Water is the driving force of all nature. I can't tell you how many times I talk to people who don't drink enough water. I was guilty of this my entire life and it showed its negative effects after a short time. Our bodies are 60% water for a reason! We all know that all … Continue reading How Much Water Do I Have to Drink on Keto?
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Keto Meal Plans – So you don’t have to
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Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
I found this recipe online the other day and finally made it last night! It was beyond delicious so I absolutely had to share! I made some edits to the recipe to make it more of what I like but I'm sure different variations would be just as good! This is great for IF so … Continue reading Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
Quick and Easy Guide on How to Read Nutrition Labels on Keto
When eating a ketogenic diet, especially starting out, it can be hard to know what you can or can not eat. At first, I thought it was as simple as looking at the carb count but boy was I wrong! Here is how to properly read nutrition labels to help you buy the right … Continue reading Quick and Easy Guide on How to Read Nutrition Labels on Keto
Why try Yoga?
yo·ga /ˈyōɡə/ noun: yoga 1.a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation. I have heard a lot about yoga but never thought that I would try it for one reason or another. In the … Continue reading Why try Yoga?
Keto Sweeteners – Good vs. Bad
After some time eating a ketogenic diet, your body will not crave sweets as it once did. For beginners, your body will still want that sweet taste and there are things you can do to satisfy your craving while staying in ketosis! It is extremely important to remember that even those high on the list … Continue reading Keto Sweeteners – Good vs. Bad
The Importance Fatty Acids on Keto
Throughout my Keto journey I have heard many people talk about Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids and their importance, but I never quite understood the full story. It seemed over scientific and I never took the time to comprehend the "Why?" behind eating special foods with these fatty acids. I did some research … Continue reading The Importance Fatty Acids on Keto
Diet and Depression
“If you don’t think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days.” — Kris Carr Mental health is the major disease … Continue reading Diet and Depression
Everything in Moderation
When I first started the keto diet, I received a lot of responses. "That is not healthy", "Trust me, ketones are bad for you", etc. The one I heard the most was that it was a "fad diet that was not sustainable because it was too strict. Everything is ok in moderation.". I will … Continue reading Everything in Moderation
3 Day Water Fasting
Since I have eaten so horribly for a while, I decided to go on a 3 day water fast to jump-start my ketosis and clear my body of all the toxins I have put into it. In my research, I have learned a lot that I thought I would like to share in case you … Continue reading 3 Day Water Fasting
The Best Keto Cookbooks!
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Simple 1 Week Meal Plan for Beginners
To help get you started, here is a sample ketogenic diet meal plan for one week: Monday Breakfast: Bacon, eggs and tomatoes. Lunch: Chicken salad with olive oil and feta cheese. Dinner: Salmon with asparagus cooked in butter. Tuesday Breakfast: Egg, tomato, basil and goat cheese omelet. Lunch: Almond milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder … Continue reading Simple 1 Week Meal Plan for Beginners
Intermittent Fasting(IF)
Intermittent Fasting: An eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Compared to calorie restriction, IF is not restricted in calories - it simply limits you’re eating windows to just a few hours a day. It doesn’t specify which foods you should eat but rather when you should eat them. In this … Continue reading Intermittent Fasting(IF)
