First of all, congratulations on making it this far. I’m confident you’ll find the keto diet rewarding for your taste buds and that you’ll reap the benefits to your waistline and your health in no time at all. One of the most commonly asked questions when someone is just starting keto is: “What in the […]

As keto becomes more popular, packaged foods and products labeled “keto” or “low carb” have been popping up all over. But with more and more products to choose from, it has become harder to tell which ones are worth choosing. Here are some tips for sticking to health, keto friendly foods and avoiding the fakes.  […]

One of the biggest misconceptions standing in the way of ketogenic diets being more widely recommended by medical professionals is confusion between nutritional ketosis and diabetic ketoacidosis. Let’s take a moment to discuss the differences between these, dispel common myths, and allay fears so that people can feel encouraged to try this powerful strategy for […]

Let’s face it: for some people, following a low-carb or ketogenic diet is easy. They ditch the bread, pasta, potatoes, candy, and other starchy and sugary foods and never look back. They’re totally content sticking with fatty proteins, non-starchy vegetables, dairy foods, and nuts and seeds. For others, though, including keto-friendly sweet treats can make […]

It’s time to challenge yourself to reboot your body and your mind. Think beyond your reasons for doing the refresh and consider the habits you are trying to change. What are habits? Habits are simply an automatic set of behaviors we do during the day. Our morning routine is a well-established habit that we do […]

The start of a new year is traditionally a popular time to adopt new health habits, or get back to ones that fell by the wayside during the holidays. It’s true of any year, but maybe this year more than ever. Did you find yourself reaching for high-carb foods during these unprecedented times? Seek solace […]

This year, the holidays give us special reason to reflect on what matters most to us and the importance of those we love. Our Thanksgiving will probably look different this year and that is okay. This month, I shared my advice for prepping like a chef, and planning for the day after the big day. […]

My previous article walked you through a few things to know before starting a keto diet. But knowing what to do and actually doing it aren’t the same things. So now that you know the basics—what keto is, how it works, and what to focus on—here are some tips for getting started and setting yourself […]

You’ve watched a bunch of videos, listened to some podcasts, lurked on a few forums, and you’ve decided you’re gonna do it: you’re gonna try this keto thing. Great! Come on in, the water’s fine! And guess what? It’s as simple as cutting sugar and starch out of your diet and keeping all other carbohydrates […]

Apart from the well-documented benefits ketogenic diets provide—like weight loss1, lower blood sugar and blood pressure2, and improved cardiovascular risk factors3—people commonly report sharper thinking. Brain fog disappears, and it’s smooth sailing for cognitive function. Is this—no pun intended—all in people’s heads, or is keto genuinely good for the brain? Your Brain on Glucose & […]

Look at pictures of food on keto social media and no one could blame you for thinking that dairy is required when you’re eating this way. Bowls are filled with cheese covered in rivers of melted cheese, with cheese sprinkled on top for good measure. People put butter in their coffee, and keto dessert cookbooks […]

“I can’t sit still!” “I’m bursting with energy!” “I don’t need an alarm to wake up anymore!” Any of these sound familiar? Poke around keto-oriented social media and you’re bound to come across people claiming their energy is through the roof. That they started working out because they didn’t know what else to do with […]

There’s no doubt that you’ve heard about the keto diet before. From people in your everyday life who swear by it, to celebrities who rave about it; keto dieting is all the rage. Although you probably think that keto dieting is a new fad because of the traction it currently has, the keto lifestyle has […]

Guest post by Jessie. Many of the people reading this post might enjoy hiking, some others might like camping… but would you want to hike and camp for five months straight? Living out of your backpack as you trek through some of the most amazing and treacherous terrains this country has to offer, sleeping in […]

Since I’ve been doing keto since 2017 I’ve probably googled or talked to other keto people about my bowel movements more times than I ever did before my keto existence. Then the past few months I started introducing intermittent fasting and I was right back to my regular inquiries of the internet to learn what […]

Why should I track what I eat on keto? Writing down what you eat is like seeing a day’s worth of food laid out before you. You can identify your good habits (such as eating three daily meals and choosing healthy snacks) and your bad habits (such as unhealthy snacking). You can write it down on paper, track on a computer spreadsheet, take […]