If you look through any social media community or watch any influencer page, you will eventually see something about what to eat to get the most out of your fitness routine and optimize your nutrition to improve fat loss. Whether it’s protein timing, fasted workouts, or pre-workouts, there’s a lot of info on what’s “best.” […]

People who follow keto diets (and some other diets as well) often plan their meals based on “macros.” Following macros can help you decide what to eat and how much–but what are macros, anyway? And do you need to stick to specific macros in order to get the results you want? What’s the definition of […]

Protein bars can be a lifesaver on busy days—especially for those that are newer to keto. But just because something claims to be a “keto” bar, doesn’t mean it’s good for you. In this video, I rank 16 keto bars based on what I would and wouldn’t recommend, looking at ingredients, net carbs, and more […]

For some of us, it can be especially difficult to stay on track during the holiday season. With parties, traditional foods, and even just how busy this time of year is, it can be hard to say no to all the sugar and other carbs that come our way. Fortunately, none of us have to […]

This morning we re-released Blueberry Pie, and it sold out almost immediately. Some time ago we released the Blueberry Pie for the first time, but due to problems with getting enough acacia gum, we only had about half of what we originally ordered. It still sold out in about 6 hours, faster than we anticipated […]

Alcohol may not be a health food, but it’s an important part of many people’s social lives and religious and cultural traditions. But what if you follow a keto diet? Can alcohol fit into this very low-carb way of eating? Fortunately, the answer is yes! Not being able to enjoy alcohol would be a deal […]

With all the crazy good Black Friday deals coming up, you may be thinking “Hmmm. There’s so much to choose from. Where do I start?”*  You’re in luck! We’ve included picks for everyone on your list.** Or you know. Just for you. Because you deserve some pretty awesome stuff this season, too. (#TreatYourself?) For the […]

It’s no secret that keto diets are great for weight loss and improving a long list of health issues. But what about keto and mental health? Is this very low-carb, high-fat way of eating as good for the mind as it is for the body? The emerging field called “metabolic psychiatry” says yes: keto can […]

If you’ve been following a low-carb or keto diet for a while, you’ve probably been steering clear of the most obvious sources of sugar and starch since your very first days of lower carb eating. Bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, cookies, cake, pastries, cereal, and all those other sweet and starchy foods have been off your […]

One of the most common complaints people have when meeting with a doctor or nutritionist is fatigue. A common refrain is, “I’m sick and tired of feeling sick and tired,” or “My get up and go got up and went!” These sayings might elicit a chuckle, but feeling tired and run down all the time […]

“This is me!” As I have thought about posting this I keep singing the song from “The Greatest Showman.” My name is Miriam I have been on a health journey. I’ve been eating keto for 7+ years. I’m not the size I want to be, but when I’m skinnier I still don’t like my body. […]

It’s that time of year again when everyone is pulling their favorite sweater out of the closet and heading out for a pumpkin spice latte. It’s fall and for many folks that means it’s time to cozy up with sweet, spicy, frothy coffee and tea drinks from Starbucks.  With a little planning, keto folks can […]

No gluten? No problem! There’s a gluten-free (GF) version of pretty much everything now, but how do you know what’s actually good? Here are some of our failsafe, easy gluten-free recipes… Breakfast 1. Banana-Walnut Bars All the flavor of the classic banana muffin…but it’s GF (obviously). And in bar form, so it’s even easier to […]

Instead of one large event in 2023, we are planning to do a series of smaller quarterly meetups where we bring in 1 or 2 speakers. A Bit of History In 2018 (at the Low Carb Houston conference), Miriam and I (Chris, that’s me!) decided we would do a keto/low carb conference in Salt Lake […]

We’ve covered the difference between the two in another post. But today let’s look at how to go gluten free successfully. Why gluten free? Some people show interest in eating a gluten-free diet because they think it will be healthier than the standard American diet. Sometimes it can be. But like most things, the devil […]

If you’ve been following a low-carb or ketogenic diet for a while, then you’re steering clear of high-carbohydrate foods. But have you ever asked yourself what exactly carbohydrates are? This might seem like a silly question, but as a nutritionist, I can tell you it’s not as obvious as you might think. So here’s a […]