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Aldi Keto Bread Review (Zero Net Carbs Per Serving)
When I first spotted the Aldi Keto Bread by L’Oven Fresh a while back, I knew it was a product that I absolutely had to try. With a label touting it as “zero net carbs,” I was intrigued to say the least. My mind instantly started to plan out a menu of foods I had…
Hidden Dangers of Exogenous Ketones
Exogenous ketones are a type of nutritional supplement that are seemingly all the rage online, especially within the ketogenic community. As Keto continues to gain popularity, it’s no surprise that more companies are seeing this as a new business opportunity. Are there any hidden dangers of using exogenous ketones? Do they do what they claim…
Is Popcorn Keto Friendly? It Depends on Who You Ask.
As you start to narrow down your low carb snack choices, you’re bound to ask the age-old question — is popcorn Keto? Well, that depends on how you define your ketogenic diet. Here’s everything you need to know about the carb content of popcorn. Is popcorn allowed on Keto? It’s not uncommon for a Keto…
Keto Diet Food List: Complete List with Printable PDF
The most difficult part of starting the Keto Diet is learning which foods you should enjoy and those you should limit. This Keto Diet Food List should make that a little easier. Print out a copy and stick it on your refrigerator or take it with you to the grocery store. Table of Contents…
5 Common Keto Mistakes that Newbies Make
Here are five common Keto mistakes that newbies often make when starting out. Learn from me and don’t make the same ones! 1. Eating low-fat foods Yeah. Don’t do it. I know that we’ve been told to avoid fat since we were children, but the time has come to smash that rule. Eat full fat…
5 Remarkable Low Carb Beers for Beer Lovers
For those following a ketogenic lifestyle, raise your hand if you miss beer! I see you and I’m right there with you. Beer lovers know the true difficulty of relinquishing a favored hoppy beverage in the name of health. You’ve probably heard someone say that the Keto way of eating isn’t hard. That if you…
8 Low Carb Pasta Replacements to Enjoy on a Keto Diet
When I first started following a Keto diet, I knew that I’d miss one of my absolute favorite meals — a big bowl of pasta. At first I didn’t have high hopes, but I discovered that there are plenty of low carb pasta replacements that I could use instead! What’s wrong with regular pasta? Pasta,…
Raspberry Cream Smartcake Review: 38 Calories + 0g Net Carbs
Smart Baking Company recently launched a new sugar free product for us to try — the Raspberry Cream Smartcake! Smartcakes are a high protein, nutritious snack cake that are only 38 calories and 0g net carbs per serving. Pretty impressive, huh? I was so excited when I saw the e-mail about this new flavor. I…
Ketologie Shakes Review | Keto Collagen Supplement
For a while now, I’ve been seeing the Ketologie shakes all over Instagram and I’ll be honest — I automatically wrote it off as something that wasn’t for me. I’m not typically a person that consumes shakes — I prefer to eat my calories. However, I recently received a sachet of the strawberry flavor in…
Keto Probiotics: 9 Sources Packed with Gut-Friendly Bacteria
As some of you may know, in addition to weight loss, I originally started following a ketogenic diet as a means to improve my irritable bowel syndrome. It works really well for me. But I noticed even further improvement when I started incorporating fermented foods — those naturally rich in probiotics. That got me to…
Tracking on Keto: Is It Necessary for Success?
One of the most common questions I get in regards to Keto is this – “Do I need to track every thing I eat?” The answer is… it depends. Benefits of tracking The idea of tracking on your Keto journey can seem daunting to anyone just starting out. However, there are some benefits to it,…
Keto Alcohol Guide: Which Drinks are Low Carb?
Ever wonder if there are any Keto alcoholic drinks that won’t hinder your progress? Maybe you miss having a glass of wine with your dinner, or you’re celebrating your best friend’s wedding. Luckily, you can enjoy a low carb drink or two and still be successful with the ketogenic diet! Over the years, I’ve read…
Review: Quest Tortilla Chips – Nacho Cheese & Ranch Flavors
I have been seeing the Quest Tortilla Chips floating around on Instagram for a while now, and most seem to offer them nothing but praise. I finally caved and ordered my own to see if they live up to the hype. Would this satisfy my longing for Keto-friendly Doritos? You see, these are the questions…
Best Keto & Low Carb Fast Food Options on the Go
Low Carb Fast Food Choices One of my favorite things about the keto diet is that I can generally find a low carb fast food option almost anywhere I go. While it might not be an ideal choice, it sure does make the lifestyle more flexible and livable. Who knew that I could maintain my…
Keto Order Grocery Unboxing from Netrition
I’m a big fan of ordering from Netrition because there is a huge low carb and keto selection, the prices are fair and the shipping is super fast (even Ground). I’ve never had any issues! Here’s an unboxing video of a recent order I had. Netrition Unboxing Haul Video What are your keto-friendly staple products…
Keto Krate Unboxing: August 2018
A new month, a new Keto Krate! There were some brand new products in this month’s box that I haven’t tried before, and even one that I was planning on purchasing myself. Here’s a breakdown of the things I recieved! Keto Krate Unboxing Video Parm Crisps I haven’t had this specific brand before, but…
Keto Desk Snacks to Keep You on Track with Your Ketogenic Lifestyle
Let’s be honest – we live in a fast-paced world that doesn’t always warrant us time to stop and enjoy lunch — let alone the flowers. To avoid being frazzled and unprepared, set yourself up for success by stashing some of my favorite keto desk snacks to your shopping list! Meat Sticks Ever since I…
Lazy Keto: A Realistic and Sustainable Approach to Improved Health
I kind of hate the term “Lazy Keto,” or “Dirty Keto.” In its essence, the only restriction of keto is that you keep your carbohydrates low enough to trigger a metabolic state of ketosis. When carbohydrate levels are 20g per day or less, your body is essentially not storing anything by means of glycogen. The…
Sugar and Alzheimer’s: How Carb Consumption is Linked to Brain Health
You may have seen people refer to Alzheimer’s disease as Type III Diabetes and now there is some scientific evidence that has come to light that creates a strong link between the two. Many are now finally seeing the risks that over consuming carbohydrates have on your chance of becoming insulin resistant and the potential…
Eating fat on Keto is the only way I was able to lose weight.
There is a new study making its way around the news world, “Dietary Fat, but Not Protein or Carbohydrate, Regulates Energy Intake and Causes Adiposity in Mice.” In response, you may have also seen some of the outrageous headlines exclaiming that the only macro-nutrient responsible for weight gain is dietary fat. As followers of the…