Keto Chocolate Brownies Decadent Keto Chocolate Brownies: Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings Guilt-Free! Keto treats! And at 1.6g carbs per piece, have two! Table of Contents Keto Chocolate Brownies Ingredients Ganache topping Method Brownies Ganache Nutrition Additional Tips The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate 1. Rich in Antioxidants 2. Heart Health 3. Mood Booster 4. Brain Power 5. Skin Protection 6. Blood Sugar Regulation Enjoying Dark Chocolate Responsibly Ingredients 3 large eggs 120g erythritol 100g butter, melted 25g cocoa powder 120g almond flour 1 tsp baking powder Pinch of sea ..read more

Making comfort foods keto friendly and low carb. This deliciously low carb version, Keto Cottage Pie, is a firm favourite in our house. The cauliflower mash is creamy and cheesy and tops this off perfectly. I have added alternative options at the end of this recipe, including a vegetarian option for a keto cottage pie. Enjoy! Table of Contents Comfort Food Keto Cottage Pie – A delicious low carb and keto friendly alternative to a traditional cottage pie. Ingredients Cauliflower Mash Topping Instructions Lower Carbs Traditional Cottage Pie Benefits of Reducing Carbs in Your Diet Heart heal ..read more

Table of Contents Understanding Healthy Fats in the Mediterranean Keto Diet Mitochondria: The Powerhouses of the Cell Healthy Fats: The Fuel for Wellness in the Mediterranean Keto Diet: Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs) Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) What is “uncoupling mitochondria”? Long-Chain Fatty Acids (LCFAs) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acids (VLCFAs) Reducing the risk of chronic diseases 1. Improving Metabolic Health 2. Supporting Heart Health 3. Reducing Inflammation 4. Supporting Weight Management 5. Improving Gut Health Summary In the land of the Mediterranean keto diet, where ..read more

The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism Total Thyroidectomy and the Difficulties of Weight Loss This is all about how keto and your thyroid can work together to help you lose weight. I want to tell you about my thyroid and how keto helped with my weight loss. After I had my thyroid gland removed due to Graves’ Disease, I gained some weight. I had been struggling for a few years to maintain my healthy weight and size. I also suffered from all the thyroid disease symptoms you’ve probably heard of. It was a daily struggle sometimes but every so often I would feel OK. I also had problems with the preferr ..read more

My journey to the Mediterranean keto diet I know I’ve been posting a few old favourites on my social media channels lately (chaffles or cheese waffles, for one!) but there’s a good reason for that. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know my eating habits have been changing a lot over the last couple of years, but I always get back to keto and low carb. Last year I tried a lot of PSMF (protein-sparing modified fasting) following a strict keto way of eating. But it wasn’t for me though as it just doesn’t fit in with my lifestyle in Spain. With that method, for instance, I cut back o ..read more

Benefits of Collagen Peptides Protein Powder for Women Over 40 9 Essential Benefits of Collagen Peptides Collagen peptides (protein powder) are a beneficial dietary supplement with numerous health benefits, particularly for women over the age of 40. As the body’s natural collagen production declines with age, incorporating collagen peptides daily can help with various health issues and promote overall well-being. There are numerous benefits of collagen peptides to consider. I’ve only been using this for a few days, and I’m really loving it with my coffee in the morning. Thanks to Jennifer Anni ..read more

What is keto flu? And what are Electrolytes? This is one of the things people often neglect when they start on a keto or LCHF (low carb high fat) diet, electrolytes and the threat of keto flu. Sometimes they just don’t know about them, sometimes they think they are not all that important. It’s easy to underestimate just how important sufficient electrolytes are, so what are they and why do we need them so much? You really should be aware of them and get started on topping up your electrolytes from day one. Doing so, helps prevent “keto-flu” (see symptoms below). Why are Electrolytes and Keto F ..read more

The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism Total Thyroidectomy and the Difficulties of Weight Loss I want to tell you about my thyroid and how keto helped with my weight loss. After I had my thyroid gland removed due to Graves’ Disease, I gained some weight. I had been struggling for a few years to maintain my healthy weight and size. I also suffered from all the thyroid disease symptoms you’ve probably heard of. It was a daily struggle sometimes but every so often I would feel OK. I also had problems with the preferred prescription medication in the UK, levothyroxine. Occasionally, my levels would be g ..read more

What is Keto? Keto (which is short for “ketogenic”) is primarily based on eliminating all sugars, sugary ingredients, processed foods, and refined carbohydrates from your diet. Keto can be a long-term lifestyle change and not just a quick-fix diet. A lot of people do keto to lose weight. However, many people continue with a keto lifestyle long-term, because of the numerous health benefits. Especially those who are curing or controlling type 2 diabetes. Keto is a Non-Restrictive Way of Eating A keto diet is not as restrictive as some people believe – I haven’t found very many dishes that I can ..read more

The Benefits of a Keto Diet What are the benefits of a keto lifestyle? You might have read about many positive side effects of following a keto or low carb high fat (LCHF) diet (“way of eating”). The keto diet has so many health benefits and weight loss is only the tip of the iceberg. Following a ketogenic or low carb way of eating can help you achieve a healthy weight and reverse conditions such as type 2 diabetes. This is what some leading doctors and health professionals have told us for many years. Progress! Keto and LCHF are being cited in countries all over the world including the UK as ..read more