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Snacking can make or break a diet. Because the portions seem so small, we deceive ourselves into thinking we’re consuming less than we actually are. There’s nothing wrong with snacking, but it needs to be planned, controlled, and consistent. Planning your snacks Snacking should never be a spur of the moment kind of thing, simply [...]
Our weekly visit to the supermarket is usually characterized by an “ignorance is bliss” mindset. Most of us have little to no idea where the food that we eventually put on our tables actually comes from, and we probably prefer not to know. Due to the combination of the industrialization of agriculture, the decrease in [...]
Few high school and college students today are strangers to the concept of the “freshman 15,” the notion that students entering college tend to pick up some extra weight during their first year. According to a new study at Auburn University, however, this is no mere stereotype: 70 percent of college students gain weight by [...]
We live in a world of stark contrasts. While the populations of the poorest countries often do not have enough food to survive, the wealthiest nations are suffering from obesity epidemics. Today, a new development in food manufacturing is looking to solve both problems with a single product--ketogenic soylents. A hungry globe Most people are [...]
For people interested in the health food movement, it is not uncommon to come across some new or rare fruit from the Amazon Rainforest that is said to cure everything from pimples to bad digestion to cancer. After reading of the supposedly numerous natural cures for cancer and other serious illnesses, one logically becomes skeptical [...]
The ketogenic diet is nothing new. It’s a low-carb diet that has been around for quite a while with countless studies to back it up. The research behind it and years of support strengthen the power of this diet. The whole idea is to lower your carbohydrate intake in order to burn fat and improve [...]
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 [...]
You will adore this low carb dessert! Let's talk about desserts. Parfaits have to be the most refreshing treat out there. Am I right? The layers of cream and fresh fruit make it the ultimate go-to snack--, especially during the warmer weather months. Since spring is among us, it's only natural to start channeling the [...]
When adopting a keto diet, the ultimate goal is to achieve the fat burning state of ketosis. In this state where our bodies no longer rely on carbohydrates, which are broken down into glucose for fuel, a metabolic shift occurs where we begin burning fat and producing ketone bodies as a source of energy.1 As [...]
We've all been there- you promise yourself that you'll be making dinner tonight, but by the time 6om rolls around, you're so starving that you cave and head towards the nearest drive-thru. While fast food is usually never the best option for anyone trying to lose weight, those who are on the ketogenic diet need [...]
Try low carb seared tuna steak! Don't you love going to a restaurant and enjoying perfectly cooked, keto-friendly meals that are way more impressive than anything you could make at home? Well, that was my feeling about seared tuna. When you go out to eat and order a seared tuna dish, it always looks so [...]
This beef jerky recipe is the perfect low carb snack! Who doesn't absolutely LOVE a good piece of beef jerky? This low carb beef jerky recipe is loaded with flavor and has the option to turn up the heat if you're into that sort of thing. The chewy texture and meaty flavor make this particular [...]
