The ketogenic diet was originally developed almost 100 years ago to treat epilepsy. Nowadays, it is used as a nutrition plan by health-conscious men and women to optimize body composition and athletic performance. Recent research suggests that high fat, very-low carb diets have another benefit: They may help control glucose, triglycerides, insulin, and body weight in people with diabetes. The research below shows the ketogenic diet may be an effective tool you can use to manage symptoms of ...
Keto Breakfast Burger
July 22, 2015 by 5 Comments
When this was first made for me, I didn't believe that the peanut butter would add anything of value to this dish - in fact, I thought it would take away from the taste. Boy was I wrong. The peanut butter adds that sweet element that plays so great with all of the rich and savory notes of the dish. The pepperjack cheese adds just a small hint of spice after each bite - which is a perfect addition. This is a fantastic option for a brunch or a heavy breakfast if you're the type that skips ...
- July 22, 2015
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Brown Butter Pecan Keto Ice Cream
July 19, 2015 by 20 Comments
In honor of National Ice Cream Day (yes, it's a thing!), I made one of my favorite flavoring of ice cream. Plus, it's one of the lowest carb ice creams that I have made before. It's almost pure fat - and it tastes fantastic to boot. The flavors of the brown butter and heavy cream come together to form an almost caramel type flavor. If you're familiar with the keto caramel recipe, then you'll see that this one has some similarities. You brown the butter, add cream, and mix everything ...
- July 19, 2015
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Asian Grilled Keto Short Ribs
July 17, 2015 by 2 Comments
As most of you know, I'm a huge fan of Asian food and flavors. Surprisingly, I've never had flanken cut short ribs (most familiar with the Korean style short ribs). I found them in the supermarket a few weeks back and grabbed some to try. I have to tell you - they are well worth it! They're not too expensive, they're extremely tender and delicious, and best of all - packed full of fats. I didn't have any Kimchi on hand, so I served with some purple cabbage, cilantro and a soy/vinegar ...
- July 17, 2015
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Butterscotch Sea Salt Ice Cream
July 15, 2015 by 2 Comments
My girlfriend's favorite flavor of ice cream is Salted Caramel from a local creamery here. I've really been playing around with the ideas of sweet and salty for a keto ice cream flavor to see how much more of the sweetness comes out with the salt aspect. I wanted to recreate both the texture and flavor of boutique ice cream with this butterscotch sea salt ice cream. This one definitely fits the bill. The flavors of butterscotch play perfectly with the saltiness that comes through. Though, ...
- July 15, 2015
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5 Minute Keto Pesto
July 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
Typically pesto is a very simple recipe of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Over the years people have added more and more ingredients to this classic recipe in order to adapt to tastes and preferences. My personal addition is the tomato paste. I felt like the original version of this recipe was slightly bitter with the basil and pine nuts competing for top flavor. A touch of tomato paste adds some acidity, sweetness, and cuts back on the bitterness. On keto, ...
- July 9, 2015
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Raspberry Lemon Popsicles
July 8, 2015 by 10 Comments
Being that the weather is heating up, the humidity is rising, and it seems like some days are just too hot - these popsicles will do just the trick. We went out to the Hmong Sheboygan Summer Festival on Sunday and although tons of fun, it was really hot! Once we got home, partially drenched in sweat, I knew that I had to make something that would cool us both off. The idea of keto and popsicles usually doesn't resonate with me that well. They're normally really hard (due to the liquids) ...
- July 8, 2015
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Keto BBQ Chicken Pizza (Dairy Free Crust)
July 4, 2015 by 5 Comments
If you want to keep the toppings dairy free, there are many nut-based cheese alternatives that you can make. From macadamia nut spreads to cultured "cream cheese" made from coconut cream, a quick search online will give you tons of results to try out. Though they will be slightly higher carb, they can still be used as a substitute. I based this off of the crust that's from my 5 Minute Pizza recipe. Although this one will take longer than 5 minutes, it gives a viable way to make flatbread ...
- July 4, 2015
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Avocado Tuna Melt Bites
July 2, 2015 by 29 Comments
I've been on a mission lately to use up different ingredients found around most common households. There's been quite a few e-mails sent to me lately about tuna melts. I never really had too many of these pre-keto, but I've had my fair share of grilled cheese and knew exactly what to do to get something portable, easy to make, and perfect for any time of the day. These keto tuna melt bites really fit the bill. The crispy outside matches great with the soft, creamy filling on the inside. It ...
- July 2, 2015
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Keto Mixed Green Spring Salad
June 30, 2015 by 1 Comment
With spring having just ended and the summer heat quickly approaching, a refreshing and filling salad is something that really fits the bill. A lot of people tend to think that salads are boring, plain, and only really eaten by people on a "diet". I tend to load my salads up, and bring the flavor with it - it's a great vehicle for many different tastes. Plus, the dressing you use is going to be loaded with fats, which means the macros are perfect for keto. Using the 5 Minute Keto Raspberry ...
- June 30, 2015
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