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I've always been what you'd call a "condiment connoisseur." If I can put it on something, I'll do it. Mustard, ketchup, chimichurri. You name it, I eat it! My favorite condiment though, by a landslide, is undoubtedly mayonnaise. It's creamy...

It's safe to say that Fall is finally here! Everything about fall makes me happy: sweaters, hot apple cider, harvest festivals and most importantly — pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING. For most people, the transition into fall begins with the infamous Pumpkin...

Keto diarrhea is common when transitioning into the low carb lifestyle. As always, the preliminary stages are a time to adjust to your new way of eating. Usually, with a dramatic increase in fat and reduction in carbs, many people...

Pizza is the biggest comfort food for many people. When you progress into a low-carb or grain-free diet, you might think that pizza is off limits. Fortunately for you, this is not the case! I have seen and tried many...

I have always had a desire to be physically fit, toned, and healthy! I just couldn't figure out how to do it. Just over a month ago something happened....I figured it out. I needed to get on board mentally. Having...

When I was younger, pasta salad was my absolutely favorite.  My mom would make me a special batch without green peppers because I found them disgusting (and still do, to be honest). Her recipe calls for gluten-filled enriched pasta and store-bought...

One of the most stress parts of starting a diet is completely figuring out what foods are on/off limits. When it comes to a low-carb, ketogenic approach, high-quality fats are stressed and sugar should be non-existent. Fast forward to the grocery...

Many of the blog's followers and myself included are crazy about fat. And why shouldn't you be? Fat can be used as a source of energy, tastes great, provides brain clarity and best of all -- it's satisfying on so...

Gelatin is one of my favorite ingredients to use in the kitchen. It is comprised of a mixture of amino acids that are extracted from animal bones and can be used in so many different ways. Personally, I get gelatin...

As mentioned in a previous post, I'm really not a big sweets lover. Given the choice over a delicious plate of meat and potatoes over a decadent birthday cake, I'm always going to choose the meat and potatoes. However, during...