Diet Tips / Keto

Stuck in a keto food rut? You’re not alone. Following a low-carb, high-fat diet does have its benefits—weight loss, blood sugar management and even prevention of some serious health conditions. But it can also leave you feeling bored from eating the same foods repeatedly, like meat and cheese or bacon...

Being careful about what you eat can be challenging, especially because of the time-consuming prep of keto foods. And even if you’ve done all the work, you might forget one thing: snacks! Make sure to factor in keto snacks into your meal planning to help you reach your nutrition goals....

The keto diet involves eating very small amounts of carbohydrates and higher amounts of fat to burn more body fat as fuel. While the standard version does not allow much variance in the ratio of macronutrients, the cyclical ketogenic diet is more flexible. How exactly does this strategy work? And...

Keto (short for ketogenic) is a low-carb, high-fat and moderate-protein diet. Eating this way sends the body into a metabolic process called ketosis, which is when the body starts breaking down fat for fuel. Everyone from celebrities to regular keto devotees swears by the ketogenic diet for its health benefits....

Just because you’re gluten-free, keto or grain-free doesn’t mean pasta is off the table. Meet shirataki noodles, the zero-calorie, low-carb noodle that’s about to change your life. Popular in Japanese cuisine for centuries, they are exploding on the health food scene as a keto-friendly pasta alternative, and with good reason—they...

Eat fat to burn fat? It sounds counterintuitive, but that’s what makes the ketogenic diet so unique. Also called the keto diet, this low-carbohydrate, high-fat style of eating can help you feel energized and laser-sharp. It can even help you stay at a healthy weight—all while enjoying delicious, satisfying foods....

You’ve no doubt heard by now about keto’s ability to burn fat, and fast. But less has been said about keto and depression. Does giving up carbs and sugar help or hurt your mood? Read on for a look at what the science says, plus ways to tweak keto if...

Wondering how to build muscle on keto? Good question. After all, some people think the way to bigger, bulkier biceps means eating a high-carb diet. That line of thinking contradicts the standard keto diet, in which you typically aim for less than 50 grams of net carbs per day. So,...

The ketogenic (keto) diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that has become incredibly popular due to its proposed health benefits. This includes weight loss and a lowered risk for heart disease and diabetes. There are two ways to approach the keto diet: dirty keto and clean keto. Dirty keto still...

Despite your best efforts, you may find you’re not getting the results you want from the keto diet. You may ask, “Why am I not losing weight on keto?” Maybe you’re encountering challenges like weight fluctuations. You might even be experiencing gains instead of losses. It’s common to hit a...

Is it possible to enjoy both a keto lifestyle and drink alcohol? In a word: Kinda. While many beers and classic cocktails fall outside the scope of a low-carb diet, that doesn’t mean all adult beverages are a no go. So, what alcohol can you drink on keto? Our keto...

Being flexible comes in handy in all sorts of situations. Bad weather keeping you from your morning run outside? No problem, head to the gym instead. Favorite coffee shop closed? Make your own Bulletproof Coffee at home. Took a wrong turn while driving? Simply find another route. Your body’s metabolism...

When you first start the keto diet, one of the first big steps is transitioning out of your sugary morning coffee routine. You have a few choices… You can sip black coffee, if you’re hardcore like that. You can make a mug of traditional Bulletproof Coffee, which keeps you satiated...

Intermittent fasting may have exploded in popularity in recent years thanks to the health and fitness community, but the practice of fasting has actually been around for much, much longer. But while it has long been part of various religions, research has shown that fasting brings several health benefits. As...

If you follow a keto diet, you’ve likely heard that MCT oil and keto are a perfect match. But what is MCT oil, and how does it help someone stay in ketosis? Don’t worry—we have you covered in this guide to MCT oil and the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet...

Does the thought of going vegetarian keto seem almost impossible to you? After all, the ketogenic diet doesn’t include many carbohydrates. The typical macronutrient breakdown with this eating plan allows for less than 50 grams of net carbs per day, going as low as 20 grams. If you don’t eat...