What is the Ketogenic Diet? The concept of ketogenic dieting is not new – it has existed in many forms and in many variations. It has many similarities to the Atkin’s Diet, and is cousins with other popular diets like South Beach and Paleo. Below, we’ve outlined exactly what the ketogenic diet is, how and…
Instant Pot Crack Chicken I totally decided that this classic Instant Pot dish was in sore need of a makeover. We needed a tasty dinner and meal prep for the week, so I though Instant Pot Crack Chicken would fit the ticket for everyone in the house. It’s perfect for a quick low-carb lunch, or…
The Ketogenic Diet and Alcohol 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…
TOP 12 KETO SUPPLEMENTS Keto supplements are useful tools that can help you get into and stay in ketosis. I have personally tried keto supplements from all of the categories mentioned below, and found them to be particularly helpful at the beginning of my keto journey — as well as any time my routine changes…
THE BEST KETO CAULIFLOWER MASH Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 3.5 cups) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons sour cream 4 tablespoons cream cheese (about ¼ cup) ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black…
Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies The best recipe for low carb / keto chocolate chip cookies, made using almond flour and a sugar free sweetener. Ingredients 2 cups blanched almond flour 1 large egg 4 ounces dark chocolate finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup powdered erythritol sweetener 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 3 tablespoons salted butter softened to room temperature 1…
Quinoa On Keto Diet: Yay Or Nay? Quinoa, pronounced as keen-wah, is a herbaceous, annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds. The Quinoa seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, Vitamin B, and minerals. A complete protein and wheat-free alternative to other grains, the demand for quinoa seeds has sharply increased over the…
Keto at Panda Express: A Guide to Low Carb Panda Express Orders You can eat keto at Panda Express but you have to know exactly what you can and can’t order. The big thing to note is that much of their food appears to be keto-friendly on the surface. However, added sugars and starches quickly ruin entrees that would…
HEALTHY LOW CARB KETO COOKIE RECIPE Ingredients ½ cup salted butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg ( substitute it with mixture of 2 tbsp powdered flax seeds and 5 tbsp water) 1 + ½ cup ground almonds/ almond flour ( simply process almonds in a blender into a fine powder. Do not blend…
KETO STUFFED PEPPERS- JAMBALAYA STYLE A quick and easy take on the hearty classic, Jambalaya. These stuffed peppers will feed and satisfy your whole family whether they eat low carb or not. INGREDIENTS 1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or 2 Thighs, diced 2 Smoked Sausages, diced 1 cup cauliflower, raw, riced 4 Bell Peppers, prepared…
HARLAN KILSTEIN’S COMPLETELY KETO GINGER SNAPS Grandma Blanche didn’t cook very much at all. She bought everything. And I knew that when I went to visit her, there would always be a box of ginger snaps waiting. INGREDIENTS 1 cup coconut flour 3/4 cup butter 1/2 cup Stevia 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract pinch salt 1 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS…
Why You May Or May Not Want To Eat Eggs Evey Day On Keto Eggs may be one of the most versatile foods we have in modern society. Eggs can literally be cooked in a dozen different ways and added to more recipes than that. Every morning I like to start my day with a…
Are Pumpkin Seeds Keto Friendly? There is no doubt that pumpkin seeds pack a punch when it comes to nutritional benefits. However, the question on our minds today is: Are pumpkin seeds keto friendly? Much like everything else on the keto diet, there are some seeds and nuts that are prohibited from the menu, while others are…
QUICK, EASY KETO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE This low-carb keto breakfast casserole is packed with eggs, sausage, spinach and veggies. It’s quick and easy to make – prep time is just 15 minutes! INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground sausage (can sub ground turkey or chicken) 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 cup mushrooms, diced 3 cups spinach, roughly chopped 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or sub…
How to Choose the Best Keto Drink Mix Keto drink mixes were created to help you get more of what you need easily and without the sort of trouble that could come from trying to find these minerals in foods. In this ketogenic drink mix buying guide, we’ve pulled together a list of the top…
Best Keto Meat Pie Australians love their meat pies! Now you can too. Ingredients Pie Crust 1/2 Cup Coconut Flour1/2 Cup Coconut Flour 1/4 water1/4 water 60 g Butter Chilled60 g Butter Chilled Pie Top 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese 1 Tbsp Coconut Flour1 Tbsp Coconut Flour 1 Egg1 Egg Pie Mince 200 g Mince200 g Mince 2 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 Carrot1/2 Carrot 1/2 Onion1/2 Onion…
Keto Taco in a Bag Keto Taco in a Bag is an addictive recreation of the classic Taco in a Bag or walking taco. Savory taco meat, crunchy chips, gooey cheese, cool sour cream and all of your favorite taco toppings eaten right out of a bag of Keto “doritos”. You can’t go wrong. Eat…
11 BEST KETO DRINKS BESIDES WATER Wondering what to drink on the keto diet? You’re in luck! Here you’ll find a list of low-carb drink options to enjoy on the ketogenic diet. Plus, learn how to make low-carb fruit-infused water, keto-friendly coffee drinks, and keto cocktails. WHAT TO DRINK ON THE KETO DIET It’s really…
Mind-Blowing Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fat Bombs Ingredients 4 oz full fat cream cheese, softened 2 oz butter, at room temperature 2 tbsp granulated Stevia or other low carb granulated sweeter ½ cup almond flour 1 tsp vanilla extract pinch of salt 1/3 cup chopped sugar-free dark chocolate Instructions In a bowl cream together the butter and sweetener. Add the cream…
Keto Appetizer: Avocado & Bacon Wraps Delicious pan-fried Keto appetizer idea that offers new avocado taste. Ingredients 2 Avocados Makes 12 avocado wedges 12 Strips of Bacon 1 tbsp Organic Ghee Butter Instructions Wash and cut each avocado in half, remove the pit and make 3 avocado wedges from each half of an avocado. You should end up with 12…