The ketogenic diet follows a low-carb eating plan, which is believed to kick your body into ketosis, a fat-burning metabolic state. This forces your body to burn fat (instead of glucose), causing your liver to release compounds called ketones. A typical nutrient ratio includes 75 percent fat, 20 percent protein, and 5 percent carbs (up to…
The Best Nuts for Keto Diet The keto diet has become one of the most popular recent health trends. Short for “ketogenic diet,” the keto diet is all about minimizing your carbs and upping your fats. After a few days of following this eating routine, you go into something called ketosis, or the state your…
Would you prefer minimal or no cooking? Do you want your keto breakfast to be finished in 5 minutes or even less? Here are our top tips and recipes for making the first meal of your day both delicious and quick. Win-win! Eggs pretty much contain all the nutrients you need, except vitamin C. Boil,…
Ingredients Crust 4 eggs 6 oz. shredded cheese, preferably mozzarella or provolone Topping 3 tbsp unsweetened tomato sauce 1 tsp dried oregano 5 oz. shredded cheese 1½ oz. pepperoni olives (optional) For serving 2 oz. leafy greens 4 tbsp olive oil sea salt and ground black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Start by making the crust. Crack eggs into a…
The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that has been linked to many health benefits, including weight loss and preventing age-related mental decline (1Trusted Source). As this diet grows in popularity, a number of keto-friendly supplements have become available to consumers. Exogenous ketone supplements are claimed to provide the benefits of a ketogenic diet…
Most diets are not sustainable. Whether it is a vegan diet, low-fat diet, or low-calorie diet, we tend to revert back to the most convenient way of eating that we can find. Just thinking about preparing meals in a new way, on a new schedule, with new ingredients consumes so much energy and time that…
WHAT IS KETOSIS AND WHY KETO BOOST CAN HELP Ketosis is a metabolic state wherein the body switches its energy source from carbohydrates to fat. This is achieved by changing one’s diet to be high in fat content and low in carbohydrates. This starves the body of its normal energy source, making it switch to…
A ketogenic diet for beginners A keto or ketogenic diet is a low-carb, moderate protein, higher-fat diet that can help you burn fat more effectively. It has many benefits for weight loss, health, and performance, as shown in over 50 studies. 1 That’s why it’s recommended by so many doctors. 2 A keto diet can be…
The low carb and keto diets are two popular ways of eating that involve restricting your carb intake. Given that they both limit carbs, you may wonder what sets the two apart. This article reviews the differences between the low carb and keto diets, the pros and cons of each, as well as which one…
Keto pills are a type of diet pill that advertise they can send your body into a state of ketosis to aid rapid weight loss. Ketosis is a metabolic process where your body burns fat instead of glucose for energy. It’s believed to be why people on the ketogenic diet lose weight so rapidly. However, people on the ketogenic…
Different experts’ views on protein intake If you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused about how much protein you need on a keto or low-carb diet, you’re not alone. Protein intake can be a controversial topic in the low-carb world, and it’s very common to find conflicting information about this online and in books, especially with the…
The ketogenic or “keto” diet is a low-carbohydrate, fat-rich eating plan that has been used for centuries to treat specific medical conditions. In the 19th century, the ketogenic diet was commonly used to help control diabetes. In 1920 it was introduced as an effective treatment for epilepsy in children in whom medication was ineffective. The ketogenic…
Oh the joys of maple syrup! Through the years, I’ve experimented and used many syrups that are low carb. Mrs. Butterworths Sugar Free Maple Syrup has always been a pleasure of mine to use, though I do use it rarely. It’s got aspartame so I know others wouldn’t want to use it. Torani also does…
Eating keto friendly vegetables is considered a foundation of Atkins. In addition to protein and healthy natural fats, it is essential to consume certain veggies when living a low carb lifestyle; but eating too many veggies, especially starchy ones such as peas and potatoes, can undermine weight-loss and low carb efforts. During the Atkins® induction…
When it comes to choosing foods for a keto diet, fat is where it’s at. Keto is short for a ketogenic diet — a high fat, very low carb eating pattern that forces your body to use fat for fuel instead of glucose. The first rule of keto is to keep your carbs very low…
Keto Krate is a monthly snack subscription box that delivers ketogenic food and snacks. (The Ketogenic diet is a low carb, moderate protein, high-fat diet. Keto Krate’s snacks are keto-friendly, gluten-free and low carb with 5g of carbs or less per serving. Keto Krate helps you stick to your keto diet by offering delicious low carb snacks you can…
Pork rinds are the perfect keto snack… But they aren’t only good for snacking. Pork rinds are also a great substitution for many high-carb foods like breadcrumbs. Pork rinds are high in fats and contain zero carbs, which fits into the ideal keto macro breakdown for ketosis. In this article, you’ll learn: Content Guide What Are Pork Rinds?…
Fat Bombs (Keto, Vegan, No Bake) Quick and easy homemade chocolate fat bombs – with just 3 ingredients and NO baking required! What Are Fat Bombs? Low carb, keto and vegan friendly no-bake treats, fat bombs are typically made with ingredients such as nut butters or coconut oil, cocoa powder, cream cheese or avocado, and…
I make a ton of frittatas, whether they’re in muffin version, in the cast iron, or just in a casserole – they’re fantastic. But I do miss that crusty crumbly pastry on the outside. So, I set out to re-create a quiche! Frittatas save extremely well for me in the fridge, lasting all week and sometimes longer, and it’s…
An EASY low carb keto Fathead pizza crust recipe with coconut flour OR almond flour. Just 4 INGREDIENTS! Fathead pizza is the ultimate keto pizza – crispy, chewy, and ready in 20 minutes. Have you ever tried low carb keto Fathead pizza crust? You guys, it’s unbelievably similar to “real” pizza dough made with wheat! When you…