I love making this keto blueberry smoothie on mornings I feel like I am running behind and don't have time to make breakfast. Putting protein powder in this smoothie really helps to keep me full until lunch time. Blueberries are a superfood, so this smoothie has some great nutrient properties. Blueberries are a great source of vitamin C and have a great source of antioxidants too. Instead of making a plain protein shake after working out, this would be a great smoothie to make ...
The Best Nuts for Keto: Low Carb Nuts, Seeds & What to Avoid
Nuts are known for their vitamin, mineral, fiber, and healthy fat content. What is often overlooked, however, is how many carbs they add to the diet. Since nuts are designed by nature to provide nourishment for a new plant, each one comes with some net carbs in the form of starches and sugars. This is why it is crucial to consider the carb counts of each nut before you incorporate them into your keto lifestyle. To give you a better idea of the best nuts for keto, let's take a look at carbs ...
- March 7, 2020
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The Best Low-Carb and Keto Fruits (and Which to Avoid)
Can you eat fruit on a ketogenic diet? In short, it’s best to avoid most fruits except for berries, avocados, olives, and tomatoes, which you can eat in moderation. Below, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best keto fruits you can eat on a low carb diet and what you should avoid. When people switch to a ketogenic diet, fruit can be an area of confusion. Fruit has been marketed as healthy for many years and generally has a positive stigma behind it. On the ketogenic diet, however, ...
- June 22, 2017
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Ketogenic Diet Low Carb Cheat Sheet
When people are new to the ketogenic diet, they often wonder what type of foods they should and could eat while restricting carbs. Although we do have an in-depth ketogenic food list, it doesn’t cover everything and doesn’t include all of the keto-friendly replacements and recipes that are most commonly asked about. Use our recommendations below to get an idea of the best alternatives for common high-carb ingredients and what foods you can replicate while going the low-carb route. Not only ...
- September 22, 2014
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Keto Tropical Smoothie
Come along and savor the last few days of summer that are left with me! Sit back, relax, and pour yourself a fruity and refreshing smoothie. Here's a great way to get all the delicious fruity flavors you crave into a keto-fied treat, that will leave you wanting more -- and not feeling guilty if you indulge in more than one! Shakes and smoothies are something that most of us are missing out on when it comes to keto. We're not allowed all of the super colorful fruits and flavors that go in, but ...
- September 6, 2014
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Blueberry Banana Bread Smoothie
Before you say it, I know what you're thinking: "But Craig, bananas are definitely not allowed on a ketogenic diet!" Don't worry guys, we're using banana flavored extract to impart some flavor into our smoothie - no real bananas needed! This one does thicken up slightly more than the others because of the addition of flax and chia seeds, but I think it gives a great hearty mouthfeel that is perfect for breakfast replacements. I've been on a little bit of a smoothie binge lately, so if you'd ...
- September 4, 2014
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Keto Coconut White Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are packed full of flavor while remaining keto-friendly. Go ahead and cook up a batch and eat them over the week or share with friends and family. One of the best parts of this recipe is that you follow pretty much the same process as making non-keto cookies, so they are easy for anyone to make. Making this recipe involves a few simple steps, starting with toasting the coconut flakes until nice and golden brown. Coconut is a great source of healthy fats and makes sure your ...
- May 19, 2022
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What is Saturated Fat? The Truth about These “Bad” Fats
Saturated fat has been known for decades as being a “bad” or “unhealthy” type of fat. However, the truth is saturated with complexity. For example, specific types of saturated fats and different foods rich in these fats can vary in how they affect our health. These fats can also impact each of us differently depending on our genetic vulnerabilities. For most people, however, this “bad” fat actually has a neutral or positive effect on health, particularly when consumed as a part of a carb ...
- June 6, 2019
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Top 25 Keto Approved Foods to Accelerate Fat Loss
Losing weight can be a complicated process filled with questions. Will this food help me burn fat? Is that going to stall my progress? Fortunately, most of your weight loss questions will be answered when you eat the right foods. What exactly do I mean by the "right" foods? You may think they are the foods that make you burn a significant amount of belly fat. However, these foods don't exist. The only way to legitimately accelerate fat loss with food is to consume foods that help you ...
- July 30, 2018
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The Keto and Collagen Guide: Everything You Need to Know About This Essential Protein
Although collagen is a protein, it does not have the same properties as other more commonly known proteins (e.g., whey, casein, meat, and fish). In fact, because of collagen's unique amino acid composition, it provides us with many benefits that we can see and feel. The positive effects of collagen even extend beyond what we can get from consuming fish, meat, whey, and casein proteins. Collagen is helpful in so many ways, especially on the keto diet. You can think of keto and collagen as a ...
- July 13, 2018
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