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Coffee. Butter. Oil. Individually, these ingredients are kitchen staples, but when combined, they transform into keto coffee— a frothy, energizing concoction that has gone from an underground favor...

In an era where health and wellness reign supreme, two widely adopted trends, ketogenic dieting and intermittent fasting, have garnered attention for their reported health benefits and weight loss ...

Where do you stand on the low-carb vs. keto spectrum? Think keto and low-carb are the same? Though both diets limit carbohydrates and offer incredible health benefits, fundamental differences exist...

Embracing a low-carb diet like keto or paleo involves drastically limiting carbohydrates. That means bye-bye cookies, cakes, soda, candy, fruit, sweet sauces, and common sweeteners like table sugar...

Whether you’re a long-time keto enthusiast or a keto beginner, you’ve likely come across the term “dirty keto” (aka, lazy keto). Dirty keto refers to a version of the keto diet that disregards the ...

You’ve probably seen those jaw-dropping before and after transformations of people shedding pounds on the ketogenic diet. But are these legit? And if so, what’s the secret behind this seemingly mir...

Embarking on a low-carb keto journey means venturing into a world where your body’s energy source shifts from carbohydrates to fat.  While this switch brings many benefits, from weight loss to impr...

Achieving ketosis can be a game-changer for those looking to lose weight, improve their overall health, and increase their energy levels.  Once ketosis is achieved, the key is staying in this metab...

 We’ve all been there—that frustrating yet familiar feeling of mental fog weighing us down as we struggle to concentrate, recall information, or maintain mental clarity. Often referred to as “brain...

Are you excited to start your ketogenic journey, but worried about the infamous “keto flu” that might hit you in the first few days? The keto flu can leave you feeling drained and sluggish—like hav...

If you’re on the ketogenic diet or have diabetes, you probably know that limiting carbohydrates is the name of the game. However, it’s not necessarily as simple as tallying up the total carbs you c...

The keto diet has taken the world by storm, with everyone from celebrities to your next-door neighbor jumping on the low-carb, high-fat bandwagon. But what exactly can you eat on a keto diet? Is it...

Electrolytes play a crucial role in our body’s daily functioning. They’re responsible for maintaining fluid balance, supporting muscle and nerve function, and so much more.   Unfortunately, it’s no...

The ketogenic (keto) diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many benefits, from weight loss to improved brain health. But as a diet that emphasizes low-carb intake, it’s easy to become dehyd...

Are you tired of feeling sluggish and dehydrated during your intermittent fasting periods? You’re not alone! Many people overlook the importance of consuming electrolytes while fasting. But truth b...

While the keto diet is known for reducing hunger and keeping you full between meals, even the most seasoned keto dieters will find themselves in need of snacks now and then. This is especially true...

If you’re following a ketogenic (keto) diet or just starting to learn about it, you’ve likely heard that tracking macros is the key to keto success. If you’re unsure what this means and why it’s so...

Not getting enough electrolytes is enough to make anyone feel crummy—think fatigue, muscle cramps, brain fog, and headaches. Those following a keto diet, however, are even more vulnerable to electr...

As one of the key ingredients in the viral “bulletproof coffee” trend, MCT oil has become a well-known supplement in the wellness world. While it’s most commonly associated with the keto diet, it’s...

From grass-fed meat to pre-made bone broth to fancy cheeses, many people think eating a keto diet is expensive. While it certainly can be, this doesn’t have to be the case! Eating keto on a budget ...

Potassium is a mineral that plays an essential role in several bodily processes, however, very few people consume enough of it. In fact, nine out of ten U.S. adults don’t reach the daily goal of 4,...

On a traditional ketogenic diet, meat is typically a common menu item, but that doesn’t mean the diet is off-limits for the vegetarian population. As the keto diet has skyrocketed in popularity, ma...

When most people think of the keto diet, they think of a way of eating that includes plentiful meat and cheese. But keto doesn’t necessarily equate to a diet heavy in animal products.  The keto die...

High-protein, low-carb diets have become increasingly popular as a means of shedding weight, increasing muscle mass, and improving overall health.  Many well-known varieties of this eating pattern ...

Life is made up of memories—what you’ve seen, heard, and done. Every bit of information you take in, however, is only useful if you can remember it. Without memory of the past, you cannot properly ...

Keto has earned a reputation as a weight loss diet (and rightly so), but at its core, it’s truly a brain health diet.   The keto diet (short for ketogenic) is a high fat, moderate protein, very low...

The keto diet is known for being a very low-carb, high-fat way of eating, but what about protein? Experts say protein should be consumed in moderation on a keto diet, but what exactly does that mea...

If you’ve ever been hangry or affected by the dreaded 3 p.m. slump, you know the magic of a good snack. After a few bites, you feel your mood and energy lift, allowing you to stay productive and co...

Hydration is an integral part of any diet or lifestyle (not to mention, survival), but it becomes even more essential when following a ketogenic or “keto” diet. Why? Because dehydration is one of t...

When following a keto diet, fat is the name of the game. Keto dieters eat about 60-70 percent of their calories from fat, 25-30 percent from protein, and 5-10 percent from carbohydrates. This macro...

The keto diet is all the rage these days—and for good reason. With benefits like weight loss,  more stable energy, reduced need for insulin in those with diabetes, improved brain health, and reduce...

Keto has taken the wellness world by storm. You’ve probably noticed keto snacks on grocery store shelves or your favorite wellness influencers talking about their experience with this low-carb diet...

Breakfast can be hard. Breakfast on the go is even harder! Still, we all know how important breakfast is. After waking up from a too-short night of sleep, it’s easy to neglect to nourish your body ...

Let’s face it: the typical office “snack rack” sucks. It's riddled with cheap carbs (e.g., corn, oats, rice), packed with sugar or sugar equivalents (e.g., dextrose), and offers little-to-no nutrit...

Snacking is no longer a leisure activity – it's become a full-fledged necessity for many of us. The two driving forces behind this dynamic are a significant uptick in weekly hours worked in America...