Grass-Fed Butter: Top 5 Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts
Grass-fed dairy products have instantly become popular among consumers around the world. You can purchase grass-fed cheese, yogurt, butter, milk, and even grass-fed beef. It’s starting to flood the market (ahem, has already flooded the market), and for good reason. That’s because it’s healthier and better for you than traditional butter. It’s rich in healthy fats and key nutrients because it’s made from cows that are fed a more natural...
Keto Coffee Guide: Your Comprehensive Guide to Coffee on Keto
If you're like most keto followers, you breathed a sigh of relief to know that coffee can be part of a keto diet. Sure, you have to replace half and half with heavy cream. And you have to replace sugar with a sugar-free keto sweetener. But knowing you can still jumpstart your day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee certainly makes the keto diet that much more sustainable.Black coffee,...
Keto Chinese Food: 6 Rock-Solid Hacks to Staying Low-Carb
Some dishes are tougher to make keto-friendly than others. And it’s usually because of hidden carbs. But with Chinese food, they’re not only hidden, they're also straight up in most dishes. The sheer volume of carbs and sugars make keto Chinese food a challenge. But don’t worry, it can be done… albeit, with a little extra work. In short, yes, you can eat Chinese food while on the keto diet....
The A-Z Guide to Keto Weight Loss: How Fast You Can Get Results
There are many reasons people start a low-carb, high-fat diet like keto, but the biggest reason is for keto weight loss. There are plenty of case studies, impressive before and after photos, and even controversy surrounding the ketogenic diet's application for weight management and fat loss. Maybe you've read Tabitha's story, who lost 10 pounds in just 30 days on the Keto 30 Challenge and 60 pounds overall. Or maybe you've followed...
Trader Joe's Keto Guide: 16 Top Low-Carb Snacks & Foods
One of the top concerns many people have about going keto is how much effort it takes to cook and plan meals. It’s not always easy to hit your daily keto macros of 75% fat, 20% protein, and 5% carbohydrates.We compiled our 16 favorite keto-friendly products you can find at Trader Joe's that make staying on track a breeze (we tried to cut it to 15 and couldn't!).And best of...
MCT Oil: 5 Proven Benefits (and How to Get Them)
MCT oil and keto seem to go together like PB&J. And that's because MCTs are considered the ultimate keto supplement.MCTs are "medium-chain triglycerides", which are a special kind of fat found in plant-based oils and milk products (especially coconut oil). These fats boast properties not seen in other fats, especially related to ketone production. MCT oil is considered an exogenous ketone, like BHB (beta-hydroxybutyrate), which can support ketosis and provide a...
100+ Keto Foods List: A Comprehensive Guide to Eating Keto
Whether you’re new to keto or a veteran, putting together your keto shopping list can be a challenge. We’ve made this easier by creating the Master Keto Food List. It lists 100+ keto foods so you can reduce your lap time at the grocery store. Beware, this article is long because it covers so much. Here's what's covered: Do I Really Need a Keto Food List? Use the list if you:...
Ketogenic Diet and Diabetes: Reduce Your Side Effects Now
You're probably wondering if the ketogenic diet is a good idea for someone with diabetes? At first glance, you think it is. Eating fewer carbs means your body will have a lower demand for insulin. True. On second thought, there's probably a lot more going on that you haven't thought of. Also true. If you're considering a keto diet and have diabetes, pre-diabetes, or even metabolic syndrome, you’ve come to...