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Jessica Lost 75 Pounds!

Jessica Lost 75 Pounds!

January 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment

I began my weight loss journey a couple of years ago. I'm an elementary school teacher and at time time I worked on the second floor of my school. Daily out of breath only half way up, and needing to pull myself the rest of the way. I would grab a Diet Pepsi, my poor attempt at trying to lose weight, and collapse at my desk as I caught my breath. The school was planning a field trip from South Carolina to Washington, D.C. and I volunteered as a teacher chaperon. I bought new shoes to start ...

Beth Lost Over 60 Pounds and Stopped Her PCOS

Beth Lost Over 60 Pounds and Stopped Her PCOS

October 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment

After watching my weight creep and jump up over the years, I finally hit 217 lbs in July 2017. I had tried many forms of dieting and had brief experiments with multiple kinds of exercise, but nothing ever seemed to fit. A friend who had some success with Paleo/Whole 30 recommended I look into Ketogenic diets, and that day I decided, once again, to experiment with another lifestyle change. I committed to Keto eating for one month, researched some information on how to get started and ...

The Guide to a Dairy Free Keto Diet

The Guide to a Dairy Free Keto Diet

February 7, 2018 by 3 Comments

Doesn't it seem like dairy is in everything? From keto recipes to high-carb snacks and candy, there's some kind of milk product in so many things that we eat. This isn't a problem if you're not allergic or intolerant to dairy at all, but what should you do if struggle with lactose or dairy proteins — especially when you are on a diet that typically consists of a lot of dairy like the ketogenic diet? Fortunately, there are a wide variety of dairy substitutions and dairy-free recipes that ...

What is Guar Gum? Definition, Benefits, Risks, & Uses

What is Guar Gum? Definition, Benefits, Risks, & Uses

June 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Guar gum is typically used as a natural food thickener and binding agent, similar to xanthan gum but with slightly different properties. Despite the stigma surrounding this common keto-friendly additive, guar gum is safe for most people and provides many health benefits when consumed in moderation. However, there are some caveats that are important to understand before you use it or replace it with a suitable substitute. To help clear up any guar gum confusion, we put together a ...

Bacon, Avocado, and Chicken Sandwich

Bacon, Avocado, and Chicken Sandwich

September 30, 2015 by 29 Comments

Bread is something that most of us miss while on keto. From the simplicity of sandwiches, to the gourmet aspect of adding croutons to your soup - it's an ingredient that is both versatile and easy to use. Today, we're going to use Keto Cloud bread to make a delicious and super simple bacon, avocado, and chicken sandwich. It's a little bit of a play on the classic BLT - made with more fat, more flavor, and the delicious texture you remember! I've been a fan of Keto Cloud Bread ever since I ...

Prosciutto, Caramelized Onion, and Parmesan Braid

Prosciutto, Caramelized Onion, and Parmesan Braid

January 17, 2017 by 25 Comments

This prosciutto, caramelized onion and Parmesan braid is sure to be the center of attention at any meal. It looks as beautiful on the outside as it is tasty on the inside. A braid of mozzarella dough surrounds prosciutto, caramelized onion, garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese. A bit of balsamic vinegar gives the filling a slight bite. Best of all, even though it looks impressive, you don’t need to be a professional baker to make it. Prosciutto is an Italian ham cured and aged with salt. ...