Want to add more protein into your diet, recover from a tough workout, or round out your macros for the day? Keto-friendly protein bars can be the answer. Protein bars are quick, convenient, and nutritious (if you buy the right ones).In this article, you’ll learn: Protein on the Ketogenic Diet Proteins are vital for the body [1]. Every cell in our body contains protein, and our body uses protein to make...

So you started the ketogenic diet and broke out into an itchy, angry rash. And you’re wondering… Does ketosis make you itchy?You likely have the “keto rash,” which is a preventable and treatable skin irritation that's a normal (albeit annoying) side effect of starting the ketogenic diet. What Is the Keto Rash? Keto rash is an uncommon inflammatory skin condition that comes with a scary-sounding name “prurigo pigmentosa” (pigmented irritation)....

Let’s face it.Even the most hardcore keto dieters want a piece of chocolate every now and then.The problem? A typical 40g chocolate bar has 20g of sugar. Besides being an obvious keto no-no, this also is just a general no-no for your health. The sugars in these bars are not keto-friendly sweeteners. The impact on your blood glucose levels when your body has to respond to that much sugar is scary....

I’ve followed the ketogenic diet since late 2011. And after years of using keto as a tool to fuel my performance as a professional athlete and philanthropist, I’ve learned two things:  The ketogenic diet has a host of benefits that may support weight loss, hormonal balance, management of chronic conditions, and improved mental and physical performance On the surface, keto can seem complicated, but it’s a rewarding lifestyle and approach...

As a professional athlete, I’m required to take care of my body. This means eating healthy and working out regularly.But I’m constantly looking for ways to improve myself - both mentally and physically - which is why I started the ketogenic diet in 2011. I wanted to fuel my body properly so I could be the best version of myself—on the field, in the broadcast booth, and in life.A low-carb,...

Calories, macros, calories, macros. Which one is the most important for weight loss? For health benefits? For more energy? Well, if you're confused about calories vs. macros, don’t worry. You’re not alone.Here's the short answer: Track calories to ensure weight loss, but manage macros to supercharge it. Understanding how each work is critical to weight loss success. That's because tracking calories is simply a means to measure how much energy you...

Everyone wants to be more productive, more alert, and mentally sharp. And everyone wants to stay that way for the long term.When your brain is “on”, you’re more focused, work becomes easier and complex tasks are more enjoyable. The good news: your brain’s ability to perform optimally is directly related to the foods you consume, so you have the ability to improve your mental clarity through diet.As eating patterns like...

Many ketogenic diet crusaders will say that there's no place for fast food on a ketogenic diet.In fact, the term "dirty keto" was coined to categorize a ketogenic diet that includes less-than-healthy foods. But we've found that to make the ketogenic diet sustainable, it's important to make it integrate as seamlessly as possible with new keto-ers lives. And that means that there is room for fast food on the ketogenic diet.One...