Learning to shop on the keto diet is a major lifestyle transition. It requires a transformation of the way you think in terms of “good” and “bad” foods. Foods you once considered healthy can be...
Ah, potato chips. Light, crunchy and perfectly salted, they might just be the world’s most addicting food. For keto followers, though, they’re public enemy number one. Potato chips--and potatoes, for that matter--are high in carbs,...
When you transition to a keto diet, some lifestyle changes are easy to grasp, like eating more meat and cutting out bread and pasta. Other changes can catch you off guard, like when you’re making...
Few things are as ubiquitous in American food culture as ketchup. It’s a burger’s best friend, pairs perfectly with french fries and is stocked directly on the table at restaurants everywhere. It’s such a staple...
Here’s a riddle for you: what looks like a potato, but isn’t a potato? Here’s a hint: it might just be your next favorite keto-friendly vegetable. If you cut into a jicama, you’ll find a...
Thickeners are a cooking and baking staple. They’re the ingredients that help make gravy so deliciously thick and that hold together the filling in fruit pies. They’re what make smoothies smooth and they even help...
The body uses two types of fuel for energy - either glucose or ketone bodies. When you consume a diet with a moderate amount of carbohydrates, the body will use glucose as the main energy...
Whether you’re looking to lose weight or just need something quick to grab on your way out the door in the morning, meal replacement shakes can be a helpful addition to your keto diet. Not...
No matter what goal you’re working towards, be it in your lifestyle, physical fitness or career, it will be hard to achieve without planning. Planning helps you map out the actions you’re going to take...
Carbs can be hidden in the most unlikely of places. Take vegetables, for example. Conventional wisdom tells us we can eat as many veggies as we want, but on the keto diet, conventional wisdom goes...
One of the biggest misconceptions about the keto diet is that you have to give up your favorite foods. Sure, your options will change a bit as you work to limit your carb intake and...
Cooking and meal prepping are two major keys to success on the keto diet. For starters, cooking is the easiest way to make sure you know exactly what’s in your meals. And once you get...