So you’ve decided that you are going to start the ketogenic diet. Good for you. If you aren’t sure what the ketogenic diet is then first check out this Ketogenic Diet: Beginner’s Guide to Keto and Weight Loss. Once you’ve read that then come back here to read how I got started on it. Why …
While your body will experience a ton of benefits when doing keto, one of the main benefits that cause people’s ears to perk up is when they hear about the weight loss that happens. The basis behind this weight loss is a metabolic state that your body goes into known as ketosis. In fact, the …
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The importance of fat on a keto diet The ketogenic diet and the low-carb diet are often used interchangeably, as many people think they are essentially the same thing. However, there is one big (fat) difference between the two. A keto diet emphasizes adding more fat to your diet, while a low-carb diet does not. …
While not a common problem for those following a low-carb or keto diet, the keto rash is very unpleasant for those who are afflicted by it. Waking up one morning to a red, itchy rash covering your neck and torso can be quite distressing. The good news is that it isn’t something to really worry …
Just because you are giving up carbs and starting a ketogenic diet, doesn’t mean you have to give up on your Starbucks fix! Starbucks – apart from making great coffee – is just so convenient. They are often easy to get to, have an efficient drive-thru, and even an app so you can order before …
Do you remember when you were in school, and learned about the food pyramid? Carbohydrates such as breads, cereals, grains and pasts formed the based layer, with fruits and vegetables above it, followed by proteins and dairy, and then topped at the point of the pyramid with fats. Since 1992, this tool (developed by the …
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Yes – it is totally possible to eat fast food while following the keto diet! The keto diet is about reducing your carbohydrate intake while increasing your fat intake, so your body can enter the state of ketosis. You can’t just focus on the ratio of carbs to fat though. What you actually eat is …
From sweet to savory and everything in between, cream cheese is one of those ingredients that lends itself to all sorts of delicious recipes. I could easily sit with a tub and spoon and have that as my snack. Or my dinner, in fact. But that would be making poor use of its amazing versatility. …
Ok, let’s get it out in the open. We are going to be talking about your poop. A lot. I’ve been putting off writing about this. I am not entirely comfortable talking about it. And diarrhea isn’t even a very common problem with the ketogenic diet. But it does happen when you’re on your way …
When following a ketogenic diet, knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to eat. Certain foods will slow down your body’s fat burning ability. And the last thing you want when you’ve worked so hard to get into ketosis, is to be kicked out of! And who wants to deal with …
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