment, DON'T WORRY - I am hosting a giveaway for (the only) print copy of the book I have. This also includes almond flour, erythritol, liquid stevia, and a chocoperfection sampler pack. I think you guys will love the prize! Check out the giveaway here, but ...

Guide to the Carnivore Diet: Risks, Benefits, Food List, and Keto Meal Plan

Guide to the Carnivore Diet: Risks, Benefits, Food List, and Keto Meal Plan

In stark contrast to veganism, the carnivore diet is composed of exclusively animal products, mainly meat. Though this goes against the common consensus that whole plant foods are healthy, many have experienced miraculous results after going on a 100% carnivore diet meal plan. Unfortunately, these success stories are often followed by an overwhelming amount of misleading information regarding the benefits and risks of eliminating plants from your meals. To help uncover the truth behind ...