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 fare. It didn’t take long for these quick eats to be implicated as major contributors...

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 meal, but simply can’t fit them into our 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...

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. Countless diets are based on the reduction of caloric intake to stimulate weight loss. Over 60% of women and 40% of...

Just because you’re on the keto diet, doesn’t mean you have to give up alcohol for life. Unlike most beers and liquors, a glass or two of a low-residual sugar wine most likely won’t throw you out of ketosis. So let’s drink to that! Cheers!While we don’t advocate drinking alcohol on a ketogenic diet (in fact, we recommend you avoid alcohol during the KETO 30 Challenge program), if you're going...

By Peter D. GriffinUnquestionably, nutrition and exercise together form an integral part of a diabetes management program. Second to diabetes medications or insulin therapy, these lifestyle interventions play a critical role in deciding the success and sustainability of any diabetes management plan.The keto diet is one way of eating that has been found to be effective in managing diabetes. The ketogenic diet is a low-carb / high-fat diet that focuses on...

Do you wonder whether you can still eat popcorn on a low-carb diet? Look no further. In this article, we’ll be exploring the carb content of different types of popcorn to determine whether or not it’ll fit in your ketogenic lifestyle. Should You Be Eating Popcorn on Keto? Carbs in Popcorn Is Microwave Popcorn Keto Friendly? How to Eat Popcorn on the Ketogenic Diet Low-Carb Popcorn Substitutes Carbs in popcorn:...

By Molly Devine, RD, LDNThe ketogenic diet is all the rage right now, and rightfully so, due to the many health benefits associated with this way of eating. Eating a low-carb (5%), moderate-protein (20%), and high-fat (75%) diet has helped many people lose weight, feel more energized, and improve health markers (such as lowered blood glucose, improved cholesterol, and lowered blood pressure) [1, 2, 3]. The downside of keto's growing popularity...

Let’s face it - sticking to a keto diet can be tough at the best of times, but on hectic mornings, it can be nearly impossible. Between walking the dog and getting the kids to school, nutrition is the last thing on your mind. So we’ve compiled our tastiest and easiest keto-friendly breakfasts to jumpstart your morning and make sure you have the nutrients you need to conquer the day!But...