How long should you stay on keto
How long should you stay on keto is a much debated topic amongst the experts. Most will say that if you are going to eat a nutritional diet that allows…
Fruits and Berries
If you are just starting the ketogenic diet or are thinking of starting it, you may want to know whether you can eat fruits and berries. I will try to…
Carbohydrates vs Sugars
If we compare carbohydrates vs sugars, do you know which is worse? To answer this question I will try to explain based upon the glycemic index and glycemic load of…
Calculating Carbs
Calculating carbs on the ketogenic diet is an important part of being able to stay in ketosis. In this blog, I want to explain what net carbs are and how…
Eating out on keto
Eating out on keto at a restaurant can be a challenge when you are following the keto diet. When I started eating keto, I was very intimidated at the thought…
I want to lose weight fast
There is no magic pill to lose weight fast. It will all take time, but we can speed things up. If you are determined to lose weight as fast as…
Keto and hydration
Staying hydrated when beginning or continuing a ketogenic diet can not be over stated. Becoming dehydrated is probably one of the most common problems (and easiest remedied) for anyone on…
Is eating keto expensive?
Before you change your diet, you will probably want to know if it is more expensive to eat keto. Eating on a ketogenic diet definitely can be more expensive than…
19 Ways to Reduce Your Keto Grocery Bill
Everyone wants to find ways to reduce your grocery bill, and these ideas apply even if you don't follow the ketogenic diet. If you are able to utilize these topics…
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is going for long periods of time through out the day where you are not eating or drinking anything that has any caloric impact. The way…
Can you eat nuts on keto
Can you eat nuts on keto? Nuts are a tasty and nutritious addition to your diet. But, there is a difference between different nuts and how ketogenic they are. Hopefully…
Cinnamon Sticks
Foods that help lower blood sugar
Cinnamon Sticks If you are trying to get healthier, why not eat some foods that will naturally help lower or maintain your blood sugar? If you are on the ketogenic…
What is Insulin Resistance
Unfortunately insulin resistance is a rapidly growing problem in the United States and it does not get much attention. Insulin resistance is when your cells in your body start resisting…
Meats on Keto
Meats on keto First off, not all meats are created the same. I am not going to tell you to only eat meat X and not eat meat Y. I…
What you should know about eggs.
If you are following the ketogenic diet, then eggs are a big part of your diet, or at least should be. When I started this diet, I just bought the…
Vegetables for a ketogenic diet
The best vegetables for a ketogenic diet When choosing vegetables for a ketogenic diet, you want to choose those that have the best nutrition, lowest carbs and sugars, and taste…
What is the keto flu?
The keto flu is a common occurrence for those that are starting the ketogenic diet. It happens as your body is transitioning between eating carbs and sugar, to being able…
Is sugar a drug
Is sugar a drug?
Is sugar a drug Well, in order to answer this question, we need to understand what constitutes a drug and addiction. By determining what the common definition of a drug…
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used for its health benefits for about 2000 years. It is produced by fermenting apples. In recent years I have been hearing more and…
Dessert on Keto
My Keto Pecan Pie This is probably my favorite topic when it comes to eating ketogenic. Even before my wife and I started eating keto, I needed to know if…
Alternatives to Sugar
If you have started the ketogenic diet or are thinking of starting it, you will be asking what to use instead of sugar for your recipes. I will try to…
25 Reasons NOT to eat sugar
How much sugar does the average person eat? Many of us know that eating too much sugar is bad for us, but here I have put together a list of…
List of different names of sugar
List of different names for sugar Why is it so hard to determine what is sugar on a label? The food industry has become aware that consumers are reading labels…
What is Ketosis
What is Ketosis? I started the Keto diet in the middle of 2017. For over a year I have been researching different aspects of ketosis and thought I would share…