If you’re reading this right now, chances are you are six days or less away from the next taco Tuesday. When searching for the perfect side dish to go along with those tacos on your plate, refried beans are one of the first dishes that come to mind.Refried beans are a staple in the Mexican food culture. The dish is a combination of cooked and mashed beans.But, as delicious as they...

Low-carb dieters sometimes feel limited by their options in the kitchen. It might feel like a challenge to come up with new ways to prepare the foods that will help you get healthier and lose weight. But diets like the ketogenic diet don’t have to feel restrictive. One way to expand your horizons is to use the most versatile keto-friendly foods that allow you to expand your keto repertoire. Heavy whipping cream is...

One of the restaurants ketogenic dieters miss the most is Chick-fil-A. There’s something so crave-worthy about fast food chicken joints. But if you’re following a ketogenic diet, a chicken sandwich is not typically on the keto menu. Samuel Truett Cathy, an American businessman and author, founded Chick-fil-A in 1967. Since then, it’s grown to over 2,300 restaurants across 47 states [1]. The fast-food chain is known for its waffle fries and fried chicken...

When you need to grab some fast food on a ketogenic diet, what’s the first restaurant that jumps to mind? Maybe Chipotle or a salad place. But probably not a chain known for sandwiches.  But believe it or not, there are plenty of Jimmy John’s keto options if you know how to hack the menu. Jimmy John's is a fast food restaurant chain headquartered in Illinois. Jimmy John Liautaud set up this restaurant...

This Valentine's Day, ditch the over-crowded restaurants, over-priced prix fixe menus, and carb-filled dinners that leave you weighed down.You and your sweetheart can enjoy a spectacular keto-friendly date night from the comfort of your own home!From appetizers to dessert, we offer you delicious options for 3-course meals that'll satisfy your tastebuds and indulge your sweet tooth, while keeping your waistline happy. Your 3-Course Keto Valentine's Day Menu Keto-Friendly Appetizers [gallery...

Following a ketogenic diet doesn't have to be more difficult than a “regular” diet. Eating keto can easily become second nature with the right preparation and planning. It’s imperative that you stick to any diet for long enough to reap the benefits. That timeframe is usually 30-45 days. This is why we made it the KETO 30 Challenge, rather than the KETO 15!That means you should make the diet sustainable. Arming...

Stuck on present ideas for your low-carb loved ones? Don't worry, we’ve got your back.We'll walk you through the why and how of keto holiday gifts. There are eight categories below with options for those brand new to the diet all the way to keto pros.For those who know nothing about the keto diet, we've included a "Why" blurb at the top of each section. This will help you understand...

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb, moderate-protein diet with the goal of inducing nutritional ketosis, which is a metabolic state that enables you to burn fat (converted into ketones) for fuel instead of carbs (glucose). Ketosis is achieved through reducing carbohydrates for long enough to deplete the body’s glycogen stores, and eating plenty of quality high-fat foods. Since the ketogenic diet focuses on macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fats), you need to...