Once the body is in ketosis, the body will burn fat instead of carbs. However, it can also lead to unexpected results. Besides burning fat in replacement for carbs, the body also transforms fat into ketones for your liver, which in turn supplies energy for the brain. Furthermore, the diet is filling so there is no need to count calories or measure the intake of food. The Keto diet has also had more success in weight loss than low-fat diets, while also supplying enough protein. Possible Side Effects The Keto diet has a successful track record for weight loss, but there are other benefits and si ..read more

One of the major complains of the  keto diet is that it is expensive. It will almost always be more expensive to eat healthy. Let’s go over some tips for eating keto on a budget. Why is Keto So Expensive? First off, why is it more expensive to follow the keto diet than loading up on carbs? Think about the cheapest food. They are all carb-based foods such as Ramen Noodles, cereal, bread, potatoes and things like that. On the keto diet you are eating proteins, green leafy vegetables and fats for the most part. That is much more expensive than loading up on the carb-loaded foods above. Anoth ..read more

There are some foods that people really miss when they are on the ketogenic diet. One of the most common things people miss is something crunchy. So, in this article we’ll go over some crunchy keto snacks. Keto Protein Bars Keto protein bars are the top choice. Not all of them are crunchy, though. Marigold Bars, however, have pecans which add just the right amount of crunch to an overall chewy bar. These bars usually give you the protein and fat you need. They’re great before or after a workout, or anytime on the go. Pork Rinds/Chicharrones Before I was on the keto diet I didn’t think about p ..read more

Protein bars have always been a great on-the-go snack or meal replacement for many trying to get in shape or build muscle. But when you’re on the ketogenic diet, most of those protein bars become outlawed because they contain too many carbs. On the ketogenic diet, low carb protein bars are a great way to have the best of both worlds. They provide a healthy snack that gives you the flavors you crave with just the right balance of nutrients, including protein. After all, too much protein can also derail your progress on the keto diet. If you’re new to the keto diet or simply looking to find a pr ..read more

When you are eating breakfast on the ketogenic diet, there is always the need to balance things up. For beginners and everyone else, balancing things means taking moderate volume of each nutrient contained in the foods you eat. Many of the times the only food available at breakfast is a grab and go option like fruit or a bar loaded with sugar. And that’s where low carb cereal comes in. They can help to bring great balance to your diet.  Generally, cereals are high carbohydrate foods which people on the keto diet would avoid. There are some good options of cereals for people on the ketogen ..read more

Once the body is in ketosis, the body will burn fat instead of carbs. However, it can also lead to unexpected results. Besides burning fat in replacement for carbs, the body also transforms fat into ketones for your liver, which in turn supplies energy for the brain. Furthermore, the diet is filling so there is no need to count calories or measure the intake of food. The Keto diet has also had more success in weight loss than low-fat diets, while also supplying enough protein. Possible Side Effects The Keto diet has a successful track record for weight loss, but there are other benefits and si ..read more

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone on a low carb, high fat keto diet deliberately walking into a Dunkin Donuts, partly because the brand name inspires all sorts of Homer Simpson induced glazed donut fantasies. That said, being on a strict keto diet means you still have to eat regularly. So unless you plan on packing your own meals, everywhere you go, you’re going to have to step into one of the many Dunkin Donut branches sooner or later. Hence knowing what’s good for your diet is pretty handy. Dunkin Donuts is famous for not displaying the statistics of their meals online, so you’ll need to ..read more

This ketogenic diet is very popular and is known to be the best way for losing weight and improving the overall health of an individual. When a person follows it correctly, this high-fat, low carb diet can increase the ketone levels in the blood. On this diet a person’s body undergoes many adaptions biologically which can also include some increased level of fat breakdown and insulin reduction. When this thing happens individuals lever starts to produce ketones in high amount in order to deliver adequate energy to their brain. But sometimes it is very hard to know if the person is “in ketosis ..read more

To start off I just wanna say how much I hate saying poop. Gotta keep it PG though. Gonna use it a lot in this article. I’m sure some of you can’t poop on keto. That’s why you are here. Read on to make sure you avoid this complete disaster. First let’s talk about the cause of this issue. If you have no issue pooping while on a regular diet, then you are constipated on a ketogenic diet, the cause is not your intake of more meat and less fiber. It’s a known fact that meats and fats are very easily digestible. When someone can’t poop on a keto diet, the cause is not less fiber. The cause is more ..read more

I’m very skeptical about keto bars. I told Marigold that I’m looking to try some. They sent me the Very Low KETO Pack. WOW! These bars are GOOD! Keto Bar Flavors Espresso This bar has a rich chocolate flavor. Kind of like a mocha. The chocolate flavor is very strong, but the cherry coffee is an amazing touch. This is my favorite flavor. Chocolate Mint The chocolate mint flavor has the perfect blend of chocolate and mint flavor. The mint isn’t too strong, but mixes really well with the chocolate. Chocolate Squared Rich chocolate flavor kind of like a brownie. Very slight nutty flavor from the p ..read more