In a world filled with bread and baguettes, corn syrup-laden juices, and sugary sodas, quitting carbohydrates and going keto can feel like an impossible task. But if you work at Sprouts Farmer’s Market in Katy, Texas, cutting out the carbs comes along with a team of support. Five of the employees at Sprouts have banded [...]
As America faces an obesity crisis, a new health threat is emerging on the horizon—Type 2 diabetes (T2D). Working together with the Center for Disease Control (CDC), physicians across the country are combating this life-threatening illness with a simple treatment—improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and lost weight. The rising cost of a rising scale If [...]
Ancient Nutrition’s signature bone broth and keto-approved supplements may be popping up in an unexpected place—your local doctor’s office! Ancient Nutrition has recently announced a new agreement with Natural Partners--an online platform that allows practitioners to purchase supplements and other health products at wholesale prices. Company executives hope that this new partnership will open a new [...]
What exactly is a taco? Though this may sound like a silly question, it’s the inquiry that would eventually spark Kentucky native Ashley Bledsoe’s culinary creativity. Bledsoe is the mind behind Taco Holler1, one of the country’s first taco trucks serving up low-carb tacos with a focus on fresh ingredients—and now, she’s turning her attention [...]
When most people imagine themselves on the ketogenic diet, they picture a breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are each stuffed with bacon, eggs, and steak cooked in butter. Unfortunately, this stereotype has put a number of vegan dieters off the idea of going keto, believing that it's impossible to go low-carb without consuming meat or [...]
When it comes time to slim down or lose some belly fat, many busy men and women turn to frozen low-calorie meals as a seemingly quick and convenient option to keep them on track and away from fast food during the workweek. But are these self-proclaimed "diet foods" actually good for your waistline? Dr. Giles [...]
The ketogenic diet has long been recommended by medical professionals for those looking to lose a significant amount of weight before an upcoming event or surgery. But can going low-carb help members of the population who are at a physiological disadvantage when it comes to shedding excess pounds? A new study conducted by researchers at [...]
DietDemand, a nationally-recognized weight-loss center focusing on providing customized dietary and exercise plans for those looking to shed excess weight, has recently announced in a press release1 that they will be expanding their ketogenic offerings in the coming year. The company explained that the increased focus on providing ketogenic options to their clientele was inspired [...]
Very few “food trends” have exploded in popularity quite as quickly as the humble jackfruit. High in protein and packed with plenty of vitamins, jackfruit has recently become popular with vegetarians thanks to its meat-like consistency when cooked. But what about jackfruit for those eating low-carb or keto? In this article, we’ll take a look [...]
The tragic tale of Otzi, the 5,300-year-old iceman who was murdered in the Alps from an arrow wound and head injury, has fascinated researchers since the late 1990’s. The ongoing examination and dissection of Otzi’s glacier-preserved body has provided academics with a ton of insight on early human life. Now, in a new analysis of [...]
Bye-bye boring black coffee! Starbucks lovers who have made the decision to go low-carb are rejoicing as “secret menu” enthusiasts reveal a keto-approved hack that allows fans of the international chain to get their fix…without wasting carbs! Read on to learn more about the fruity treat that brings the flavor without the carbohydrates—the Peach Citrus [...]
The ketogenic diet is often hailed as a meat lover's paradise. If you’ve picked up a keto cookbook or followed one of the most popular keto YouTube channels, there’s no doubt that you’ve already been bombarded with images of sizzling sausage and bacon cheeseburgers (without the bun, of course). While at the outset, the ketogenic [...]
In an era plagued with concerns over GMOs, unnatural chemicals being used to create everything from children's toys to dog beds, and non-science based fears over vaccines potentially harming health and causing longstanding mental illnesses, the world of holistic healing rose from the ashes by offering "natural alternatives" to common illnesses. One of the biggest [...]
If you live in any urban city (especially New York City!) you know that the best way to catch a quick lunch is to hit up one of the ubiquitous Halal carts offering tasty meats and spiced rice at all hours of the day. While everyone loves Halal food, most dieters believe that they have [...]
If you are trying to follow a low-carb, vegan, or Paleo diet, you probably have a routine that consists of checking nutritional labels, carefully planning your trips to the grocery store, and consulting your favorite search engine to find what's okay to eat. Spoon Guru, a new app designed by a panel of world-leading nutritionists, [...]
One of the most annoying side effects of the ketogenic diet is acetone breath. Acetone breath, sometimes referred to as "keto breath," is a side effect of ketosis that causes those on the keto diet to report persistent foul-smelling breath. Acetone breath gets its name from the breakdown of fat as a primary source of [...]
Did you know that a single tablespoon of soy sauce can have up to 2 grams of carbohydrates? While this might not seem like a lot, creating a marinade or sauce with it has the potential to kick you out of ketosis. When you are following a ketogenic diet, you need to be careful about [...]
It's something that every dieter in the world has experienced, no matter how much self-control they have: food cravings. Ketogenic dieters often find themselves with intense cravings for carbohydrates, especially in the first week when they are transitioning into ketosis. But did you know that when you're drooling over the donut box in the office [...]
For most people who start the ketogenic diet, they feel like they've finally started on a diet they can sustain. After a few weeks, most ketogenic dieters find that cravings are gone, the weight is melting off, and they've finally conquered their mental obsession with food. With so many reports that make it seem like [...]
Noshu is a new company delivering freshly-baked doughnuts both low in carbohydrates and crafted without the use of sugary additives to the Sydney and Brisbane suburbs. They are seeing rapid growth amongst diabetic consumers, as well as those who are following a special diet low in carbohydrates for weight control or anti-aging purposes. In the [...]
