Keto might be seen as a crash diet where you can take a pill or a drink and get full benefits of nutritional ketosis, but that’s not quite right. The true ketogenic diet is all about eating real and whole nutritious low-carb foods. Have you recently noticed many ads about keto pills, especially when they […]
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The ketogenic diet is now rapidly gaining popularity, and an increasing number of people have decided to give it a try, for weight loss or for general health, or even for improved energy levels, or any of its other benefits. Does the keto diet live up to the expectations, though? Does the science back up […]
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Eggs are the perfect healthy food. They contain healthy fats (as long as you eat the egg yolk) and extremely low in carbohydrates. They’re also high in B vitamins, vitamins A and D, and several minerals, such as selenium and phosphorus. For a long time, egg yolks were shunned because it was believed they raised […]
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If ever there was a restaurant that you should avoid like the plague on a keto diet, it’s Dunkin’ Donuts. The tempting smell of freshly baked donuts alone is reason enough not to step foot in there! However, if you really want to test your self control or if you’re traveling and Dunkin’ Donuts is […]
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Potassium is one of the most important micronutrients that you need in your diet, in order to maintain your health. It’s also one of the electrolytes you often see mentioned when reading on electrolytes and keto. This is because the keto diet has a diuretic effect, which means that electrolytes get flushed out of your […]
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Long John Silver’s is an American fast food chain restaurant that has been around for quite some time. They specialize in seafood, and most of it is deep-fried, which means that you’ll have a heck of a time eating here if you’re on a low-carb or ketogenic diet. The good news is that they now […]
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Not many fruits are allowed on the ketogenic diet because of their high sugar and carbohydrate content. But some fruits are OK to eat in moderation. Berries are lower in net carbs than many fruits. They are also one of the healthiest foods on the planet because of their protective antioxidant properties, which makes them […]
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Sonic Drive-In is more commonly known as just “Sonic.” It’s a drive-in fast-food restaurant that was opened by the same company that owns Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby’s. The appeal of Sonic Drive-In is similar to that of old-fashioned restaurants in the 1950’s where you pull up to a covered port and order your food […]
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One of the most difficult things about changing your lifestyle and your diet is dealing with temptations on a regular basis and sticking to your decisions day after day. The keto diet is quite restrictive, and in the beginning, it has a steep learning curve. If your family isn’t keto, things might be somewhat trickier […]
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In general, fruit is very nutritious. It’s full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidant nutrients that reduce inflammation and protect you against major diseases. Most fruits are not recommended on the ketogenic diet due to their high carbohydrate count, but there are a few exceptions. It’s important to note that the sugar in fruit is […]
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