Let’s face it.Even the most hardcore keto dieters want a piece of chocolate every now and then.The problem? A typical 40g chocolate bar has 20g of sugar. Besides being an obvious keto no-no, this also is just a general no-no for your health. The sugars in these bars are not keto-friendly sweeteners. The impact on your blood glucose levels when your body has to respond to that much sugar is scary....

Many ketogenic diet crusaders will say that there's no place for fast food on a ketogenic diet.In fact, the term "dirty keto" was coined to categorize a ketogenic diet that includes less-than-healthy foods. But we've found that to make the ketogenic diet sustainable, it's important to make it integrate as seamlessly as possible with new keto-ers lives. And that means that there is room for fast food on the ketogenic diet.One...

The keto diet plan involves eating lots of fat, a modest amount of protein, and tiny amounts of carbohydrates and sugar. Following a keto diet will eventually help you achieve a state of ketosis, where your body burns fat instead of carbohydrates for energy.This all means that it's absolutely possible to do vegetarian keto, and in fact, many ketogenic dieters do stay away from meats.Because the keto diet is mainly made up of...

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are pretty cool. They’re an unassuming, odorless, transparent liquid at room temperature, but they pack a serious health kick when incorporated into your diet.Initially used to treat epilepsy (read: good for your brain) [1], they are now being cited for promoting weight loss [2], increased energy [3], mental focus [4], and a host of other health benefits ranging from improved cholesterol levels [5] to gut health [6]. And this isn’t just our...

Addicted to mayonnaise? Do you eat it on everything, including you’re eggs? Use it around the house to remove paint splatter, clean house plants, or lubricate a squeaky door[*]? Ok, probably not the latter few things, but if you enjoy eating mayo and are on a keto diet, trying to slim down, or just trying to reduce carbs, read on.Mayo is allowed on keto, but you should watch out for...

There’s no need to give up your trips to Starbucks on the keto diet, but knowing what and what not to order is crucial to staying in ketosis. Here are a few basic guidelines: Order sugar-free options. Starbucks offers several sugar-free syrups (hazelnut, vanilla, mocha, and cinnamon dulce), or try Stevia, Splenda, or erythritol for a sugar-free pick-me-up. Request heavy cream instead of half and half or milk (lactose is...

For a diet made up predominantly of fat, you'll want to make sure you stock up on the absolute best keto cooking oils. That's because the oil you cook with can make or break the perfect meal!Not all oils are created equally, and some are better for cooking than others.Some have to go through intense processing before they ever make it to your kitchen. Others have such low smoke points...

You’ve decided to invest in your health by participating in the ketogenic way of eating, or maybe you’re thinking about giving keto a try. Great! But sometimes your schedule gets crazy and sometimes slipping through the drive-thru after work is a necessary evil. Good news: there is such a thing as keto fast food.Believe it or not, keto can be easy to stick to when you’re eating out if you're prepared to...