Keto In-Depth

Monk fruit is a good choice for sweetening foods and beverages on a low-carb or keto diet. Research on the effects of monk fruit in humans is scarce, but evidence suggests it is safe and has no effect on blood sugar or insulin. Monk fruit sweeteners are gaining popularity among keto dieters and the general […]

Stevia is a sensible choice for many people. It’s not associated with adverse health effects and lacks the baggage that often accompanies artificial sweeteners with regard to being safe and “natural.” Artificial sweeteners are a controversial issue, whether you follow a keto diet or not. People who prefer to stick to “natural” ingredients often gravitate […]

People have been including sucralose in their low-carb and keto diets for decades, and it has not interfered with getting excellent results. Sucralose is one of the most common keto-friendly sweeteners. (It’s even the one Keto Chow uses!) Unfortunately, there’s a lot of misinformation about it, so let’s take a moment to go through what […]

If you need to follow a strict ketogenic diet to feel your best, then it’s best to avoid grains altogether. But if you can be a little more flexible with your carb intake, there might be a place for a small amount of grain in your diet. Can you include grains on a low-carb or […]

Stress eating is normal. It’s a very human behavior! Food is an easily accessible way to soothe difficult emotions. Most people find that keto diets help to reduce or eliminate sugar cravings and control appetite. This is great for people whose eating is guided solely by physical hunger. But what about those of us who […]

Whether or not 80/20 can work for you depends on why you’re doing keto. Some people genuinely need to stay strict all the time in order to manage a health condition. Do you need to follow a keto diet strictly a hundred percent of the time to get the results you want? Is it possible […]

While keto isn’t anything new, more and more research continues to be done showing its benefits, and telling us more about how it works in the body. Let’s take a look at some recent studies and what contributions they’ve made to the growing field of keto research. 1. Carbohydrate Restriction for Type 1 Diabetes The […]

If you’re satisfied with the results you’re getting from your low-carb, keto, or carnivore diet, then your current level of protein intake is working well for you. But if you’re not experiencing some of the benefits keto is often expected to deliver, consider whether reducing your protein intake could help shift things in a better […]

Struggling to lose weight even though you’re doing everything right with your keto diet? It could be your thyroid! Thyroid hormones have a powerful influence over your metabolic rate, which means they can affect how readily your body will let go of excess fat. Let’s take a closer look at the effect of thyroid hormones […]

Mornings can get hectic really fast (school drop off, traffic-heavy commute to work, appointments, etc.). Luckily, fast food chains have some pretty good keto-friendly options for days when you hit the ground running from the minute you wake up and don’t have time for another breakfast option! Our recommendations are below.  If you’re looking for […]

There’s something about the salty, crispy, crunchy nature of chips that can make them hit the spot in a way nothing else can. Here are my favorite keto-friendly options when I am looking for chips for a quick snack, or to use with a dip. This article may contain links to affiliate websites, and Keto […]

Even if you have normal blood sugar, chronically high insulin could be the culprit behind some of the health issues you may be dealing with—like migraines, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and so many more. In the keto community, we put a lot of emphasis on maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, and rightly so. After all, more […]

Since elevated insulin is the main cause of high uric acid (barring genetic disorders or use of medications that increase uric acid), it stands to reason that eating in a way that lowers insulin could potentially be helpful for maintaining a normal uric acid level and preventing gout flares. What is gout? Gout is a […]

Anyone interested in optimizing their health can benefit from wearing a CGM. These devices can be a helpful tool to customize your diet because you can clearly see how the foods you choose affect your glucose level. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) can be game-changers for improving your health, but they can be anxiety-inducing if you […]

The answer to whether keto bread is a good idea for you is: it depends. If you’re following a keto diet, bunless burgers and lunchmeat rollups are great, but let’s face it: sometimes you just want some bread! But bread is verboten on keto, right? Not so fast. Search for “keto bread” and you’ll find […]

“Available evidence suggests that carbohydrate restriction and ketosis afford benefits to kidney function.” BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care It’s undeniable that keto diets are good for weight loss, reversing type 2 diabetes, and improving conditions related to metabolic syndrome, like PCOS and hypertension (high blood pressure). However, there are still a lot of myths […]