Diet Tips / Keto

You may have heard that the ketogenic diet is easy. Just eat steak, avocado and dark chocolate, and easy-peasy—you’re burning fat. Some people start the keto diet for its weight loss benefits, but eating a low-carb, high-fat diet doesn’t work for everyone. Your body might give you some negative feedback, and...

You’re starting the ketogenic diet, and you’re psyched to reap all those keto health benefits you’ve heard about: increased fat burning, lasting energy and supreme focus. But instead, you start to feel irritable at the breakfast table, your energy levels are dipping and you’re having trouble sleeping at night. Bad news: You’ve...

If you’re new to the ketogenic diet, you might ask, “What are net carbs? Why should I care?” On a lower-carb diet, net carbs vs. total carbs are a big deal. Every gram of carbohydrate you eat counts. It’s essential to know how to calculate net carbs so you don’t...

When we set out to explore the intersection of keto, hiking, and other outdoor activities, our focus was clear: the ketogenic diet is ideal for endurance hikes and long-distance backpacking. By burning fat for fuel, keto provides steady, lasting energy, allowing more time on the trail and less time feeling...

One of the most efficient ways to keep your kitchen full of keto-friendly veggies, fruits and herbs is to grow them yourself. If you lack the space or experience to farm a garden plot, you can still garden with less risk and more chance for success — just grow keto...

Cravings for sweets and carbs are powerful enough to knock even those with willpower of steel off the rails. Whether you’re on a keto diet or just want to cut back on sugar, those cravings can destroy all your progress — and give you a major energy crash. Well, there’s...

Breaking news: Shopping for lower-carb foods doesn’t have to be a hassle. You can find high-quality, keto-friendly options (and plenty of them) at your local Whole Foods. We gathered a few of our favorites below, like keto-friendly snacks, essential cooking fats and specialty foods that you won’t always find at...

When I first went into nutritional ketosis by restricting carbs, I felt like a new person. Actually, I felt like garbage for a few days, then I felt like a new person. There’s a good chance you’ve heard people rave about the benefits of ketosis — increased energy, effortless fat...

Eating a keto diet – getting roughly 75% of your calories from fat, 20% from protein, and less than 5% from carbs – is a powerful way to lose a few pounds, burn fat, and upgrade your brain. Without access to glucose from carbs, your body turns to fat as...

Choosing the right diet makes all the difference in how you feel every day. I was in my 20s when I started suffering from severe fatigue and cognitive dysfunction. I was 300 pounds, sick constantly, and almost had to drop out of grad school because I couldn’t concentrate. Back then,...

Keto diets have gained popularity for their high-fat approach, and new variations are emerging as people explore different ways to follow them. One trend is the vegan keto diet, which focuses on plant-based foods, high fat and minimal carbs. A vegan keto diet can support some aspects of performance, offering...

You’ve started the high-fat, low-carb keto diet and you’re excited to see results (rapid weight loss and more energy? Yes, please!). You know you’re allowed roughly 20g of net carbs a day, give or take depending on your body. But what does that amount of carbs look like on your...

If you don’t yet have a Costco membership, you may want to consider getting one. Not only does the warehouse chain offer good value for mega sizes, its clean, organic options have made it a cult favorite among low-carb fans. Read on to discover the best keto foods — that...

Starbucks is one of the leading coffee shops for keto-friendly drink options. Now, its latest secret menu beverage — the low-carb “white drink” — has taken keto followers by storm. The Starbucks white drink is a spin on the coffee chain’s Peach Citrus White Tea Infusion: A drink that normally...

Researchers in Canada found that coffee helps your body produce ketones, and as participants drank more coffee, ketones in the blood increased.  What the study says: Drinking coffee in the morning increased ketone biomarkers by 88-116% for up to four hours after drinking it. Coffee consumption broke down fats in the...