The ketogenic diet (or keto diet, for short) is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits. Ketogenic diets may even have benefits against diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease Here is a detailed beginner’s guide to the keto diet. What Is a Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet…
Most Delicious Keto-Friendly Drinks Out There Sure, you’ve read everything there is to read on what you can eat while on the keto diet, but what have you read about what’s kosher to drink? Not to worry—we’ve got you covered. Water Yes, I know, duh, but water matches the first—and ultimate—qualification of a keto-friendly substance: it’s low-carb.…
People who are avoiding bread, for example, as part of a low-carb or ketogenic (keto) diet, will often wonder what they can use to replace it. Many creative bread alternatives are now available. Some types are more complicated to prepare than others but provide a more bread-like mouthfeel. There are also many gluten-free bread alternatives…
If fast weight loss while consuming nearly unlimited amounts of fat sounds too good to be true, “think again,” keto diet devotees say. Followers of the trendy high-fat, low-carb meal plan swear it clears the brain while lowering the number on the scale. Although long-term health effects of the diet, which requires roughly 80% of your…
If you find yourself in a conversation about dieting or weight loss, chances are you’ll hear of the ketogenic, or keto, diet. That’s because the keto diet has become one of the most popular methods worldwide to shed excess weight and improve health. Research has demonstrated that adopting this low-carb, high-fat diet can promote fat…
Not everyone needs the same carb restriction for optimal health. Healthy, physically active and normal weight individuals may not necessarily have to restrict carbs at all, as long as they choose higher-quality, non-processed carbohydrates. However, for people with a range of health issues or weight problems it’s often beneficial to keep the carb consumption relatively…
If fast weight loss while consuming nearly unlimited amounts of fat sounds too good to be true, “think again,” keto diet devotees say. Followers of the trendy high-fat, low-carb meal plan swear it clears the brain while lowering the number on the scale. Although long-term health effects of the diet, which requires roughly 80% of your…
Keto weight loss results to expect after the first week After your first week of following the keto diet, you will likely see a significant drop in weight. On a “normal” diet with a caloric deficit and regular exercise regime, most people can expect to lose one to two lbs a week, while those following…
If you’re on the keto diet, you’re happily chowing down on all the butter, cheese, and avocado in the world. But veggies? You need those, too. And the best way to get them is via an easy-peasy salad—with a delish salad dressing, of course. While low-carb vegetables pack the fiber and nutrients that you may be missing…
How many carbs should I eat per day? Not everyone needs the same carb restriction for optimal health. Healthy, physically active and normal weight individuals may not necessarily have to restrict carbs at all, as long as they choose higher-quality, non-processed carbohydrates. However, for people with a range of health issues or weight problems it’s…
The appropriate amount of fat to eat will depend on your calorie requirements for weight loss or maintenance. It will also be based on your eating style and diet. You can use this calculator to determine your calorie needs to lose weight or maintain your weight. This is your daily calorie goal. Low-Fat Diet A standard…
Keto-Friendly Carbs The main component of a keto diet is to lower your carb intake to 20–40 net grams per day to achieve ketosis. To ensure you’re still getting the vitamins, minerals, and fiber your body requires, it is important that the carbs you do eat come from nutrient-rich, non-starchy sources. Eating plenty of whole…
Adding Fiber to a Ketogenic Diet When following a ketogenic diet, it is not uncommon for people to neglect eating quality sources of fiber in an effort to avoid any carbohydrate intake. There is a chance this can lead to constipation, poor digestion, and a lack of certain vitamins and minerals. What is fiber? Dietary…
The 9 Best Keto Supplements As the popularity of the ketogenic diet continues to grow so does interest in how to optimize health while following this high-fat, low-carb eating plan. Because the keto diet cuts out a number of food options, it’s a good idea to supplement with specific nutrients. Not to mention, some supplements…
The ketogenic diet has become quite popular recently. Studies have found that this very low-carb, high-fat diet is effective for weight loss, diabetes and epilepsy There’s also early evidence to show that it may be beneficial for certain cancers, Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases, too. A ketogenic diet typically limits carbs to 20–50 grams per day. While this…
Not everyone needs the same carb restriction for optimal health. Healthy, physically active and normal weight individuals may not necessarily have to restrict carbs at all, as long as they choose higher-quality, non-processed carbohydrates. However, for people with a range of health issues or weight problems it’s often beneficial to keep the carb consumption relatively…
Keto weight loss results to expect after the first week After your first week of following the keto diet, you will likely see a significant drop in weight. On a “normal” diet with a caloric deficit and regular exercise regime, most people can expect to lose one to two lbs a week, while those following…
If fast weight loss while consuming nearly unlimited amounts of fat sounds too good to be true, “think again,” keto diet devotees say. Followers of the trendy high-fat, low-carb meal plan swear it clears the brain while lowering the number on the scale. Although long-term health effects of the diet, which requires roughly 80% of your…
How to Calculate Net Carbs Whether to count net or total carbs is a controversial topic within the low-carb community. For starters, the term “net carbs” isn’t officially recognized or agreed upon by nutrition experts. In addition, due to conflicting and outdated information, figuring out how to calculate net carbs can be confusing. In fact, the…
KETO BREAKFAST RECIPES ALL THE BEST KETO BREAKFAST RECIPES IN ONE PLACE! EVERYTHING FROM OMELETS TO MUFFINS TO PANCAKES AND WAFFLES. CRAVING DONUTS ON YOUR KETO DIET? YEP, I’VE GOT THOSE TOO. AND PLENTY OF BACON TOO, OF COURSE. ALL UNDER 10 GRAMS TOTAL CARBS. SO WAKE UP AND GET READY TO TACKLE THE DAY…