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...

If you're embarking on a new diet or weight loss program, it probably means you don't love the way you look right now. And you might even avoid being in photos because of how you look. But we're asking you to push those feelings aside when you do the KETO 30 Challenge. Here's why:  taking "before" photos are so important because when you're in the trenches day in and day...

Congrats for making the decision to improve your life with the ketogenic diet. As you embark on your new way of eating (WOE), you will quickly discover a new vocabulary. What's HWC and why do people add it to their coffee? Why are people celebrating a NSV? What's all the hype about MCT? And what exactly is BHB?We're here to introduce you to the lingo of the keto world with...

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...

Popular nutrition lore states that humans can only burn one type of energy as fuel: sugar. Doctors call this “blood sugar” or, more precisely, glucose. Once we exhaust our reservoirs of sugar, we need to eat more food for energy — much like a furnace. This oversimplified notion is not only wrong, but it’s making us sick. Diets that are high in sugar and refined carbohydrates (think bread, pasta, and...

Congratulations! You finished the KETO 30 Challenge. That’s a huge accomplishment! But now what? You’ll probably want to relax your diet a bit. Maybe treat yourself to a few extra carbs. Except you don’t want to undo all the work you’ve achieved. We’ve got some helpful tips to help you stay in ketosis and keep your weight in check.But before you do anything, download our Master Keto Food List with 100+ keto...

Thinking about giving the ketogenic diet a try? People are using it not only to lose weight, but to feel more energized, sleep better, and improve their mental focus. It’s not hype. The keto diet is a top health trend because it works. But before you go all in, here are the top 10 things you should know.1. Keto is more than a diet. It’s a way of eating (WOE)....

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...