Peanuts: they're a convenient snack that's packed with protein and healthy fats. It doesn't hurt that they are also pretty delicious, either.Sounds perfect for the ketogenic diet, then, right?Well, not exactly. There's a lotto unpack when it comes to eating peanuts on keto. Not every peanut product is the same, and some are healthier than others.And, while this may be surprising to you, peanuts aren't actually nuts. Can You Have Peanuts...

I started keto back in late 2011/early 2012. Since then, I’ve experimented with everything—meal timing, recipes, snacks, supplements, and more. And like anything else you do for many years, I’m much stronger and smarter about how to make a keto lifestyle work than I was back then.That’s why I want to pass on what I’ve learned to you. So, here’s my complete guide to the ketogenic diet, where I answer popular...

Feel like you’re giving the keto diet your all but still not seeing the results you desire? We get it… You’re counting macros, measuring ketones, working out, but still not losing weight.Or maybe you did lose weight initially on keto, but you've plateaued.Here are the top mistakes people make when starting the ketogenic diet and potential reasons you may be seeing less than stellar results. 10 Common Keto Diet Mistakes...

Almond flour is a great alternative to conventional wheat flour. It contains important nutrients and is low in carbs.In fact, almonds are a great source of vitamin E, a strong antioxidant that helps fight harmful free radicals in our body[*].About one ounce (28g) of almond flour has 14.2g of healthy fats and 35% of your daily intake of vitamin E[*]. It is useful in all kinds of recipes.Here are some...

Electrolytes are a hot topic in the keto world. Everyone needs them, and yet they seem to evade even the most diligent ketogenic dieter, which means hello, keto flu.If you’re feeling concerned, confused, or maybe even a little scared about electrolytes, you’re not alone (and you definitely don’t need to feel that way, either). Once you nail your electrolyte levels, you might just find that some of your most persistent keto-related...

You may have heard about “keto” or “low-carb” diets in recent years because of their popularity with a wide range of people.  Celebrities use it for weight management, high-level executives experiment with it to improve mental clarity, and athletes try it to enhance performance in events like the Tour de France. Originally used to treat patients with neurologic disorders and for brain health, ketogenic diets are one of the oldest...

Is a low-carb diet as effective for weight loss as a low-carb, high-fat diet like the ketogenic diet?Research shows that subjects lose more weight on keto than a simple low-carb diet. You might be surprised at just how important a role the “high-fat” component plays in fat loss. The calories vs. macros debate has been solved... but what is it about carbs that matter so much? Why do people love...

One of the most exciting parts of embarking on a healthier lifestyle is discovering all the healthy alternatives to your favorite not-so-healthy treats, and protein bars are no exception. For anyone on a low-carb diet, energy bars are a gift sent from the gods. Traditional candy bars are typically high in sugar and carbohydrates, so low-carb protein bars are the next best thing. How could you not love something that tastes like...