Cooking at home is fun and relaxing for some, while difficult and frustrating for others. Regardless of how you feel about cooking, we can all agree that we are doing it more than ever right now due to social distancing efforts. For those new to the ketogenic lifestyle, or considering the keto diet, this article covers keto macros and explains how to create easy keto meals. We will also share some...

If you've started the ketogenic diet, or are even just interested enough to start your research, you'll have heard the term "exogenous ketones" or keto BHB before.That's because many keto-ers, whether they're experienced or new to the diet, use exogenous ketones as a supplement to their low-carb diet to: Quickly achieve the metabolic state of ketosis Curb carbohydrate cravings and reduce appetite Speed up keto weight loss Relieve or prevent the...

For some people, life without pizza isn’t life worth living. So if you’re embarking on a low-carb or keto diet, we won’t be surprised if you are wondering whether you’ll still be able to enjoy pizza.The short answer is: yes. The longer answer is: yes, but you’ll have to make some changes.That’s because a slice of regular crust pizza contains 30 grams of carbs, which is virtually all the carbs...

Did you know that there is more than one type of ketogenic diet?While the basics remain the same (very few carbs), slight modifications help make the low-carb lifestyle work for different people, depending on their goals.For example, one version of the diet is designed for athletes and allows you to eat more carbs than normal once per week. Another takes into account when you eat your carbs each day, so...

Living a low-carb lifestyle like keto comes with plenty of health benefits. Greater insulin sensitivity, more energy, improved mental clarity and brain health, and weight loss and management are among the reasons why celebrities, influencers, and even athletes like Tim Tebow are flocking to the ketogenic diet.  Also Read: Tim Tebow: 6 Reasons to Take the KETO 30 Challenge But if you’re just learning about the ketogenic diet, you may not...

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...

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...