In order to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight, general consensus advises consuming fewer calories. Many do so by reducing portion size. However, simply choosing “low-fat” food options with reduced calories is not an efficient way to lose weight, or an effective way to maintain a healthy weight. Keto can help you buy the right foods.  Download our Master Keto Food List with 100+ keto foods mapped out for...

By Molly Devine, RD, LDNI really don’t know what I would do if you told me I had to give up my avocados. Thankfully, they are a staple of a balanced ketogenic diet and a great source of healthy fat, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber, so I don’t have to!  So versatile that they can be eaten on their own, mashed in dips, creamed in dressings, and even blended in...

Of course eating fat makes us fat, right? Not so fast. The answer is actually a bit counterintuitive, but not too difficult to parse out. We don’t feed our livestock butter or lard when we want them to quickly reach market weight. Instead, we fatten up our farm animals — pigs, chickens, cattle, and even fish — on grains like corn and soy. So then, it’s reasonable to ask, why...

Low-carb, high-fat diets owe much of their popularity and effectiveness to the fact that they place a greater emphasis on unprocessed whole foods. In addition to enjoying more flavorful meals, dieters are able to obtain good sources of important nutrients directly from food sources, like certain vitamins, which are more bioavailable in fats. As a result, this reduces the need to supplement when consuming low-carb, high-fat diets. Having said that,...

We all know that sticking to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult while traveling. We have a few tips that can make things a little easier for you the next time you go on a business trip or family vacation. Keto Travel Tip #1: Do Your Research and Call Ahead Before you begin your trip, do some research about the area you are visiting. Get an understanding of the restaurants and markets...

Get ready to experience the fat-torching benefits of a ketogenic diet. Whether you're starting your keto journey or getting ready for the KETO 30 Challenge, pretty much everything you need to whip up one of our delicious-tasting KetoLogic recipes is on this shopping list:   The easiest way to grocery shop for healthy foods is usually to hit the perimeter of the store. The keto diet is extremely flexible in terms...

Consumption of convenience foods has been on the rise for decades1, with more and more Americans embracing an alternative to hours spent in the kitchen. Sure, everybody loves good home-cooked meals, but simply can’t fit them into their schedules every day. Instead, restaurants and manufacturers stepped in to offer drive-thrus, heat-and-eat meals, and other grab-and-go fares. It didn’t take long for these quick eats to be implicated as major contributors...

It’s a commonly asked question during this time of the year: How can I stay keto during the holidays when I’m surrounded by sweets and treats and carb-loving friends and family? Even though it may sound daunting - and maybe even impossible - we are here to assure you that with some creativity and discipline, you can definitely do it! Here are tips on how to stick to keto during...