The Benefits of Ketone Strips to Monitor and Improve Weight Loss
You're hitting all your macros, working out regularly, and drinking your BHB religiously, but how do you truly know whether you're in ketosis? Ketone strips are a good way to determine whether your body has transitioned to fat-burning mode. It varies by individual, but in general, it will take 2 to 7 days for your body to achieve ketosis, depending on what you're eating, your body type, and your activity...
Keys To Kickstarting Ketosis The Right Way
You may have heard about “keto” or “low carb” diets in recent years because of their popularity with a wide range of populations. Celebrities have used it for weight management, high-level executives experiment with it to enhance mental clarity and athletes have tried it to enhance performance in events like the Tour De France. Originally used to treat patients with neurologic disorders, ketogenic diets are one of the oldest therapeutic...
3 Refreshing Ketone Drink Recipes
It's no secret that beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) can significantly improve physical and mental performance on a ketogenic diet, but what if it also tasted amazing? That's where we come in, with 3 fantastic ketone recipes!Not only is our BHB delicious, but we're constantly looking for new ways to take it besides the old handy-dandy shaker bottle and water method. Check out these great-tasting ketone recipes: 1. Sparkling Ketone Cocktail A little bit...
Guide to the Vegan Keto Diet
People tend to think the keto diet is all meat and dairy. And while it’s true that meat and dairy are great sources of healthy fats and protein, there are lots of vegan-friendly ways to get your macros for the day. If you think creatively, a vegan keto diet is not only possible, but incredibly easy. Here’s what to do...Eat the right foods. Download our Master Keto Food List with 100+...
Buyer Beware: What to Watch Out For When Buying Keto Products
By Molly Devine, RDIt seems like everywhere you look, a new brand of keto products is popping up. Most are new brands, while others are decades-old consumer product brands that are venturing into the keto world, hoping to capitalize on it as it continues to grow in popularity. Some of these include brands that have been staunchly anti-fat (pro low-fat) for years and are now suddenly jumping on the high-fat...
What are MCTs: A Perfect Primer for Everything You Need to Know
MCTs are very popular among those on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. This article goes over the basics of what MCTs are and how to add it to your daily regimen. What are MCTs? MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) are the key fat molecules found in coconut oil. MCTs are an amazing source of fuel for the body with many clinically studied health benefits. What are the benefits of consuming MCTs? Highly...
Cheating on the Keto Diet: How it Impacts Ketosis
The ketogenic diet is more of a lifestyle. It’s not something you do for a month or two then go back to your old diet. For it to be truly effective, you’ll want to make it a permanent way of eating. Because of that, it’s common for people to cheat from time to time by having a non-keto food or meal. And when that happens, you'll quickly feel the consequences...
Three Ways to Stay in Ketosis While Traveling
Hitting the road for the holidays? Tip #1: Intermittent Fasting This first "hack" isn’t something that is super difficult to do, but it helps a TON when you’re on the road with minimal keto-friendly options.You see, I rarely -- and I mean RARELY -- eat breakfast, especially when I’m on the road. I know that it’s kind of backwards thinking because a lot of us were trained to believe that breakfast...