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...

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...

Honey is nature’s own sweetener. Produced by bees from the sugary secretions of plants, honey does not just taste great, but it is also natural as well as it has plenty of nutrition benefits due to its high antioxidant content.That’s why nature’s own sweetener is considered a healthier alternative to sugar.But when you are on keto, you want to keep your carbs at the minimum to facilitate ketosis. And just like...

Every lifestyle change comes with side effects. Switching from eating a standard American diet (SAD) or even just a healthy higher-carb diet to keto is no exception.From bad breath to insomnia, and even feeling like you have the flu, most side effects of the ketogenic diet are short-lived and completely manageable.If you want to know how to address that one particular issue, or are simply wondering what’s up with another,...

The ketogenic diet is known for helping its followers lose weight easily[*], improve mental performance, and reduce cravings.But even the most delicious keto-approved meals can be heightened by the promise of a sweet dessert after. And if you’re a coffee drinker, you might find it much easier to start keto if you don’t have to switch to drinking black coffee.This is when having a keto sweetener on hand can help...