If you can’t stand long and tedious grocery shops or deciding what to make for dinner each week, there are easy ways to take the hassle out of choosing the Keto lifestyle. With options like pre-prepared low carb meals or even a keto cooking service, you can say goodbye to the chores you don’t like and still enjoy healthy keto meals. With just a few clicks, you can have a variety of prepared meals arrive at your doorstep – even if you have complex dietary requirements. When your choice of meals is limited to foods with the right amount of fat and carbohydrates for ketosis, it may feel like you ..read more

It’s easy to love fruits: they’re healthy and a natural way to curb your sweet cravings. Dates in particular are famous for their super-sweet flavour, nutritional health benefits, and they even make the ‘superfruit’ list on occasion. Dates have also become popular as a natural sweetener in all kinds of snacks, from protein bars to baked goods – so you never know where they might pop up. However, this isn’t without controversy – dates and other supposedly ‘healthy’ snacks are coming under scrutiny for their very high sugar content. If you’re following a keto or low carb diet, you should definit ..read more

Fantastic news for everyone considering a ketogenic diet: low carb eating doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favourite sweets. There are more and more keto sweeteners in Australian stores now, and many of them are so good, you won’t be able to tell the difference. Struggling to give up desserts is one of the biggest reasons people don’t stick to keto long-term, but with such a variety of keto sweeteners in Australia, there’s no reason you can’t have your low carb cake and eat it too. Low-calorie sweeteners have a bad reputation, particularly among health-conscious communities. In reality, the c ..read more

When you’ve put a lot of work into maintaining a low carb diet, you don’t want to be forced to eat high-carb meals when travelling. Finding low-carb options for travel can be even more challenging for flight attendants and anyone who regularly travels for work. Planning ahead is the best way to travel on a low carb diet. Bringing your own low carb snacks is always the safest choice. However, you can also check your airline, hotel or restaurant menu options ahead of time, as they may have a lower-carb meal option. Wondering what the best low-carb snacks are to bring on a flight or road trip? Th ..read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about protein and the keto diet. A common misconception is that you can't have protein powder on a keto diet. This is simply not true! Protein powder can be a great addition to your keto diet, as long as you choose the right type of protein powder and keep an eye on your macros. Whey protein isolate, collagen, hemp protein and egg white protein are all great choices on keto. Just be sure to check the label to make sure the product doesn't contain any hidden carbs or sugars! For those of us who are always on the go, protein shakes are a quick and easy way to ge ..read more

Airplane food isn’t typically the highlight of anyone’s travel experience. If you’re following a keto or low carb diet, it can be even more difficult to enjoy. When you’ve put a lot of work into maintaining a low carb diet, you don’t want to be forced to eat high-carb meals during your flight and potentially be kicked out of ketosis. Finding low-carb options for travel can be even more challenging for flight attendants and anyone who regularly travels for work. Planning ahead is the best way to travel by plane on a keto diet. Bringing your own keto-friendly snacks is always the safest choice ..read more

The ketogenic diet has been increasingly popular in recent years, with millions of people eager for the metabolic benefits it can offer. However, the transition from a carb-rich diet to a low-carb lifestyle can prove very difficult for many. Bread is a staple food for most families as well as a beloved & versatile comfort food. Understandably, bread is a food that many well-intentioned ketoers really struggle to give up. Of course, on the internet, misinformation about carbs and keto is everywhere. One common suggestion is that toasting bread lowers its carbohydrate content, making it frie ..read more

Whether you consider tomatoes to be fruits or vegetables may be a controversial topic, but for those sticking to a ketogenic diet, the answer doesn’t really make a difference. While fruits have a reputation for being high in sugar (and therefore carbs), there are also plenty of high-carb vegetables that will throw off your macros just as easily. Achieving ketosis involves careful planning and calculation, sticking to a strict low-carb and high-fat ratio. You’ll be happy to know that 100g of tomato contains only 2g to 3g of net carbs, ten times less than most fruits. That’s around 4.7g per medi ..read more

One of the most common mistakes made by keto beginners is failing to maintain their body’s electrolyte balance. An electrolyte imbalance can cause unpleasant symptoms and disrupt overall physical health, manifesting as the dreaded ‘keto flu’. While a keto diet limits the consumption of carbohydrates, it can, unfortunately, result in the expulsion of water and essential electrolytes. Ketosis also affects the way the body handles sodium, and the kidneys can flush out sodium more than usual, causing an electrolyte imbalance. These minerals are important for many critical bodily functions, which i ..read more

Meal kits are a popular way to spice up the routine of meal planning and cooking. What could be better than a box of ingredients for specific recipes – all instructions included – delivered right to your doorstep? You can then cook each meal in the comfort of your own kitchen, without the need to plan ahead or shop for ingredients. This may sound like a dream, but there is one catch: If your diet is anything other than ‘average’, it can be a real struggle to find a meal kit that’s suitable for your family. Catering for multiple food intolerances or restrictions using meal kits is even more dif ..read more