Keto on a Budget: Save Money and Burn fat

The ketogenic diet can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Finding keto meals on a budget can be challenging because a lot of our old meal choices are just too high in carbohydrates (sugar). If you’re reading this you are either already on a ketogenic diet or researching keto. However, a lot of …

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Is Peanut Butter Ok on Keto?

As a disclaimer, I write this article as someone that follows a keto diet but is absolutely addicted to peanut butter. Some people can’t quit sweets, bread, or maybe others pizza. I can’t quit peanut butter. …But the better question is, do I really need to? I promise to answer this question and many more. …

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Does High Cholesterol Cause Heart Disease

Does high cholesterol cause heart disease? It seems every time I go to see my doctor she wants to put me on statins. She doesn’t seem to care about inflammation, triglycerides, A1C or more importantly the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholesterol. Here is an article, one of many recently, that debunks that mindset. …

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Is Resistant Starch Keto Friendly?

Is resistant starch keto? What a controversial topic. The word “starch” is a dirty word for those on a ketogenic diet. Normally starch means simple carbohydrates and that means high blood sugar and high insulin. This is exactly what you don’t want if you’re trying to maintain healthy body weight. High blood sugar signals insulin …

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What’s the Best Form of Niacin and is it Good For Keto?

Yes, niacin is good for keto, but talk to your doctor before taking niacin supplements. What are the benefits of Niacin for the keto diet? Raises HDL (good cholesterol) Lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) Improves mood Lowers inflammation Potential to improve health-span Improves vascular health and circulation Reduces visceral fat Lowers triglyceride levels Reduces liver fat …

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How to Choose Healthy Fats for the Keto Diet

Fats are complicated and essential for life. Unlike carbohydrates, you would die if you didn’t eat fats. They are typically broken down into good fats and bad fats. Healthy fats for Keto are fats that provide energy as well as good health. The healthiest fats for keto are the ones that don’t cause inflammation and …

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What’s the Best Gestational Diabetes Diet?

This article will focus on the cause of gestational diabetes and a good diet to prevent it. The best gestational diabetes diet is one that focuses on eating less sugar, starches, and simple carbohydrates. It’s not about eating less, just substituting healthy complex carbohydrates for unhealthy, simple carbohydrates: Eat this carbohydrate source: Instead of this: …

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