The Best Low Carb Sweetener Options Most of us love a little bit of sweetness in the things that we eat and drink, but when you’re trying to keep your carbs low, that can be a challenge for obvious reasons. One of the things that people who work with us have had to give up [...]
Great-Tasting Low Carb Keto Drinks Water not only tastes great, but it’s one of the sources of life. We need water to survive, as do animals, plants, and the entire planet. As wonderful as water is, however, sometimes it’s nice to taste something a bit different than one of the bases of life. After all, [...]
Each person’s body reacts differently to the nutrients we consume and use to fuel ourselves. Often, low-carb dieters who want to lead healthy lifestyles and promote long-term health look for the right balance; that begins with understanding what a carbohydrate is. Carbohydrates, or carbs, are macronutrients that our bodies convert to glucose. We use glucose [...]
Ketone Information Guide There is a lot of misconceptions about low-carb diets in general - the ketogenic diet in particular. Before choosing a diet, it’s important to understand how it works, the most important factors, and how progress is measured. In this guide, the process of ketosis will be broken down, ketones will be defined, and it [...]
One of the most difficult parts of any diet is maintaining it when you’re away from home: you’re away from your kitchen, your cooking equipment, and your normal routines. In today’s workforce, however, travel is an all-too-common occurrence, and having to travel shouldn’t be the reason to go off the diet. The key to fighting [...]
The benefits of fats in your diet are often misunderstood when searching for a way to lose belly fat quickly and consistently. Most often we adopt a diet that is extremely low in fat and calories as we try and reduce our belly fat. With new research on dieting and fitness though, we are starting [...]
This is a guest post by Louise Hendon, co-host of The Keto Summit and author of The Essential Keto Cookbook. The Christmas and New Year period can leave us all feeling... sluggish, tired and heavier than usual. That’s where the keto diet can help. It’s great for boosting your energy, getting rid of excess weight [...]
A Healthier Holiday! Running out of ideas or just looking for a little inspiration? We've got a ton of health-conscious gift ideas for your friends and family right here. We've rounded up a ton of great low carb food/snacks, kitchen essentials and quirky items anyone would love to receive. Whether you're looking for a friend [...]
Today's post is from Ryan Luedecke who shares practical tips for low carb living at Mr. SkinnyPants. He's on a mission to order low carb at the top 30 fast food chains in the US and share the best options for keto dieters. In a hurry? Get his Papa John's Low Carb Menu one-pager if [...]
Become a Low Carb Coffee Expert! We could never give up our morning coffee, not forever anyway. Coffee has been shown to provide your body with tons of benefits as long as you keep it in moderation. If you find yourself stopping by your favorite coffee shop every morning, you may find those added grams [...]
Traveling While on Low Carb Diet Low carb diets can be daunting enough at home, let alone while traveling, especially if you’re just starting out. Even if you’ve been on a low carb diet for quite some time, you may find yourself tempted to cheat while traveling. It’s much easier to find high carb meals [...]
Guide to Natural & Artificial Sweeteners For hundreds of years, sugar and the delicious foods it produces hooked us good. It goes by many different names and is added to the most unlikely items. Sugar finds its way into our lives every day and will keep you coming back for more. Fortunately in more recent years, [...]
Intermittent Fasting Myths That Need to be Debunked! We get a lot of questioning looks when we mention to our friends and family that we sometimes intermittently fast. The first of which is usually "so you just don't eat all day?!" What most people don't realize is that they probably fast every day of their lives [...]
Coconut oil is one of the most beneficial super foods in the world. It’s versatile, tastes great and is full of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can have great effects on your health. Their size makes them very easily absorbed by the body. The most beneficial of the four types of MCTs found in coconut oil is [...]
Grass fed VS Grain fed! When you're enjoying a hearty steak or some savory beef stew, you may not be too concerned about whether the beef in your meal has been grass-fed or grain-fed. But a study has shown that there are indeed more benefits of eating grass fed beef than its grain-fed counterpart. Grass fed [...]
Is Stevia Safe? Now that the dangers of excess sugar are well known1, new developments have uncovered some natural sugar substitutes. One of the most common of which is known as stevia. The stevia leaf is an herb originally from South America, but can now be found all over the world. The herb is naturally sweet, about 200 [...]
Losing Weight? Watch Out for These 5 Foods! When you're trying losing weight, first assess the types of food you eat. A person’s diet and lifestyle are major contributing factors to losing weight. In fact, many people will agree that weight loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise; meaning if you are in the gym [...]
What is it? Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat vs. your total body weight. It is the total fat mass divided by the total body mass. For example, if a 200 pound man is carrying 40 pounds of fat, his body fat percentage is 20% (40 divided by 200 is 0.20, times 100 [...]
To Take or Not To Take? Many people consider their fitness supplements an important part of their lives. Some keep it as simple as a multivitamin to make sure there are no gaps in their diets, while others ingest a bevy of different substances for various reasons. Take for example, Tim Ferriss, author of The [...]
Incredible Edible Egg! Eggs are one of the most versatile foods on Earth! Fried, poached, boiled, emulsified, beaten, whipped, baked, separated, souffled or eaten raw- eggs are a must! They're full of fat and protein, with very little carbs, which makes them perfect for anyone on a ketogenic diet. The average large egg contains 5g [...]
